Why Are Unsecured Soccer Goal Posts a Danger to Children?
Statistics collected by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) show that tip-over accidents involving unsecured soccer goals injure more than 200 children in the U.S. each year. In some cases, these accidents may also cause fatalities. Soccer goalposts are top-heavy objects that can weigh several hundred pounds. When these goals are not anchored to the […]
Is My Ford Explorer Affected by Carbon Monoxide Leaks?
Ford and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have launched an investigation into reports of police utility vehicles leaking carbon monoxide into the passenger cabin. These are modified versions of the popular Ford Explorer SUV. However, this possible auto defect may also affect regular consumer Ford Explorers. NHTSA claims it is aware of three accidents involving […]
Does My Vehicle Have an Unfixed Recall?
Millions of vehicles with unfixed recalls are being driven on roads across the country. These vehicles may contain dangerous product defects that are capable of causing serious injuries or deaths. For example, Takata airbag inflators can deploy with excessive force. In this case, the canisters that house the inflators can burst open and send shrapnel into […]
Twelve Killed in Costa Rica Plane Crash on New Year’s Eve
Ten Americans and two Costa Rican pilots died after their plane crashed into a hill shortly after taking off in Punta Islita, Costa Rica. Two doctors from Clearwater, Florida and their children were killed in the crash. A couple from Scarsdale, New York and their three children were also killed. In addition, a 33-year old […]
Just How Dangerous Are Concussions to Student Athletes?
If you are a fan of the NFL, then you have probably noticed a change in the game recently. New rules have been rolling out and all these rules seem to have one goal, to lessen the severity of impacts. But why is the NFL trying to make hard hitting tackles less severe? The answer […]
Murder at Sunset: How Arbitration Clauses Are Causing Elder Abuse
She was friendly, and at the age of 100, this nursing home resident was known for walking the halls and asking fellow residents if they wanted a hug. She was so nice that she even befriended her latest roommate, a woman who had been diagnosed with anxiety disorder, delusions, dementia, depression and paranoia. Murder At […]
Are Unsafe Bike Lanes Responsible For Florida Bike Accidents?
Florida has a bad reputation when it comes to bicycle safety. Over 100 bicyclists die every year in our state—which is one of the highest rates of cyclist deaths in the entire country—but Tampa Bay city officials are trying to change that. Are Unsafe Bike Lanes Responsible For Florida Bike Accidents? Along US 41 in […]
How Could Judicial Term Limits Hurt Florida?
It takes years of experience to build a judge that is versatile enough to handle the complex nature of the Florida Supreme Court. So why would we limit the time a judge has to gain this experience, and why would we kick a judge that has already gained that experience off the bench? Politics. How […]
A Not So Happy Ending: How To Tell When You’re Too Distracted To Drive
It was late that night in Polk County, when a 54-year-old man and a lady he had met at the Midway Lounge were heading back to the man’s home. They had hit it off at the bar and couldn’t wait to be alone, but their eagerness led to carelessness. As they were driving down U.S. […]
How Did Termites Cause A Traumatic Brain Injury?
In a South Florida children’s hospital, a 10-year-old boy is trying to recover from a traumatic brain injury linked to chemical poisoning. His parents, who were also allegedly poisoned, are now planning a lawsuit against the companies they blame for the injury, and many are now asking, “how did such an accident ever happen?” Why […]
