Black Friday is here, and many are ready to jump into the holiday shopping season feet first. Unfortunately, many of us aren’t looking at the risks and the hazards that come with this joyous time of year. Just take a look at US News, there have been employees killed, shoppers…
According to MSNBC, the number of children and teens in the U.S. who are killed by gunshot wounds has increased about 60 percent in the last 10 years. A new report by two Boston doctors was presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics, and found that there are about 500…
There were 209 people killed on the job in the State of Florida in 2012, according to preliminary statistics recently released from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Although we saw 17 fewer fatalities than in 2011, we still have a long way to go when it comes to…
Officials with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently kicked off their two-week strike force on passenger buses. During this enforcement campaign, officials will be conducting safety inspections on busing companies throughout the country as part of the FMCSA’s Motorcoach Safety Initiative. They’re working to get high-risk drivers and…
An ordinary day of yard work turned into a stay at the hospital for one Bokeelia family. According to FOX 4, a 3-year-old girl was raced to the hospital after what officials call a “severe injury” in a lawn mower accident. Officials with the Lee County Sheriff’s Office say that…
“The Crash Reel” — It’s a documentary like no other. On HBO, it’s a series that will be airing Mondays at 9:00 p.m. and will be making its way to theaters later this year. According to Forbes, it’s all about brain injuries. This is such a serious topic not only…
Hurricane season is here and it is best for South Florida residents to be prepared. Every year, victims of hurricanes are injured or lose their lives because they miss warning signs or take unnecessary risks. As the sudden appearance of Andrea reminds us, it is best for residents throughout the…
The Modern Midways’ Ring of Fire ride at the Lehigh Spring Festival proved anything but amusing. After a recent accident, investigators were called to Veterans Park to see what went wrong. Five were injured, including a 12-year-old girl who suffered a cut above her cheek and eye. Witnesses report that…
NFL free agent Donte’ Stallworth landed in a South Florida hospital with some serious burns after a hot air balloon he was riding in crashed into some power lines. According to ESPN, two others were injured in the accident. According to reports, the basket was carrying three passengers when it…
Fort Myers Beach might be one of the most exciting places to visit in town, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. There are a number of factors to be concerned with while visiting the soft sands of Southwest Florida. Some of these dangers include riptides, lightning…