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Archive: 2015
Windshield Devices: Are They Doing More Harm Than Good?
August 20, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsIn recent years, consumers have been introduced to a variety of gadgets and gizmos, some of which are intended to simplify our lives -- or at the very least add a little excitement to our day. The auto industry, in particular, has come up with a number of innovations geared toward help drivers stay as safe as possible on America’s roadways.
Florida's Stormy Summer Weather Increases Hydroplaning Risks
August 19, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsSouth Florida is known for intense summer showers and storms such as those experienced in July 2015. The first ten minutes after a light rain starts to fall is the most dangerous for drivers, according to the NHTSA.
Are There More Risks For Older Scuba Divers?
August 17, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsThe aging of the scuba diving population as well as an increased rate of cardiac-related deaths with age in scuba divers are becoming important concerns. Last year on June 18th, the Undersea Hyperbaric Medical Society and the Divers Alert Network (DAN) sponsored the Medical Examination of Diving Fatalities Symposium to cover this important issue.
Accidents Do Happen At Theme Parks and Resorts
August 14, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsIn May we published a blog titled Amusement Rides - Are They Worth The Risk? The blog covered reported accidents in 2014. This summer we are already seeing accidents at theme parks not only involving injuries, but also deaths. This is an important subject to regularly review.
Why It Matters To Choose A Licensed Day Care Facility
August 12, 2015 | Category: Inadequate SecurityThe National Center for Education Statistics reported that 57 percent of preschool children in the United States receive some type of care outside their homes. Which day care providers parents choose matters to the safety and well-being of their children.
Combining Safety Measures May Reduce Drowning Risks
August 10, 2015 | Category: Inadequate SecurityIt is important that we always be reminded of the need for layered protection around swimming pools. We feel that this important issue should be addressed every time we are around pools to avoid the tragedy of drowning.
Fact vs. Fiction: Common Car Accident Myths
August 6, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsIndividuals enter their vehicles with hopes of making it to their destinations on time and without incident. However, automobile accidents are an unfortunate part of daily life for drivers in Florida and throughout the rest of the country.
What Are The Risks Associated With Large Passenger Vans?
August 5, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsFifteen-passenger vans, widely used for transporting college sports teams, van pools, summer- activity organized groups and church outings, among others, have long been under scrutiny because of "rollover" risks, lack of adequate passenger safety belts, and difficulty with handling, risks which have been documented according to WPTV5 in West Palm Beach.
Punitive Damages in Truck Litigation: Was There Gross Negligence or Intentional Misconduct?
August 4, 2015 | Category: Truck AccidentsTrucking accidents are often very serious incidents that can leave the individuals involved with lifelong injuries that will likely require extensive medical attention and ongoing treatment. For the families facing the uphill battle of recovery with their injured loved ones, the thought of mounting medical expenses can be extremely troublesome.
Sleep Deprivation Is A Recipe For Disaster For Emergency Responders
August 3, 2015 | Category: Wrongful DeathThe emergency medical services industry is trusted to save lives, but all of that can change when a worker dozes off behind the wheel. An ABC News Good Morning America investigation discovered that EMS driver fatigue is an issue causing increasing concern in the EMS industry, with some calling for federal standards limiting shift lengths to address the problem of EMS worker fatigue.