Posted on July 23, 2014 in Personal Injury, Safety
Every year, an average of 38 children die after being left alone in hot cars. Tragically, this summer’s death toll is climbing as rapidly as the outdoor temperatures. Seventeen children have already lost their lives due to heatstroke after being left unattended in vehicles, according to the latest data from KidsAndCars.org. That’s why Kids and…
Posted on July 16, 2014 in Product Liability
Graco’s Children’s Products has recalled 1.9 million infant car seats following a months-long debate with U.S. regulators about a faulty buckle, the Lexington Herald-Leader reports. Earlier this year, the company recalled more than 4 million toddler car seats after receiving reports of children getting stuck in the seats when the buckle jammed. In some cases,…
Posted on July 9, 2014 in ATV accidents
Riding all-terrain vehicles is a popular American hobby, but it’s also very dangerous. Just like a motorcycle, an ATV provides no protection against direct contact with the ground or an object when an accident occurs. That means the risk of injury – particularly head trauma – is especially high. Unfortunately, a new study from the…
Posted on July 2, 2014 in Safety
If it blows up or goes up in Lexington, it’s illegal. That’s how fire officials like to explain local ordinances about fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday, according to WKYT. Even though state law allows people to buy fireworks in many Kentucky counties, they cannot be set off in Fayette County. Small handheld fireworks…
Posted on June 25, 2014 in Brain Injuries, Vehicle Accidents
Much attention is being focused on the prevalence of head injuries in professional and youth sports in America. Last year, nearly 5,000 former football players sued the NFL, alleging that the organization knew about the dangers of concussions but didn’t do enough to protect players from on-field injuries. Public health agencies are spreading the word…