The US consumer Product Safety Commission announced that children 5 and under represent over 75% of pool and spa fatalities, and 78% of pool deaths in the US involve children under 15. Children who are African-American and Hispanic between 5-14 were found to be at a higher risk of drowning, as well. The Consumer Product …
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Pool Fatality Data Released
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Senator Joins in Support of Safe Rental Car Act
Posted May 22nd, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, safety With | Comments OffSenator Brian Schatz joined along with many other advocates including Senators Schumer and Boxer in support of the Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013. The two sisters were killed after their recalled rental car collided. All major car rental companies are in support of the act, including Avis, Dollar Thrifty, and …
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New Helmet Designs Offered
Posted May 22nd, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury, safety With | Comments OffThere are many new helmet designs offered to kids in order to make wearing them more fun and exciting. They come in bright colors, and one is dry-erase. There are characters on them and kids enjoy showing them off while they’re at the skate park. The C-Preme line has dinos, ladybugs, cats, zebra stripes, lightning …
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Memorial Day Driver Safety Tips
Posted May 22nd, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, safety With | Comments OffMillions of Americans will hit the roads this Memorial Day weekend, and many are warning them to stay safe, and plan ahead. They advise drivers have their vehicle inspected before embarking so they’re less likely to experience a roadside emergency. Check your tire pressure, as well. Always pay attention to other drivers, and drive defensively. …
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New Tests Harder for Cars to Pass
Posted May 22nd, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury Lawyer, safety With | Comments OffLast year, a new test was added to the Insurance Institute for Highway’s Safety car testing process that makes it more difficult for vehicles to be rated a Top Safety Pick Plus. The plus was added when experts realized that 25% of wrecks are caused by collisions involving the front corner of the vehicle. The …
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Seat Belt Campaign Begins in Louisiana
Posted May 22nd, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury Lawyer, safety With | Comments OffSince Louisiana first passed a seat belt law, usage has gone up from about 12% in the mid-80′s to 79.3% in 2012. Despite the impressive growth, this is still behind the national average of 86% which officials recorded last year. State authorities are now promoting seat belt use through a “Click It or Ticket” campaign …
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32 Children Killed After Getting Left in Hot Car
Posted May 22nd, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, safety With | Comments OffMany children in the US have died after getting left inside a hot car. In many cases, a parent or caretaker forgot about the child while running an errand. A hot car can heat up as quickly as 19 degrees in just 10 minutes. This environment can be deadly for a child. The largest cause …
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City Adds Three Dozen Red-Light Cameras
Posted May 22nd, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, safety With | Comments OffOver the course of the next year, Cleveland will put in place over three dozen red-light cameras. The cameras were approved by the city council, and voted in favor by a councilwoman who said she supports their use, especially at dangerous intersections. The camera contract was also supported by a councilman who said they used …
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Senior Drivers Who Bring Pets At Higher-Risk of Crashing
Posted May 21st, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury Lawyer, safety With | Comments OffA senior driver that brings a pet with them while driving has a higher risk of getting in an auto accident, according to the University of Alabama at Birmingham. A study recently published shows that drivers aged 70 or over are more likely to be at-fault in a wreck if a pet is riding with …
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Postal Service Offers Driving Advice
Posted May 21st, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, Personal Injury With | Comments OffPostal Service employees recently offered tips to drivers who will be on the roads this weekend for the holiday. Many of the postal workers have driven over a million, accident-free miles. They’re telling drivers to stay defensive, and expect the unexpected. Remain one car distance behind the car in front of you for every 10mph. …
