According to the experts at the Institute for Sports Medicine at the Ann & Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, a number of serious injuries have resulted from cheerleading across the country in the past few years, as cheerleading has become more competitive. According to the same source, cheerleading causes…
If you live in Miramar and have children home from school for the summer break, now is the time to review safety rules and regulations to prevent injuries and tragedies. Safety experts agree that parents need to: 1) Practice pool safety. Many pool injuries in Miramar – such as drowning…
Children who are seriously injured in Miami or other Florida cities are often innocent victims who suffer due to someone’s negligence or recklessness. If your child has been injured and you believe that the injury was caused by a preventable situation or by someone’s negligence or recklessness, you will want…
Now that most school-age children are looking forward to the summer months, many parents are worried about the possible risks of the weeks to come. Summertime often means more trips to clinics and emergency rooms as children run around and explore the great outdoors and take part in summer programs.…
ATVs are a cause of concern for pediatricians and emergency room doctors, since these vehicles are causing many Miami injuries to children and minors. In October of this year, two young boys in Liberty County were seriously injured while riding ATVs without adult supervision and without helmets. Many other accidents…
During the holiday season, many Coral Gables families enjoy exchanging gifts. For many children, toys and presents are big part of the holiday season. While exchanging gifts and enjoying toys should be big part of the holiday season for any child, each year children and adults are seriously injured or…
Halloween is only a few weeks away and many parents are creating or buying costumes and making plans for the big night. For most families, ghosts and goblins are not the scary thing about October 31; the fear is that injuries can happen to children who are out trick-or-treating. While…
Numerous campaigns in recent years have warned drivers not to text and drive, and many motorists now realize that distracted driving is a leading cause of Miami car accidents. However, distractions can lead to accidents and injuries in many other situations – not just on the road. In fact, according…
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), there are about 100 000 serious injuries to children due to trampolines each year. As a result, the AAP is warning parents to exercise more caution when it comes to trampolines. Back in 1999, the AAP made safety recommendations about trampolines as…
During this time of year, it is easy for children to be injured at school and on their way to school. To prevent injuries, be sure to follow these tips: 1) Find a safe route to and from school. A safe route should be one with plenty of pedestrian space…