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With the Fourth of July, we can expect lights in the skies and cherished memories with our friends and family members. What many Floridians may not be expecting are the risks for serious firework-related injuries. Under Florida law, only sparklers, approved by the Florida Division of State Fire Marshal, are legal for consumer usage. ItContinue reading “Florida Firework Accident Risks Spike Through Fourth of July”

As Florida residents know, hurricanes season is upon us, requiring special preparation and awareness to prevent injuries. Whether you are a veteran hurricane survivor or you are new to the South Florida area, it is important to understand the risks associated with hurricane weather patterns. Hurricane Andrea’s flash storm appearance is a legitimate reminder toContinue reading “Andrea’s Flash Storm Appearance: A Reminder of Hurricane Season”

As Florida residents know, hurricanes season is upon us, requiring special preparation and awareness to prevent injuries. Whether you are a veteran hurricane survivor or you are new to the South Florida area, it is important to understand the risks associated with hurricane weather patterns. Hurricane Andrea’s flash storm appearance is a legitimate reminder toContinue reading “Hurricane Awareness & Prepareness Category Archives”

Truck drivers in Florida and nationwide must abide by a number of safety rules and regulations to protect their safety and other motorists sharing the road. New provisions effective July 2013 require compliance involving sleep and start-times to ensure that drivers are well-rested and that fatigue does not interfere with a truck driver’s capabilities, reactionContinue reading “Reduced “Hours of Service” for Broward Truck Drivers”

One of the primary known factors of hospital related injury involves germs and bacteria. Healthy individuals have been known to enter the hospital only to be kept days, weeks or months to treat an infection they caught while under hospital care. Despite the known risks of infection in hospitals, a new study suggests that hospitalsContinue reading “Despite Risk of Germs, Hospitals Struggle to Get Staff to Wash Hands”

According to Florida Fish and Wildlife Division, Department of Law Enforcement, most boating accidents occur in South Florida, with some of the highest rates in Broward, Miami and Monroe counties. The agency has reported that 59% of boating accidents in Florida occurred in only 10 counties, primarily in South Florida. This boating season, boaters, passengers,Continue reading “Broward, Miami, Monroe: Deadliest Boating Counties in the State”

Accidents can strike at any moment — event in your own home. To help to prevent some of the top causes of unintentional injury and fatality, officials with the National Safety Council (NSC) are pushing a new campaign — “Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls.” It’s all a part of National Safety Month. Our slip andContinue reading “Preventing Slip and Fall Accidents in Your Home”

Anyone can be victim of a dog bite, but some are more vulnerable than others. Children, the elderly, and, not surprisingly, postal service workers, often become victim to aggressive, even fatal dog attacks. Dog Bite Awareness Week, sponsored by The U.S. Postal Service, ended the month of May. Every year, the agency wants to raiseContinue reading “Dog Bites in Broward – Memorial Day to Labor Day Brings High Risks”

When we’re out there basking in the Florida sun, splashing around in the pool, the last thing on many minds is the thought of a tragic accident. Pools are so common in the Sunshine State, that we forget the dangers that accompany them. As a matter of fact, there are more than 1 million poolsContinue reading “Risk of Drowning Accidents in West Palm Beach Highlighted as Summer Begins”

In the United States, Congress has the authority to make laws that impact the trucking industry. Historically, federal regulations have worked towards motorist safety by minimizing load size, limiting the number of hours a driver can be behind the wheel without rest, and reducing truck speed in some areas. Nationwide, drivers and trucking companies areContinue reading “Broward Trucking Accident Safety: Advocates Urge Size Reduction”