Every day, you send your children off to school to get an education. You hope that your child’s time at school gives them a chance to make friends and creates the opportunity for a brighter future. Unfortunately, about 4 million children and teens across the country are injured on school…
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Lead Exposure in Hollywood and Florida
Lead poisoning is a serious concern for children and adults. In young children under the age of six, lead exposure can lead to developmental delays and other problems. In adults, it can also lead to complications and health concerns. In most cases, lead poisoning happens gradually over time, but even…
Amusement Park Ride Injuries in Miami and Florida: The Danger Doesn’t End with Summer
Florida is known for its many amusement and theme parks, and while many people think of these parks as being mostly about summer fun, the reality is that visitors come to Disneyworld, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, LEGOLAND, and other amusement parks in the fall, too. In fact, many families take advantage…
Midwife Medical Malpractice
Many families today choose to have a natural birth at home when they are expecting a new addition. Medical technology allows expecting mothers to have more control than ever before about where and how they give birth. For many, the idea of being able to give birth in the familiarity…
Birth Trauma Injuries: Have they Affected You or Your Family?
Most births are a joyful if painful experience. Unfortunately, about 2% of live births in the United States result in birth trauma injuries. These are injuries that can happen to the baby during the labor and delivery process. In some cases, these injuries result in serious injuries to the baby…
Preventing Ear Injuries in Hollywood and Across South Florida
Ear injuries in Hollywood and Florida are a common occurrence, especially for children. Although most of us consider ear injuries to be fairly minor, they can cause serious complications. Ear injuries, left untreated, can lead to lifelong and permanent injury or can affect hearing for a lifetime. Serious trauma to…
Finding Safe Summer Programs and Activities for Your Children
Now that children will be home from school, you may want to send your child off to summer camp, science camp, or another type of summer program. These programs can be a great way for your child to learn, spend time with others, and have fun during the summer months.…
Your Kids May Be Home from School Soon: How Safe is Your Home?
Summertime is a fun time for kids, but it also means that children will be spending more time at home. Hollywood schools usually have systems for making sure that classrooms and common spaces at school are safe for kids. Now that the kids are home from school, it’s important that…
What Steps Can Expecting Parents Take to Reduce the Risk of Birth Injuries?
A birth should be a joyous time, but unfortunately for some parents in Hollywood and other Florida communities, it becomes a time of questions and upset due to complications in the delivery room or during birth. In some cases, incidents with labor, pregnancy, or delivery lead to medical malpractice claims…
How Safe is Your Child’s Playground?
Playgrounds can be a great option for parents with small children. They can be a fun outdoor play area where children can get exercise and fresh air while learning basic social skills. While millions of children use playgrounds without incident, unfortunately some poorly maintained playgrounds can be a hazard for…