Common Causes of Injuries to Children in Florida
Having a child is one of the most exciting moments in life. It is also very stressful. As a parent, you worry about them being healthy, staying safe at school, and coming home from their friends’ houses free of injury. Parenthood is an emotional rollercoaster ride and it doesn’t get any easier as your child […]
14-Year-Old Florida Girl Severely Burned After Gas Can Explodes
A 14-year-old girl is reportedly fighting for her life after she was severely burned during a New Year’s Eve bonfire in Fort Pierce, Florida. The girl was roasting marshmallows when a nearby gas can exploded and engulfed her in flames. Friends were able to put the fire out, but they were also burned. After being […]
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 […]
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 […]
Assaulted Child Raises Online Safety Concerns in Coral Gables
Our Coral Gables community was rocked recently when a local teenage girl was lured into the home of a 32-year-old man. The man was caught dropping the teen off, and later arrested and charged with victimizing a minor. Police are currently investigating what happened, but they are also taking steps to raise online safety concerns […]
After His Son Died in House Fire, Father Charged with Neglect
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates, 9.2 million children a year are taken to the emergency room for unintentional injuries. In addition, the CDC reports that, on average, 12,175 children under 19 years of age die each year from an unintentional injury. How many of these injuries and deaths occurred because […]
Malfunctioning Swimming Pool Pump Electrocutes Three Children in Hialeah
According to the NY Daily News, three children in Hialeah, Florida were electrocuted in a community pool last month, leaving them motionless as they were trapped underwater. Officials are blaming the accident on the pool’s faulty pool pump. Inspectors say the pool pumps were not properly grounded, so when it malfunctioned, it electrified the water. Surveillance […]
New Study Shows Orlando Is Most Dangerous City in the US for Pedestrians
According to ClickOrlando.com, a study conducted by the National Complete Streets Coalition found that pedestrians are not very safe in Florida: The four most dangerous cities for pedestrians are all located in the Sunshine State, with Orlando topping the list. According to the study, the four most dangerous cities in the US for pedestrians are: […]
Study Shows More Children are Being Harmed by Baby Gates Due to Defective Design
Parents use baby gates to prevent their infants and children from getting injured; however, a new study shows that most baby gates are doing more harm than good. The number of children treated in emergency rooms for injuries caused by baby gates has nearly quadrupled since 1990, leading experts to warn families about the dangers […]
Bus Driver Killed in Tallahassee Bus Accident
According to WCTV TV, a school bus carrying a Florida high school track team crashed early in the morning of April 18. The crash happened at the intersection of Apalachee Parkway and Conner Boulevard in Tallahassee around 2:30 a.m. The 65-year-old bus driver was killed and four people were taken to the hospital for their […]
