December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month The holiday season is here. Before buying your child a new toy, stop and ask: Is this a safe toy? The Consumer Product Safety Commission's (CPSC) 2018 toy report revealed more than 13 toy-related deaths, and 250,000 toy-related injuries in 2017. December is Safe Toys and Gifts Month. Merdes Law Firm wants to help you create a happy, healthy, … [Read more...]
Increased Risks Associated with Holiday Travel
The American Auto Association reports that more than 27,900 Americans will be injured in car accidents during holiday travel. The National Safety Council reports that more than 250 people will die in a car crash during the Christmas and New Year seasons. A major cause of holiday travel deaths is alcohol. Bad weather also causes accidents. When you add drinking, driving and bad … [Read more...]
New Study Looks at Dangers of Driving While Distracted
Drivers who take their attention from the roadway, increase the risk of a crash. A study by Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety found that distracted driving is even more dangerous than we thought. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recommends drivers restrict distractions to two seconds. The Liberty study suggests that even two seconds is not … [Read more...]
Skull Fractures in Automobile Accidents
Numerous types of injuries can result from a car accident, but drivers should be aware of one of the most serious injuries. A skull fracture is caused by severe impact. Accordingly, hitting one's head in an automobile collision is one of the most common causes. A fractured skull can result in permanent disability or even death if brain injuries occur. However, with proper diagnosis and … [Read more...]
Children and Water Safety
Water Safety year-round is important. Drowning is the leading cause of preventable death for children 1 to 4 years old. One in five people who die from drowning are children 14 or younger. For every child who dies from drowning, another five need emergency care for non-fatal water injuries.* Drowning accidents are preventable. The Consumer Product Safety Commission and Pool … [Read more...]
Children’s Sports: Common Injuries and Statistics
A serious sports injury can change your life forever. In children's sports, staying injury-free is a priority. The most common injury children sustain are strains and sprains, however, more serious injuries are possible. Types of Child Sports Related Injuries With around 30 million children and teens participating in sports, it's no surprise that many injuries do occur. Each year, … [Read more...]
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