Some Tassimo coffee brewers and coffee pads have been voluntarily recalled by the manufacturer, after reports of burn injuries caused by the appliances. In total, about 1.7 million coffee makers and 4 million espresso coffee pads with the Tassimo brand name have been recalled this week. According to the U.S.…
Unfortunately, in many communities, the holidays are a time of many fires and burns. Holiday lights, decorations, meals, and candles all pose Miami burn injury hazards at this time of year. To prevent this type of Miami personal injury, follow these simple tips for the holiday season: 1) Be careful…
In the summer, Florida’s weather is hot and dry, creating ideal conditions for fires. In fact, according to the Florida Division of Forestry, Florida had 96 active wildfires as of early June 2011. In addition to wildfires, household fires can also be a larger concern at this time of year.…
Every holiday season, Florida burn injuries spike. Ranging from mild burns to life-altering severe burns that affect mobility as well as appearance, burn injuries are a devastating injury. These burns can lead to severe pain as well as disfigurement. Worse, many insurance companies refuse to compensate Florida burn injury patients…
Every year in Florida, burn injuries cause serious suffering and even fatalities. Burn injuries to minors and children can be especially devastating and can cut short a life of promise. Summer is a peak time for Florida burn injuries of all types, from minor sun burns to life-threatening facial and…
Summer time is a great time to kick back and enjoy the warm weather. Unfortunately, summer is also a dangerous time for burn injuries. Hot surfaces, grills, summertime fireworks, and campfires can pose real risks. Children and minors are especially subject to summertime burn injuries. Among the offenders at this…
Now that the warmer weather has arrived, many people are getting ready to start grilling food at the barbecue. In summer months, grilling is a tasty, fun, and inexpensive way to prepare food. It gets us out of the house, allows us to enjoy the weather, and gives us unique…
If you have sustained a serious burn injury as a result of a chemical burn, car accident, fire, or other incident, you will need the best care possible in order to recover from your injury. Burn injuries require a complex series of treatments in many cases, because these injuries can…
Severe burn injuries cause by car accidents, workplace accidents, truck accidents, and fires often require hospitalization. In the hospital, burn injury victims often receive several types of treatment to deal with the several ways that burn injuries affect the BODY: 1) Topical treatments with antibiotics. Skin is the first line…
Although many people see burn injuries as mostly a cosmetic problem, burn injuries in fact cause about 300 000 fatalities worldwide and about 4000 fatalities in America each year. In the United States, burn injuries are the third cause of death by accident. Often, burn injuries become fatal when a…