Personal Injury

A recent lawsuit casts a light on the dangers of a trend that one could argue has swept the nation as of late:  the proliferation of obstacle courses in which people brave the elements in a bid to outdo their fellow race participants.  Such races typically find the runners facing down a host of obstacles… read more

Tanning beds are currently considered a Class I Medical Device, but there are some people who believe that that classification isn’t good enough.  The American Cancer Society thinks the risks posed by tanning beds are far greater than other similar Class 1 items such as Band-Aids and tongue depressors. Because of the alleged risks, the… read more

Compounding pharmacies have been in the news as of late following a fungal meningitis outbreak that stemmed from contaminated steroids distributed by the New England Compounding Center.  The House of Representatives, in a bid to ensure safety from these types of outbreaks in the future, is looking into the possible passage of a bill known… read more

Fiscal year 2012 has come to a close as of the end of September, and OSHA is one of those organizations that has collected statistics for the year which started back in October.  And recently, the National Safety Council Congress and Expo was held in Orland, Florida.  OSHA took the time to enlighten the estimated… read more

A recent tragedy in Lynchburg, Virginia has cast a spotlight on a topic that many people probably haven’t thought about.  If one were to see an individual drowning in a pool or some other body of water, the first likely reaction is to jump in and try to save that person.  Unfortunately, without the proper… read more

Chicago’s Department of Transportation has just put into action the initial steps of the city’s first ever pedestrian safety plan.  These preliminary measures began with the installation of so-called continental crosswalks, which involve the placement of rungs made of reflective materials that are more easily identifiable to motorists.  100 or so have been installed this… read more

Officials with the District of Columbia are pleased with the Walk Friendly Community distinction bestowed upon the city by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center.  Only 33 cities across the country have been given this title, but Washington D.C. goes them one step further by receiving a Gold rating.  A scant nine other cities also… read more

An education campaign targeting drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians is being instituted this week all across the University of South Florida campus.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recently released statistics showing the State as the most dangerous in the country for pedestrians, and Hillsborough County where USF is located is the third worst county in… read more

In the city of Toronto, officers will be cracking down today on bicyclists who disobey traffic laws.  This is the third such effort conducted by police officials with the wide-ranging 54 Division.  The first operation went after pedestrians who endangered themselves and others through behaviors like distracted walking, while the second initiative was focused on… read more

Previously, we brought you tips on how to avoid danger in the event that a flood affects your community.  However, hazards associated with drowning aren’t the only threat that can compromise safety during flood conditions.  Danger can present itself long after the floodwaters have receded.  Most typically, that danger takes the form of mold.  The… read more

The summer travel season is coming to a close with students headed back to school, but for some, it’s not too late to get one last trip or one long weekend in before settling back into work for the year.  One of the most important steps in planning a vacation is picking a hotel, but… read more

The Governor of California must decide by the end of September whether or not to veto a bill that would require automobile operators to give bicyclists a three foot cushion when passing such riders.  The “Give Me 3” ordinance previously failed to garner the governor’s approval because of the inclusion of language that required drivers… read more