According to the Centers for Disease control and Prevention (CDC) over 300 children under the age of 19 are treated for poisoning in emergency rooms every day in the U.S., two of whom die from their injuries. Some of the most dangerous substances in our homes are the ones which are not marked as poisonous, […]
National Flood Safety Awareness Week
April 1, 2014 By
March 16 – 22 was National Flood Safety Awareness Week for 2014. Even if you live in an area which does not normally experience flooding, now is the time to learn about the potential risk in your area, should you experience unusual weather this season, as Colorado saw last year, and to plan ahead if […]
Side Impact Testing May Soon be Required for Child Safety Seats
March 31, 2014 By
You may be shocked to learn that side impact tests are not required for car seats. Current rules do require front and rear impact testing. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is proposing new safety standards for child safety seats for children weighing up to 40 pounds. The agency estimates that the new rules […]
Child Safety Seats Improperly Installed
March 28, 2014 By
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) only about 25% of child car safety seats are installed properly. That means about three out of four children who are strapped in are not actually protected during an accident. At least one study has found that 96% of parents and caregivers believe they are doing […]
T-Bone Accident Injuries
March 26, 2014 By
T-bone, or side impact, accidents are more likely to cause serious injuries than front and rear end collisions, partly because the side of the vehicle does not offer as much protection as the engine compartment or the space that a trunk or truck bed provides. Seatbelts offer little protection from this type of impact. Most […]
Rear-End Collision Accident Injuries
March 24, 2014 By
The rear-end collision is the most common type of auto accident. Even at low to moderate speeds these accidents can cause serious injuries with life-long consequences. Whiplash is a very common injury in rear-end crashes, and the severity of the injury may not be realized at first. Symptoms can take days or weeks to appear, […]
Weather Warnings Vs Watches
March 21, 2014 By
Watches, Warnings, Winter Weather, Severe Storms: What does it All Mean? Most of us watch the weather reports and try to plan accordingly, but that can be difficult if you do not understand the terms, and the terms can be confusing. In the U.S. The National Weather Service (NWS) issues official warnings and watches. The […]
Graco Car Seat Recall
March 19, 2014 By
On February 11, 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Graco was voluntarily recalling 11 models of its car seats. The recall affects over 3.7 million units. All of the recalled seats are toddler seats, but the NHTSA had requested that seven other models be recalled, which would expand the recall to […]
Acetaminophen Linked to ADHD
March 19, 2014 By
Acetaminophen use During Pregnancy Linked to ADHD in Children A recent study found a link between acetaminophen use in pregnancy and diagnosis with ADHD, and other behavior disorders in children. Acetaminophen is the active ingredient in Tylenol and is found in hundreds of over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. The study does not show a causal relationship between […]
