Space Heaters Cause Two Florida House Fires
Two separate fires in Florida last month brought attention to the dangers of space heaters. One fire burned a man over half his body and a woman and her dog escaped the second fire, which destroyed their home. As reported at gainesville.com, the man in the first fire was using a portable kerosene heater to […]
Losing Weight at a Cost: Hydroxycut Dangers
A Google search for Hydroxycut reveals plenty of online retailers for the popular dietary supplement marketed as a weight loss drug. Despite the fact that on May 1, 2009, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a public advisory recommending that consumers cease all Hydroxycut use. The manufacturer voluntarily recalled 14 Hydroxycut products. The […]
Go Straight to the Doctor’s Office Following an Accident
You are suffering from pain in the car accident you were in a few days ago. At the time, you thought it was a minor accident and since you did not feel any major aches or pains, you did not see a doctor. Now, the insurance company claims your injuries are not that severe since […]
Driver in Fatal Crash had History of Traffic Tickets
Any fatal car crash is tragic, but a fatal accident last week in Miami took the life of a 17-year-old and the driver had a well-documented history of careless driving. Seven teens from the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) took a field trip to the Everglades. After the trip, the teens got into an […]
Using a Cell Phone while Driving Equivalent to Driving Drunk
Drivers have busy lives, stressful jobs, children in the car, and paying attention to the road can become secondary. Despite many states passing laws limiting or banning certain activities while driving, 20 percent of injury crashes in 2009 involved reports of distracted driving, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to the […]
Will SUVs be Safer in 2012?
You may have purchased your sport utility vehicle (SUV) thinking it was one of the safer models of vehicle on the road. In truth, an SUV’s high center of gravity and narrow tire track make it more likely to rollover when turning at high speeds and when driving on icy roads. Several years ago, the […]
The Bad Side of Accutane
When topical medications fail to control acne, doctors often prescribe Accutane. However, because of its well-documented side effects, using Accutane may not be safe. Accutane is an extremely potent drug used to treat severe cases of cystic acne. It works by dividing cells within the body and this aggressive approach has significant risks and side […]
Violent and Deadly Workplace Explosions
Workplace explosions and fires can cause catastrophic injuries and even death. When employers do not follow proper safety procedures, they can be held responsible for negligence. Victims are entitled to financial compensation for medical bills and pain and suffering. Causes of Workplace Explosions Last year, in Houston, Texas, an explosion at the Enterprise Products Partners […]
Avoiding a Catastrophic Accident with a Big Rig
It is hard not to notice an 18-wheeler on America’s roads and highways. They are giant commercial vehicles amongst all the passenger cars. Eighteen-wheelers are vital to the economy and passenger vehicles have an obligation to share the road with them. At higher speeds, commercial trucks handle and react a lot differently than smaller vehicles. […]
Can I Sue a Drunk Driver for My Injuries?
You hear a lot about the criminal sanctions that apply to drunken drivers. But what about the people injured by the careless acts of an intoxicated driver? If you or a loved one suffers injuries or property damage in an alcohol-related car crash, what remedies are available to you? As with any car accident, the […]
