A home is supposed to be a safe haven, but far too many unintentional injuries occur under Americans’ own roofs each year — especially those involving people in aged 0 to 19 years. More than 225,000 children are hospitalized and 9,000 die annually from...
Month: March 2016
GHSA Releases 2015 Data on Pedestrian Fatalities
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has released its data on pedestrian traffic fatalities from 2015. The Association notes an overall increase in deaths, though a state by state analysis finds increases in some settings and decreases in others. They...
Protect Your Loved Ones from Nursing Home Neglect
By 2050, it is expected that a full 20 percent of the U.S. population will be comprised of individuals ages 65 and older, many of whom will require some extra assistance for daily living activities. After a lifetime of hard work and service to their communities,...
Jury Awards $72 Million in Talcum Powder Lawsuit
A jury has awarded the family of a woman $72 million after determining use of talcum powder products led to her diagnosis of ovarian cancer and subsequent death. The decision was the first to award damages to someone claiming to have been injured from talcum powder....
Exploding E-Cigarettes, Burns and Injuries Make Headlines
Reports of electronic cigarettes spontaneously exploding, causing disfiguring injuries and third degree burns have prompted serious concerns about the safety of these tobacco alternatives. Several people from around the country have narrowly escaped death after their...