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 […]
Tag: Southwest Florida
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 […]
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 […]
Birth Injury Lawsuits
Most babies are delivered safely by doctors, obstetricians, midwives and gynecologists, but sadly, some are injured during the birthing process. Six out of every thousand children born each year in the U.S. are injured during birth, according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Injuries can occur if the mother’s pelvis is too narrow for […]
Whiplash Neck Injuries
If you’ve ever been in a rear-end car accident, you probably know what it feels like to suffer whiplash, also known as Whiplash Associated Disorder (WAD). Whiplash can result from almost any kind of collision that jolts the neck and shoulders. When a rear-end accident happens, the sudden impact forces your body forward, leaving the […]
Dental Malpractice
Some of us look forward to it and some of us dread it; but for most of us, every 6-12 months is another visit to the dentist’s office for a routine teeth cleaning and checkup. In between practicing good oral hygiene at home, teeth cleanings by licensed professionals are vital to maintaining healthy gums and […]
Sidewalk Injuries
You and your children walk down them to get to your neighborhood park or school. You may enjoy riding on them with your bike on a beautiful day; either way, sidewalks are everywhere and play a very important role in transportation. They are meant to provide a safe path for people to travel along separate […]
Impact of Elder Abuse
Many families who are unable to house or give proper medical care to an aging parent will look for a place for their loved one to live that is safe and where they will receive the highest quality of attention and care. Unfortunately, not all nursing homes treat their residence with dignity and respect; elder […]
Bike Ride Safely
The feeling of complete freedom and a soft breeze blowing through your hair as you bike down a path on a peaceful sunny day is hard to resist for adults and kids alike. Bike riding offers a great way to have fun, exercise and appreciate the outdoors. But before you jump on and get […]
Widow Cord Risks & Children
When it comes to childproofing homes, parents work diligently to make sure all safety essentials are present; from installing dozens of electrical outlet covers to child safety cabinet locks, parents can spend hours going from room to room turning their homes into safe places to live. Many parents will make household safety checklists to make […]
