Occupational health and safety programs are often overseen by state and local governments. New questions have arisen after a number of workplace fatalities tied to falling standards. A new bill…
read moreThe National Practitioner Data Bank is a database kept by the federal government containing the records of medical malpractice payments all across the country. In a review of all the…
read moreMore than 150 million Americans consume some form of dietary supplement. These supplements range from vitamin pills to herbal concoctions claiming to treat any number of maladies. Unfortunately, dietary supplements…
read moreThe upcoming explosion of older drivers on the road may be fueling the change proposed by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration. The new rating, referred to as a silver…
read moreImproper handling and preparation of food is a serious issue. Food borne illnesses, often referred to as food poisoning, can be caused by dangerous bacteria on our food. A recent…
read morePremises liability claims can stem from a wide range of incidents and problems. When an apartment fire claimed two lives and injured dozens of others in Colorado, the question arose…
read moreThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has facilities designed to test the safety of a vehicle in a crash. New cars and trucks are put through crash and rollover tests.…
read moreApril is national Sexual Assault Awareness Month. By designating the month, leaders are hoping to enhance awareness of the issue of sexual assault and help individuals and groups learn new…
read moreBicycle travel has many advantages over motor vehicle transportation. One of the drawbacks, however, is the potential for a deadly collision with a car or truck. Florida cyclists have long…
read moreWhether sold as toys or as useful household products, a new item poses a threat to children if consumed. The dangerous product is a marble-sized ball of polymer that can…
read moreCommunities all over Florida hold safety events to teach children and inexperienced swimmers about the dangers of swimming pools. The events are geared toward preventing drowning and other swimming related…
read moreCommunities all over Florida hold safety events to teach children and inexperienced swimmers about the dangers of swimming pools. The events are geared toward preventing drowning and other swimming related…
read moreA recent study points to potential benefits offered by the so-called video game generation. According to the study, surgical residents and medical students who played more than three hours of…
read moreThe sound of an alarm is intended to draw the immediate attention of those in an area. But when alarms become commonplace, they can become ineffective. A car alarm in…
read moreThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration gathers data regarding every fatal motor vehicle accident that occurs in the United States. When the data from the past two years was analyzed,…
read moreThe picture of a teenage driver, talking with friends and texting instead of paying attention to safe driving would hardly surprise anyone. A recent study has shown that teens are…
read moreA medical malpractice lawsuit may happen years after a medical mistake injures or kills the patient. If medical malpractice does harm a patient, the patient’s records often provide vital clues…
read moreGood Friday took a grisly turn for one Florida family when a dog attacked an 11-year-old boy. The dog bit off the boy’s finger-although the boy’s father went to great…
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