A million Maclaren strollers sold by Target and Babies “R” Us have been recalled, after 12 reports of children having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism. The amputation risk occurs when a child’s finger is placed in the hinge mechanism of a stroller while it is being unfolded. When the opened stroller locks into…
APOPKA — A 3-year-old boy is recovering from surgery after he was bitten by a dog belonging to his uncle Thursday night. Investigators said the dog, a German Shepherd, was chained to the front of a home, but for some reason went after the boy. The boy was taken to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children,…
Be Sure Your Child Knows How to Stay Safe This Summer! Always Wear a Helmet – It’s the Law! Make Sure Your Bike is Adjusted Properly ABC Check – Check Air, Brakes, & Chain See and Be Seen Avoid Biking at Night Ride to the Right with Traffic Stay Alert Check for Traffic – particularly…
STATEWIDE – Florida homeowners insurance policies provide coverage for the negligence of the homeowner. The typical homeowners insurance policy in Florida provides from $100,000 to $300,000 in liability coverage to pay for serious injuries and losses. In addition, some homeowners policies also provide medical payments coverage from $1,000 to $5,000 regardless of negligence. However, you…
SCHOOL’S OUT for summer. Here are some reminders for motorists: Slow down and pay attention when traveling in neighborhoods and near parks, schools and playgrounds. Be alert for bicyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians’ they’re harder to see. Watch for kids at play! Children on foot and on bikes are unpredictable and may dart out into traffic….
NATIONAL – USA Today reports that thanks to research and good public policy, children are benefiting “from a wealth of new research, as well as the safety laws and better products based on those research findings.” Nationwide, the “death rates from unintentional injuries among children under 19” fell “nearly 50% in 1981, from 27 deaths…
More than 1,000 children 12 and younger in passenger vehicles die in crashes every year, and more than 100,000 are injured. Parents can reduce the risk to their kids by properly securing them in the back seat of their vehicle. The videos below are designed to help parents choose the right type of restraint for…
While in most cases we view dog as man’s best friend, a dangerous dog can be anything but. At the TRIPP LAW FIRM we handle cases involving dog bites and animal attacks that have caused serious and devastating injuries to adults and children. Although animal-attack claims most commonly involve dog bites, many other types of…
The AP (4/2) reports, “Motorcycle shops apparently won’t get a pass on a new anti-lead law that has kept dirt bikes and ATVs for children off showroom floors” as “staff at the Consumer Product Safety Commission have decided against recommending an exemption for” them.
As Part Of National Safe Kids Week, U.S. Coast Guard Reminds Parents To Make Their Kids Wear Life Jackets WASHINGTON – The U. S. Coast Guard reminds parents that their children should always wear a life jacket while boating. “National SAFE KIDS Week is a perfect time to remember the importance of life jackets,” said…