Sexual abuse and neglect of children has historically been and still is a major problem in the U.S.  The statistics are chilling: A report of child abuse is made every 10 seconds Over 3 Million incidents of children being abused are reported every year Of the reports, over 20 percent involve some type of sexual […] … [Read more...]

Distracted driving is widely considered to be even more dangerous than driving while intoxicated. The U.S. Department of Transportation reports that distracted driving causes a million accidents and thousands of deaths each year in the United States. Indeed, it has been estimated that texting while driving increases your odds of an accident by … [Read more...]

According to the National Safety Council, slip and fall injuries occur millions of times a year, in the United States. A substantial proportion of these accidents can be traced to the wrongful conduct of someone other than the victim (a shop owner, for instance). If this has happened to you, you may be entitled to […] … [Read more...]

Any chance of the Takata airbag recall coming to an end anytime soon has come to a halt with more bad news for the airbag manufacturer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently announced an expansion of the massive airbag recall after the fatality of 52-year-old Joel Knight last month, caused by a ruptured airbag […] … [Read more...]

While sealed gas fireplaces may provide protection from the open flame of traditional fireplaces, many parents are unaware of the dangers related to burn injuries which can stem from perilously hot glass. The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued warnings to parents with small children to be mindful of their use of gas fireplaces in […] … [Read more...]

Coal mining is a major industry in states such as West Virginia and Kentucky. The coal mining industry provides energy to millions of people and employment to thousands more. Coal mining is also one of the world’s most dangerous jobs, with a death rate nearly six times as high as for private industry in general, […] … [Read more...]

Older adults are at greater risk for burn injuries, especially within the home environment. Why? The skin of elderly individuals is thinner and prone to burning more rapidly. In fact, according to The American Burn Association, adults over 85 years old are four times more likely to die from a burn injury. As well, elderly […] … [Read more...]

Pedestrian-vehicle collisions tend to be particularly devastating, because the human body is no match for the momentum of a thousands of pounds of rolling metal. Indeed, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports nearly 5,000 deaths from pedestrian-vehicle collisions in 2013, with tens of thousands of injuries. Due to the … [Read more...]

When it comes to medical malpractice claims in the United States, a new comprehensive study has shown that 1 out of every 100 doctors is responsible for 32 percent of malpractice claims. The study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Melbourne and Stanford University, analyzed 66,426 claims that were paid against 54,099 […] … [Read more...]