If you have kids, they might have suffered playground injuries in the past. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emergency rooms treat over 200,000 kids aged 14 and younger every year for playground-related injuries. Approximately 45 percent of those injuries are severe fractures, internal injuries, concussions, and amputations. Some playground injuries...
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How Effective are Bicycle Helmets in Preventing Head Injuries?
The unusually warm winter and lack of snowfall might have you taking your bicycle out earlier than usual this year. No matter what time of year you ride your bicycle, it is extremely important that you wear a safety helmet. Unfortunately, many bicyclists do not wear helmets because they lack an appreciation for the...
Read MoreHow Many Americans Use Prescription Drugs?
You probably know at least one person who takes a prescription drug or over-the-counter drug on a regular basis. Like many people this winter, you might have taken an over-the-counter cold medicine to get rid of cold and flu symptoms. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), almost one-half of the U.S. population...
Read MoreWhat Makes a Drug Defective?
Our blog post on Wednesday illustrated how common prescription drug use is in the United States. American’s dependence on prescription drugs has become a large profit base for drug manufacturers. When drug makers put profit above patient safety, defective drugs make their way onto the market. A prescription...
Read MorePreventing Fires in the Workplace
The number of people killed in workplace fires in the United States increased 103 percent from 2009 to 2010, jumping from 53 deaths in 2009 to 109 deaths in 2010, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Each year in the U.S., fires, and explosions kill...
Read MoreDefective Drugs and Drug Recalls
If a defective prescription drug has the potential to harm consumers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the regulatory body that issues a recall notice to the public. The purpose of the recall is to get the drug off the market as quickly as possible. Drug...
Read MoreCan You Refuse to Work in a Dangerous Work Environment?
Do you know what to do if a dangerous condition exists at your workplace? In addition to bringing the unsafe or unhealthy condition to your employer’s attention, the United States Department of Labor (USDOL) advises that under some circumstances, you have a legal right to refuse to work in an environment that could cause...
Read MoreMesothelioma: Conversations with Your Doctor, Understanding Your Doctor’s Advice
If a doctor diagnoses you with mesothelioma cancer, you will have a lot of questions about treatment options and what to expect in the oncoming years. These types of conversations with your oncologist are important, and you will want to preserve the information that your doctor...
Read MoreStudy Sheds Light on Construction Site Fires
A study by the U.S. Fire Administration found that there are approximately 4,800 construction site fires every year in the United States. Each fire causes about $35 million in property loss, according to the study. In addition, arson and open flame cause the majority of...
Read MoreCan I Sue the Government for My Injuries?
If you have suffered injuries at the hands of a government entity or government employee, the process of pursuing a recovery varies significantly from the process of a case involving a private entity. The biggest difference is that your time to pursue a claim, the statute...
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