In March, 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) passed a rule that will eventually require all new vehicles to be equipped with backup cameras. The cameras are meant to prevent back-over accidents. Small children and the elderly are at highest risk for being accidentally run over in a backup accident. According to the […]
Workplace Violence
September 22, 2014 By
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were an average of 700 workplace homicides a year between 1992 and 2012. According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 17% of fatal workplace injuries, in 2012, were the result of violence. Additionally, Bureau of Justice Statistics’ National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) estimated […]
Lawsuit to Force Tougher Rule on Truck Driver Training
September 19, 2014 By
Public Citizen is representing safety groups and the Teamsters in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), asking the court to force the agency to issue an entry-level driver training rule for truck drivers. This comes more than 20 years after the initial deadline was set by congress. Since that deadline passed, safety […]
Heart Attack: Quick Response Can Save a Life
September 19, 2014 By
In the event of a heart attack, immediate action can save your life and minimize the damage. Although we’ve all heard stories of false alarms, you should never dismiss heart attack symptoms or try to wait and see if they pass. Do not assume that you are not having a heart attack because you are […]
Defective BBQ Grill Accidents
September 18, 2014 By
Using common sense and basic safety precautions are imperative to preventing barbeque grill accidents and injuries, but even the most careful cook cannot predict or prevent accidents caused by grill defects. A defective grill can result in a fire or explosion causing severe burns and other injuries, and even catching your house on fire. If […]
Gun Safety for Kids
September 17, 2014 By
Even if you choose to not have guns in your home, teaching your child gun safety is a must. Kids can encounter guns in all sorts of settings, and if they understand gun safety a tragedy can be avoided. When kids see guns as forbidden and mysterious objects, they are more likely to be curious […]
Brain Injury: What is Coup Contrecoup?
September 16, 2014 By
Coup-contrecoup describes a brain injury in which the brain is bruised in two places on opposite sides of the brain. It happens when the force of the initial impact causes the brain to bounce back into the opposite side of the skull. “Coup” refers to the initial point of injury. “Contrecoup” refers to the point […]
Hunting Safety
September 15, 2014 By
Hunting seasons vary by state, by the type of animal, and by the type of hunting that is allowed. Hunting accidents are tragic accidents which are often fatal. The majority of hunting accidents are preventable, if everyone involved follows basic safety rules. Unfortunately, you cannot count on others to follow the rules, so you have […]
Brain Injury: What is Second Impact Syndrome?
September 13, 2014 By
Second impact syndrome (SIS), sometimes referred to as recurrent traumatic brain injury, is a brain injury that occurs when a repeat injury is sustained before a previous brain injury has healed. SIS is often fatal. It occurs in teenagers and young adults, typically high school and college athletes. Those who survive usually suffer serious and […]
