Child Washing Machine Injuries – Lock Your Washing Machine
Toddlers trapped in front loading washing machines have made headlines recently. A Florida toddler playing with his sibling was trapped in a front-loading washer–he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Two months earlier, a two-year-old in China climbed into a washer for fun but she got stuck in the drum and her parents were unable […]
The Rise – and Crash – of Electric Scooters
Since late 2017, when electric scooters started zipping around city streets and pavements, at least eight people in the U.S. have died and about 1,500 people injured while using a rentable e-scooter. While these little, dockless vehicles are convenient and a possible answer to vehicle-related injuries, traffic congestion and air pollution they also bring safety […]
Defective Products Are Causing More ATV and ROV or Utility Vehicle Recalls – And Injuries
People who ride an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and Recreational Off-Highway vehicle (ROV) enjoy the thrill and exhilaration of off-road adventure, but far too often these vehicles cause serious injuries and even death. Many ATV and ROV accidents maybe in part be due to driver error, but a defective auto part is far too often involved—and […]
Full-Face Snorkel Mask Drownings
For decades, drowning has been the leading cause of death for tourists in Hawaii — far greater than the national average and many more tourists than residents drown. Snorkeling is the most common cause of injury-related death in the islands, but there’s an alarming increase in snorkeling-related deaths: only 19 people drowned while snorkeling between […]
Injuries Resulting From Porch & Deck Collapse
Deck Collapse is a greater problem than many people are aware of. Ever year, more than 6,000 people suffer serious injuries, life long disabilities and even death from a balcony, deck collapse or deck failure. Even though building requirements and codes have become more stringent over the years, millions of decks that were built decades […]
Fireworks This Season: Why Safety Comes First
It’s that time of year – when the night sky lights up with explosions of fireworks. Unfortunately, it’s also a busy time for emergency rooms and hand surgeons treating fireworks injuries, from small burns to huge blasts. Senator Kay Kirkpatrick, a former hand surgeon, told the Marietta Daily Journal yesterday that she spent many nights […]
Pam Spray Exploding, According to Lawsuits
Conagra, the giant American packaged food company and PAM Cooking Spray manufacturer, says that Pam is “100 percent safe and effective” but at least eight victims claim otherwise. Pam Spray Lawsuits The plaintiffs who filed lawsuits against Conagra claim that exploding cans of cooking spray sold under the brand names Pam, Wellsley Farms and Sysco, […]
WHEELCHAIR BOUND WOMAN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY LEFT DISAPPOINTED AFTER BEING HIT BY CAR
There have been many cases reported where wheelchair-bound persons were left nervous and upset whenever they are involved in an accident. It goes without saying that people who have cerebral palsy have a difficult life. It is a condition that that affects their body movement and muscle coordination making them wheelchair bound for the majority […]
WHY ARE NEW MOTHERS DYING IN THE US MORE THAN IN ANY OTHER DEVELOPED COUNTRY
Have you ever heard of the death of a mother while giving birth? In the United States, this is not new. There has been a significant increase in maternal death rate in the region. However, many believe that it is partially due to the methodology used to count the number of deaths. According to a […]
MY BABY SUFFERED FROM PRENATAL HYPOXIA DURING LABOR – WHAT CAN I DO?
When a mother is birthing a child in the labor room, it is considered to be the happiest moment of her existence. However, if something goes wrong, such as a birth injury, it can become the most dreaded experience. One of the most common birth injuries is known as birth asphyxia. If we talk about […]
