Just before 10:00 a.m., emergency responders headed to the 8820 block of Northlake Blvd west of the Bee Line Highway after a John Deere Bush Hog lawnmower was involved in an accident with a motor vehicle. According to CBS12, firefighters were forced to close the eastbound roadways for close to…
If you want to avoid death by injury, your best bet is to live in a large city, reports The New York Times. According to a recent study published in The Annals of Emergency Medicine, researchers looked at close to 1.5 million injury fatalities in more than 3,000 counties across…
Following a three-vehicle accident involving a beach trolley in Fort Lauderdale, five people were injured. According to the Sun Sentinel, the accident happened just before 7:00 p.m. on Seabreeze Boulevard. Those injured were transported to Broward Health Medical Center were all passengers on the trolley. One was a trauma alert,…
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can have serious and lasting consequences. For victims, damage can be substantial, resulting in memory loss, personality disorders, mood swings, and lost brain function. In addition to the immediate physical consequences, new studies have linked brain injuries to strokes. According to research, victims of TBI…
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…
Some people enjoying mowing the lawn. Others see it as a chore. But most of us don’t recognize the risks that are involved. According to FOX29, a Palm Harbor girl is facing serious surgery after losing both her legs in a recent lawnmower accident. This is her fourth surgery. It…
The month of March brings visitors from around the world to our South Florida beaches. Unfortunately, many beachgoers are unaware of the risks that are involved with a day at the beach. Take riptides for example. These tides are strong undercurrents that have the ability to carry you out to…
There is no question that Florida Highway Patrol troopers had no control over the weather early that January morning last year. But what has been debated and parsed in the aftermath of the six crashes and explosions that left 11 dead and 24 injured is whether the agency’s decision to…
A Christmas Day ATV accident claimed the life of a young Fort Lauderdale man. The 20-year-old was riding his all-terrain vehicle (ATV) when it collided with an SUV. According to CBS Miami, it happened at the intersection of NW 8th Avenue and NW 5th Street just before 2:00 p.m. The…
The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning to parents, caregivers, hotels, resorts, businesses and other establishments. Responsible parties must make sure that they secure, anchor and stabilize TVs, furniture and other large appliances. By securing these devices, we can help to reduce the risk of tip-over…