It’s October which means it’s ADHD Awareness Month. A great many people suffer from ADHD and as such there are a great many medications that are meant to treat it. It’s highly important to know that you’re getting the right medications, and that you are aware of possible side-effects, which is ultimately the responsibility of […]
Category: Safety
Wrongful Death: Pedestrian Accidents
Most pedestrian wrongful death cases are caused by motor vehicles traveling at higher than safe speeds. Another factor contributing to pedestrian wrongful death cases is the volume of traffic. Florida law requires that motorists yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Yet there are many injuries and deaths caused by motor vehicles running over or hitting pedestrians […]
Sneaker & Footwear Injuries
When’s the last time you thought, “I wonder how my shoes will hold up today?” Few of us ask this question, and most of us assume the shoes we put on each morning will last throughout the day, but there is a chance they may not. Every year, hundreds of individuals are injured because […]
Tattoo Infection & Other Injury Claims
There are more than 20,000 tattoo parlors in the U.S., and their popularity continues to grow as there has been a dramatic increase in the past decade. With this popularity increase, also comes a rise in tattoo infections and injuries seen in medical centers, according to a U.S. News and World Report study. To slow the […]
Deadly Car Collisions
Over the past 10 years, the number of individuals killed in car accidents has declined; manufacturers have improved safety features, vehicle construction techniques, restraints, impact-absorbing materials, etc. Nonetheless, car accidents take the lives of over 35,000 people in the U.S. each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). On average, every 12 […]
Tailgate Parties & DUIs
The long wait of summer is over, and now we’re entering the excitement of football and tailgate season. Tailgating is a great way to bond with friends and other fans before you head into the stadium to watch your favorite team win. However, tailgating mixed with drinking and driving can be lethal. Every 1 out […]
Check the Backseat Before You Leave
Although Southwest Florida is beautiful year around, the temperature rises and we experience hot and humid weather during the spring and summer months. This excess heat and humidity creates health hazards, especially for kids. A child’s small body is unable to regulate internal body temperature, and increases in temperature 3-5 times faster than adults when […]
Public Transportation Accidents
Buses, taxis, planes, subways, trains and escalators all have one thing in common: people rely on them to get from point A to point B; whether it be work, school, shopping, events and more. Over 30 million people use common carriers (individuals or businesses licensed to transport passengers for a fee) as transportation each day […]
Dangerous Furniture
When a piece of furniture looks sturdy, you usually don’t question if it can hold weight; whether it be your own or books, televisions, clothes, etc. Unfortunately, dangerous furniture (bookcases, dressers, chairs, desks, etc.) injure over 2 million people each year. Furniture becomes more of a danger when other factors are involved; children playing rough […]
Dog Attacks On Children
Man’s best friend can be affectionate, but also unpredictable, and dangerous if handled improperly and without caution. Dog bite personal injury lawsuits are on the rise as dog bites send more children to emergency rooms than any other youth activity, and go beyond domestic violence, burns and bone fractures. The traumas child victims […]
