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Archive: 2015
Falls Can Be Life-Changing - Fall Prevention Week September 23 -29, 2015
September 23, 2015 | Category: Slip and Fall AccidentsEvery time a senior falls, there is a chance of catastrophic injury and/or death. Since 2008 the first week of Fall each year has been designated as 'Fall Prevention Week'. This year 'Fall Prevention Week' is September 23 - 29.
After An Accident Or Breakdown Should You Move Your Vehicle
September 21, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsYour vehicle is making strange noises, behaving badly or you have just been involved in an accident, do you move your vehicle or leave it where it is for law enforcement to investigate? This is a question many have.
What Are Concussions And How To Avoid Them
September 18, 2015 | Category: Brain InjuriesYou cannot see it. It may become obvious right away or show up days or weeks later. When you do see evidence of it, seek medical attention right away. What is it? It is a concussion.
When Is An Accident Investigation and Reconstruction Necessary
September 16, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsAcross the country, accidents cause permanent injuries and claim lives every day. In order to know exactly what happened, establish liability and help prevent future accidents, accident investigation and reconstruction is necessary.
Cell Phone Alerts Distract Drivers
September 14, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsA new study released in July 2015 by FSU (Florida State University) "finds that message notifications are as disruptive as actually using the phone."
Vehicle Back-Over Accidents Continue To Happen
September 11, 2015 | Category: Truck AccidentsOn July 31, 2015, a one-year-old Fort Myers girl was injured when a truck driven by a relative backed over her arm. NBC2 reported that the truck driver was backing his truck out of the driveway when the girl ran behind the truck and fell while he was backing up.
Truck Side Guards: Can They Help Reduce Biker Injuries and Fatalities?
September 10, 2015 | Category: Truck AccidentsCycling throughout Florida and elsewhere in the country has become increasingly popular in recent years. That being the case, lawmakers and safety advocates have been searching for ways to keep cyclists safe when traveling on area roadways. Bike lanes are becoming more prevalent as more individuals choose biking as their primary mode of transportation.
Has Your Motorcycle Been Recalled
September 9, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsRiding motorcycles may be part of your life or just for recreation, in either event, it is important to know whether the bike you are riding is safe. Over the past 10 years, motorcycle injuries in Florida have increased by 50 percent and fatalities have increased by close to 90 percent.
How to Recognize and Report Reckless Driving
September 8, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsYou have seen it. Vehicle drivers running red lights, making illegal turns, cutting off drivers, swerving in and out of lanes, talking/texting while driving and generally operating their vehicles in unsafe manners; unsafe manners which can cause accidents resulting in injuries and even deaths. In other words, reckless driving. When the media reports on accidents in the United States, the most common causes are reckless driving.
The Dangers of Zero-Turn Lawnmowers
September 4, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsManufacturers have a responsibility to produce products that are safe for use by consumers. Riding lawn mower manufacturers are no exception. Under product liability laws, they can be held legally responsible for injuries caused by their machines if some product defect or negligence is involved.