Common Household Toxins: That “Clean” Scent May be Killing You If you have children you have probably already taken precautions to keep them from ingesting common household poisons, such as cleaning products and cosmetics, and of course you aren’t going to ingest them yourself, but what you might not realize is how toxic everyday products […]
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Protecting your Child from Dog Bites
May 5, 2014 By
Children are inquisitive by nature, and the subject of their curiosity is often living creatures around them, including dogs. Many people in various communities have dogs, and they can be terrific companions for children. However, for a variety of reasons, dogs can bite children, and these bites can cause serious injuries and complications. Millions of […]
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 […]
MeetMe Lawsuit
March 3, 2014 By
San Francisco is suing MeetMe, a social networking site, for failing to adequately protect minors from sexual predators and stalkers. According to the lawsuit, brought by San Francisco City Attorney Dennis Herrera, the Pennsylvania-based company is violating California law by exposing the personal information of teenagers age 13 through 17 without legal consent. Exposing Minors […]
Child Safety: Recognizing Shaken Baby Syndrome
February 21, 2014 By
Shaken baby syndrome (SBS) is brain trauma, and sometimes spinal cord trauma caused by shaking or dropping a baby, or by a blow to the head. SBS can be fatal, and survivors can suffer a wide variety of permanent injuries and disabilities. Most victims are under one year old, but it can occur in children […]
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E-Cigarette Accidents on the Rise
January 29, 2014 By
E-cigarettes may seem like the perfect antidote to smoking bans, but you might want to think twice before bringing a device into your home. The liquid in the cartridges can cause poisoning, posing the greatest risk to children and pets. The devices themselves can malfunction and overheat while charging, causing fires. The batteries can explode […]
NCAA Concussion Lawsuits Consolidated
January 13, 2014 By
On December 18, 2013, 11 lawsuits against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) were consolidated by the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (MDL). Jurisdiction for all of the lawsuits now lies in Chicago where the first suit was filed in 2011, and is considered to be reasonably close the NCAA head quarters in Indianapolis. […]
Deep Fry a Turkey Safely
December 20, 2013 By
Deep frying a turkey can be very dangerous. However, we know that some of you are going to do it anyway, and there are some precautions that can minimize the risks. Turkey fryers pose a substantial ire risk because they get so hot and hold a large amount of oil, which can spread if the […]
