Outdoor decks are a common feature on most homes. Unfortunately, they are also an increasingly common issue in hospital emergency rooms. In the past five years alone, about 30 deaths and 300 personal injuries have been linked to decks and experts expect that number could grow. Most homeowners do not…
In the summer, the heat can be a serious cause for concern. While most of us are happy to see more sunshine and nice weather, the high temperatures that are common in a Florida summer can be a serious hazard, especially to the young and the elderly. Very hot summer…
Each summer, almost 3 million emergency room visits will be made involving children ages 14 and under who have sustained a serious injury due to pedestrian accidents, car accidents, trips and falls, and other incidents. Many emergency room staff are actually preparing for the summer season, sadly expecting to see…
According to most experts, the summer season means more personal injuries resulting from playgrounds and playground accidents. Playground injuries can range from simple bumps and scrapes, to serious head injuries, spinal cord injuries, broken bones, and even fatalities. Each summer, many children visit emergency rooms as a result of injuries…
When you or a loved one is injured because of the recklessness or negligence of someone else, your main concern, naturally enough, is recovery. However, the decisions you make immediately after the injury can affect your recovery a great deal. Florida law protects you from the high cost of injury…
Personal injuries, whether caused by car accidents, workplace accidents, or other accidents, can be quite serious and can have a lasting impact on a victim’s lifestyle. Some injuries, such as brain injuries and spinal cord injuries, for example, can lead to permanent injuries that affect a victim’s ability to work…
The American Red Cross recommends that all families have disaster preparedness kits or emergency kits that allow families to avoid some of the more preventable personal injuries that result when tragedy strikes. A few simple precautions and a good family plan can help prevent serious injuries, such as burn injuries…
A new study by the University of Washington, the Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Center, and the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has found that traumatic personal injuries in many leads to post-traumatic stress disorder or depression. Researchers found that one year after a serious injury such as…
Haunted houses, trick-or-treating, costumes, and pumpkin carving are some of the reasons children love Halloween. Unfortunately, these same activities cause many injuries each year. The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) suggests that parents use these tips to keep children safe during various activities at this time of year: 1)…
As several tropical storms approach Florida and other regions of the country, residents are bracing for impact. Although people living in hurricane areas often become somewhat complacent about safety – especially after a few bad storms with no injuries – it is always important to treat each new storm warning…