Oscar-winning actress Patty Duke, star of “The Patty Duke Show” and the Broadway play and film “The Miracle Worker,” died this week of sepsis from a ruptured intestine. Sepsis is caused by an infection that enters the bloodstream and spreads throughout the body, causing tissue…
We hear about email scams often; some of us may have even been victims. But none have been as alarming as the speeding ticket scam making the rounds in the US. Hackers posing as a local police agency are sending fake traffic tickets claiming the…
When elderly loved ones are no longer able to live on their own, many family members turn to an assisted living facility or nursing home. While many of these facilities provide excellent care, there are times that the system fails. Some nursing homes are understaffed…
Every spring, thousands of high school and college students pack their bags for a much break from classes, endless essays, mid-term exams, and all the stress built up by hectic schedules. Some will stay in the U.S hitting places such as Florida, Texas, or the…
I blog often about the dangers of distracted driving, but some motorists take their habits to the opposite extreme – too courteous or overcautious. They: Drive well-below the posted speed limit especially in inclement weather. Wait for a green light at right-turn-on-red intersections. Let others…
Texting is hardly the only way that drivers lose focus. It may surprise you, but most people fail to recognize that they participate in distracted driving on a regular basis. Your daily cup of coffee can be a significant distraction that can hinder safe, attentive…
In December 6, 2012, Christopher Weigl, a 23-year-old Boston University graduate student, was riding his bicycle in a marked bike lane when a 16-wheel tractor-trailer was making a right turn from the left lane (known as a “right hook turn”) and collided with the young…
We rely on manufacturers to make safe products, employers to maintain safe workplaces and property owners to keep their properties safe. We also assume that governmental agencies will keep the public safe. In reality, sometimes dangerous products and unsafe conditions are only remedied after someone is…
According to the Brain Injury Association of America, more than 2.4 million children and adults in the United States sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Whether the victim is an adult, a child, or an infant, TBIs can have a major impact on individuals and…
The price of gasoline has dropped significantly in the past few months – to the lowest it has been since 2009. Even though gas prices have started their annual springtime migration higher, motorists are still saving money at the pump. That’s a good thing, right?…