Anyone who has had a car break down while driving knows what a frustrating experience it can be. Aside from the major inconvenience a stalled vehicle tends to cause, waiting for help to arrive can be both nerve-racking and dangerous, especially if you break down on a highway or busy road. Approaching cars may not … Read More »
New AT&T Documentary is a Sad Reminder of the Dangers of Texting and Driving
Posted On: January 1, 2013 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsThere is a lot of information about the dangers of texting and driving out there. Most of us know, on some level, that it is an incredibly dangerous distraction on the road, increasing the risk of accidents more than drunk driving. Despite this, rates of texting and driving accidents keep increasing as the technology becomes … Read More »
Number of TV Tip-Over Fatalities Rises
Posted On: January 1, 2013 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesThe United States Consumer Product Safety has released a report indicating an increase the number of deaths caused by falling furniture and appliances. The newly-released statistics for 2011 show that 41 people were killed by falling furniture and appliances, a new record and up dramatically over the 31 reported deaths in 2010. The worst offenders … Read More »
Pittsburgh hospital recommends helmets after sledding fatality
Posted On: January 1, 2013 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesLast month, a Pittsburgh teenager died as a result of massive head injuries she sustained while sledding with her sister. In the wake of the teen’s tragic death, the Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is cautioning children, teens and parents about how to sled safely and avoid serious injuries like the one that caused the fatal … Read More »
To prevent car accidents, FDA lowers max sleeping pill dosage
Posted On: January 1, 2013 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsEarlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a new requirement regarding the maximum allowable dosage for powerful sleeping pills. Recent research has found that women process the drugs more slowly than men, which means that many still have the drugs in their system more than 8 hours later, significantly increasing their risk … Read More »
