Pool safety is a hot topic every summer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 10 people die every day from unintentional drowning. Even more tragic,…
read moreNew technology may be the key to preventing countless traffic deaths in the future. With more than 7,800 people dying in car accidents at intersections in 2010, there is substantial…
read moreNew York is considering adopting a rule of strict liability for actual medical expenses incurred after a dog attack. This would replace the existing “one bite rule” wherein a dog…
read moreA health care quality watchdog group assigned letter grades A through F to 2,600 hospitals across the country and a number of well known hospitals scored poorly. The safety score…
read moreEven products that are made by established manufacturers and undergo proper testing through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration can pose a threat to consumers. Counterfeit products, which require an…
read morePersonal injury protection, known as PIP or No-Fault insurance, must be carried by every owner of a vehicle registered in the State of Florida. The insurance is meant to provide…
read moreCell phone use is becoming an integral part of everyday life for many Americans. The increase in car accidents caused by drivers who were texting, talking or otherwise distracted by their…
read moreA new study released in the official journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, reveals the dangers posed by button batteries. The study covered injuries caused by button battery products…
read moreDuring the holiday season, retail stores have been known for their door buster deals that are intended to create a frenzy among shoppers who are seeking a bargain. This was…
read moreLooking forward to the birth of a child is always an exciting time. Florida parents who are expecting rely on their doctors and medical facilities to provide health care so…
read moreThere is an ongoing debate among safety advocates, car manufacturers and cell phone companies regarding distracted driving. The Department of Transportation, National Transportation Safety Board and National Highway Traffic Safety…
read moreBy the year 2020, one out of every six people will be over the age of 65. For those who are convinced that older drivers represent an increased risk of…
read moreThe Florida Supreme Court has heard arguments in a case challenging the state’s cap on damages for medical malpractice. Enacted by the state legislature in 2003, the law caps non-economic…
read moreDistracted Driving Awareness Month is here! We’ve all been there. You’re driving and the phone rings or you receive an alert about a new text message. It is so easy,…
read moreFatal accidents have been decreasing on a per-mile driven basis for many years. Fewer fatal car accidents occur today than at any point in the last 50 years. While that…
read moreMost patients believe their doctors to be trustworthy. Roughly 79 percent of Americans trust their doctors, according to a 2010 telephone survey, while only 8 percent indicated that they did…
read moreWhen she lost her son to a form of medical malpractice known as ‘failure to rescue’ Helen Haskell realized how unprepared most patients and family members are to protect their…
read moreSpring is here! Stay safe with these swimming safety tips. While the water appears warm and inviting, it is host to unseen dangers. Every day, around ten people unintentionally drown.…
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