High-tech auto safety features like automatic braking, lane-departure warnings and adaptive cruise control are already helping to prevent car accidents and save lives. But these safety features have one major limitation: They can only detect the car immediately in front of, beside or behind you. In the case of currently available adaptive cruise control, the…
Researchers link fracking to high-risk pregnancies and premature births
A new study has found that expectant mothers living close to hydraulic fracturing wells are more likely to experience high-risk pregnancies or deliver prematurely. Hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, involves drilling into the earth and pumping water, chemicals and sand to release the natural gas inside. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of…
Rapper Rick Ross Sued for Slip-and-Fall Accident in Miami Gardens Home
Rapper Rick Ross and his mother are co-defendants in a slip-and-fall lawsuit that was filed for an accident that allegedly occurred in her home in Miami Gardens, Florida. The plaintiff filed the lawsuit in a Broward County court. He claimed he suffered tremendous pain after tripping on the rail of an iron gate while visiting…
Palm Beach County Schools Lack Funds for Repairs to Prevent Slip-and-Fall Accidents
Schools in Palm Beach County, Florida, are suffering from various maintenance problems that could result in slip-and-fall accidents for students. The district’s schools are struggling to deal with plumbing issues, roof leaks, malfunctioning air conditioners and mold. In 2014, the maintenance department received around 1,300 calls on roofing problems and over 12,000 reports of plumbing…
Florida Woman Wins Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Over Birth Injury
A Miami, Florida, woman was awarded $23 million in damages by a Charlotte County Circuit Court jury for medical malpractice that resulted in her premature daughter being born with severe brain damage and cerebral palsy. The mother visited her obstetrician in 2010 when she was pregnant with her first child. At 24 weeks of pregnancy,…
Ten Automakers to Make Automatic Braking Standard
Automatic braking will become a standard feature on cars produced by ten major automakers. The technology, which uses cameras, lasers or radar to sense an impending collision and apply the brakes automatically, will be made available as standard equipment in all car, SUV and truck models sold by Ford, BMW, Audi, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, General Motors,…
Couple Files Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit Against Florida Resort
A couple from Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, sued an upscale resort in Key West, Florida, for premises negligence. They are seeking damages in excess of $500,000. The wife claimed she sustained permanent, life-changing injuries after a slip-and-fall accident at the resort in 2013. The lawsuit was filed against Casa Marina Resort, Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Worldwide…
Learn the Facts About Drowsy Driving
Drowsy driving causes car accidents, which can result in serious injuries and even death. Although everyone knows driving while fatigued is not a good idea, many people are not aware of just how great the risk can be. Drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as driving drunk. The legal limit for driving in the…
How Seniors Can Prevent Slip-and-Fall Accidents at Home
Slip-and-fall accidents are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries among the elderly. One in three adults aged 65 or over falls each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most of these falls occur within the home or in close proximity to it. Many elderly people wish to remain…
Home Births are Safe and Save Money, Says Study
A study from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada has found that births performed at home with the help of a midwife are less costly than hospital deliveries and are equally safe for low-risk births. The researchers examined home births by registered midwives in British Columbia over a four-year period. They found that…
Children With TBI May Develop Attention Problems, Says Study
Brain damage is among the most serious birth injuries a baby can suffer. It can be caused by head trauma during the delivery process due to oxygen deprivation and decreased blood flow to the baby’s brain. Brain trauma can affect a child’s ability to grow and develop normally, impacting their entire life. A new study…
Researchers Link C-Section Births to Chronic Health Problems in Children
A new study has found that babies born through cesarean sections are at a higher risk of developing chronic health ailments such as obesity, asthma and type-1 diabetes later in life than infants born vaginally. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 32 percent of newborns in the United States are delivered…
Steps to Take Immediately After a Slip-and-Fall Accident
Although you may be distressed and injured after a slip-and-fall accident, it is essential to document the incident in order to build your case and protect your rights. If your accident occurred due to someone’s negligence, you could be entitled to compensation. Take advantage of items that you may be carrying with you, such as…
Cerebral Palsy May Have Genetic Causes, Study Says
A new study by Canadian researchers suggests that genetics may play a more significant role in the origins of cerebral palsy than experts previously thought. Researchers from Sick Kids Hospital in Canada and the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center have found that at least one in 10 cases of cerebral palsy has…
Drunk Driving Causes One-Third of All Fatal Car Crashes
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2013 a total of 10,076 Americans lost their lives in car accidents where a driver was above the legal blood alcohol limit. In fact, drivers who are legally drunk, meaning their blood alcohol level is 0.08 g/dL or higher, caused one-third…
Florida parents File cerebral palsy lawsuit Against Doctor
A West Palm Beach, Florida, couple has filed a birth injury lawsuit against an obstetrician who they claim caused their son’s cerebral palsy by choosing to extract him with a vacuum pump instead of allowing a natural delivery. The boy, now 16 years old, was born with the condition on March 6, 1998, and currently…
Woman Gets 30,000 Dollar Settlement in Key West Slip-and-Sall Case
A 65-year-old Florida Keys woman received $30,000 from the city of Key West, Florida, to end her slip-and-fall injury claim. The city commissioners approved the settlement on July 7. Rosanne Woodruff was leaving the A-1 Beauty Salon in Key West, Florida, in February 2012 when she tripped over a broken piece of the concrete sidewalk,…
Parents File Erb’s Palsy Lawsuit Against Florida Federal Hospital Staff
A couple filed a birth injury lawsuit on July 10, alleging that their son developed Erb’s palsy following a long and difficult childbirth due to the negligence of hospital personnel. The lawsuit states that the midwife, obstetrician and several nurses at the federally managed Family Health Centers of Southwest Florida, Inc. deviated from accepted standards…
Cerebral Palsy is Among the Most Common Birth Injuries
Cerebral palsy is one of the most common conditions that can be caused by birth injuries, occurring in 2.1 of every 1,000 live births. When it occurs as the result of negligence on the part of medical personnel, the parents may be entitled to compensation through a birth injury lawsuit filed against the medical providers….
Tips for Avoiding Summertime Slip-and-Fall Accidents
During the summer months, people tend to take advantage of the warmer weather and spend more time enjoying the outdoors, cooling off in a swimming pool or taking a vacation. However, such activities also present numerous slipping hazards, both indoors and outdoors, that can result in serious injuries such as fractures, sprains and even brain…