A pedestrian was injured by a flying construction saw blade that broke loose while workers were cutting concrete on a New York street to update the water mains underground. The three-foot long circular blade flew approximately 100 feet before hitting the woman, cutting a deep…
Ever wonder why we keep hearing that we live in a litigious society? I encourage all my readers to share this story the next time you hear someone complaining about the high cost of litigation or frivolous lawsuits. On November 16, 2009, Kevin and Michelle…
Some of the most common driving distractions seem harmless, such as looking at billboards or people, talking on the radio, interacting with passengers, reaching for objects, and eating or drinking. Like texting, all these distractions are dangerous because they take our eyes and our concentration…
I recently read a FaceBook post about the dangers of “secondary drowning.” As a pool owner, I not only found the information a real eye opener, but also worthy of sharing with my readers. Johnny was splashing around in a neighborhood pool. He wore flotation…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates seat-belt use reduces serious injuries by approximately 50 percent and fatalities nearly 70 percent. At a minimum, seatbelts can prevent an occupant from being or ejected from the vehicle. Regardless, millions of people continue to
School is almost out; that means many kids will be spending more time in unstructured environments, with less adult supervision and for longer periods of time. This provides ample opportunity for bullies to choose targets. Bullies don’t take the summer off. In fact, bullying can,…
When it comes to safety, parents should not take the summer off. Memorial Day weekend not only marks the unofficial beginning of summer, it also signals the start of the 100 deadliest days on the road for teen drivers. According to the National Highway Traffic…
Far too many children have been inadvertently forgotten in hot vehicles or have gotten into a vehicle on their own. Even the best of parents or caregivers can unknowingly leave a sleeping child in a car; and the end result can be injury or even…
In an experiment, Ivan Pavlov rang a bell before feeding food to a dog. After repeating the procedure several times, unconsciously the dog would salivate at the sound of the bell, even when no food was presented. As it turns out, the same brain signals…
A Law Vegas man filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Summerlin Hospital and numerous doctors and nurses alleging failure to diagnosis and treat of his wife for tuberculosis despite obvious symptoms during and after her pregnancy. The suit alleges that wheezing and fever should have…
Back-over auto accidents are often some of the most devastating events for victims and their families, often causing serious injuries and deaths. Sadly, back-over car accidents typically involve young children ages one through four who were sitting, playing or walking near or behind the vehicle. Th
Government agencies are potentially liable for auto accidents caused, in whole or in part, by defects in highway design and maintenance although the liability is subject to doctrine of “sovereign immunity” in a particular state. Although sovereign immunity limits the government’s liability in some c