Article Archive for June 2011
Each year, millions of people in the United States sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI) from falls, motor vehicle traffic crashes, collisions with moving or stationary objects, and assaults. The Centers for Disease Control and …
Every automobile in America should be equipped with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), a feature that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates would save between 5,000 to 10,000 lives and prevent up to 250,000 …
It’s time to buy a new car, truck or mini-van. What can you do to make sure the vehicle you buy for yourself, your spouse or a teenage son or daughter is safe? How can …
It is said that Helen Keller, who was born deaf and blind, was once asked which of her senses she would want most if possible to restore, and she replied, “Give me my hearing.” As …
The day a woman turns into a mom-to-be is filled with emotions of all shapes and sizes. There is surprise, elation, excitement, anticipation, anxiety, worry, and fear. For expectant mothers, the world can be a …
A 3-year-old boy died of massive head injuries on April 2, 2011, after falling off a children’s roller coaster in Illinois. The child was seated with his twin brother near the front of a roller …
A dip in a cool swimming pool on a hot summer day brings refreshment and fun to kids and adults alike. This time of year, kids can’t resist asking, on a nearly daily basis, “When …
Knowing when your child is ready to be left at home for extended periods of time is a tough call. With summer break here, a growing number of working parents will leave their older children …
Imagine this: you finally arrive at your dream vacation spot in sunny Florida. You get to the hotel, check-in, and begin a few weeks of fun. After visiting the theme parks, you decide to sit …
At the beach in Cape Canaveral, Florida, 19-year-old Josh Scurlock looks out at the water. The larger-than-normal waves look rough but not too rough, so he and a friend venture out into the water. A …
Alaska is one of the most gorgeous places in the world, and the vacation destination of thousands of tourists. They come in planes, automobiles, RVs, cruise ships and tour buses, descending on our cities like …
What if roads in the U.S. were filled with cars that had been cut apart and put back together again without any blueprints, drawings, testing or safety analysis? And what if these vehicles’ owners and …
I get a chance to do a decent amount with the internet. But, it really is a brand new experience. I can’t guess how hard it must be for parents who have no personal exposure …
It’s been quite a year so far for bus operators and bus passengers. Lives have been lost, and the industry will rightfully be facing serious scrutiny. On March 12th fifteen people needlessly lost their lives …
What could be better? Riding with friends or family through beautiful scenery, wind and water spray blowing by, with the occasional thrill of shooting through rapids. Whitewater rafting is an exciting recreational activity that first …
It’s easy to get caught up in your day-to-day routine. Traffic, work, family – repeat. However, what you may not realize is that there are hidden dangers around your routine that could take you from …
“Dan, honey, wake up. It’s after 1:00 a.m. and Heather isn’t home yet.”
Wendy knew something was wrong. It was a Tuesday night and her 19-year-old daughter, Heather, was due home over two hours ago. Heather …
Shortly after taking off on April 1, 2011, after leveling at its cruise altitude of 34,000 feet, Southwest Airlines Flight 812 experienced the failure of an aluminum joint in the top of the aircraft. The …
