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May 2013

Nearly 400 American Children Die In Swimming Pools Annually

Nearly 400 American Children Die In Swimming Pools Annually 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Last week, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warned American parents that around 390 children drown in swimming pools annually. Here in Florida, where swimming pools are a summer necessity,…

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Dog Bite Prevention Week: Safety Tips From USPS Experts

Dog Bite Prevention Week: Safety Tips From USPS Experts 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Few Americans encounter dangerous dogs as often as our mail carriers. According to a press release from the United States Postal Service, nearly 6,000 mail carriers suffered dog bite injuries…

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National Safe Boating Week Kicks Off Just in Time for Memorial Day Weekend

National Safe Boating Week Kicks Off Just in Time for Memorial Day Weekend 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Unfortunately, boating accidents happen every year. This Memorial Day law enforcement is kicking off its annual National Safe Boating Week. South Florida is known for its tropical weather, beaches and…

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New DWI Proposal Hopes To Lower Fatal Crash Rate

New DWI Proposal Hopes To Lower Fatal Crash Rate 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

In a move that may surprise Florida drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board this week recommended a new national limit on blood alcohol content. Currently, the national limit is 0.08…

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Drowsy Driving: One More Update On Ambien Risks

Drowsy Driving: One More Update On Ambien Risks 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Drowsy driving has occupied more than a fair share of the national news coverage in the last two weeks. First, last week saw a high-profile report on the high number…

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Potential Changes In Drunk Driving Laws

Potential Changes In Drunk Driving Laws 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

The National Transportation Safety Board has no authority to compel states to adopt its recommendations concerning traffic laws. That said, many legislators take it seriously when the safety organization suggests…

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Addressing The Problem Of Drowsy Driving

Addressing The Problem Of Drowsy Driving 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

When it comes to reducing drowsy driving accidents, safety experts and law enforcement officials face a difficult task. Commercial truck drivers are limited to driving no more than 11 hours…

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Drowsy Driving: Experts Have Few Solutions

Drowsy Driving: Experts Have Few Solutions 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Our last post looked at the disturbing frequency of fatal drowsiness-related crashes in America. More than 11,000 people died as a result of drowsy driving between 2000 and 2010. Unfortunately,…

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Drowsy Driving: Statistics Show A Persistent And Serious Problem

Drowsy Driving: Statistics Show A Persistent And Serious Problem 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

According to federal statistics, drowsy driving is responsible for at least 11,000 fatal car accidents in the 10 years between 2000 and 2010. Despite this grim number and the obvious…

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Texting May Be Number One Killer Of Teens

Texting May Be Number One Killer Of Teens 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Teen drivers have long faced higher accident rates than other drivers. They get into more car crashes and they die in fatal car accidents more often than older drivers. A…

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Changing The Nature Of Your Visit To The Doctor

Changing The Nature Of Your Visit To The Doctor 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

People who lament the days of doctors making house calls may have mixed feelings about a possible new direction in the field of medicine. So-called “virtual” health care may become…

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Technology May Harm Decision-Making Ability

Technology May Harm Decision-Making Ability 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Some people view their smart phones, tablets and portable electronic devices as a way to make them more efficient and effective. Others view them as an essential lifeline, or even…

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Sleep Drug Sees Increase In Dangerous Reactions

Sleep Drug Sees Increase In Dangerous Reactions 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Sleep medications have seen a number of unfavorable headlines in recent months. That trend continued last week as a new study revealed a massive increase in the number of emergency…

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Turkey Products Suffer Very High Contamination Levels

Turkey Products Suffer Very High Contamination Levels 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

A series of recalls may have been the inspiration behind new research into the safety of turkey products in the United States. A random sampling of ground turkey products from…

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Dog Bite Prevention Week In May

Dog Bite Prevention Week In May 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Many pet owners believe that their dogs would never bite a person. The truth is that dog bites are very common and many of them involve dogs with no past…

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Drinking And Driving Accidents Among Teens

Drinking And Driving Accidents Among Teens 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

There are roughly 13 million driving age teenagers in the United States. While not all of them have drivers’ licenses or drive regularly, there are still a staggering number of…

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Renewed Calls For Amusement Park Safety Regulations

Renewed Calls For Amusement Park Safety Regulations 150 150 Panter, Panter & Sampedro

Amusement parks attract children and adults from all over the world. As home to some of the most prominent amusement parks in the world, Florida understands better than most states…

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