Unfortunately and tragically, Putnam County, Florida made headlines due to the reported death of a 9 year old from COVID-19. The symptoms that can develop from COVID-19 range from no symptoms to death. This is certainly a broad range of symptoms and risks. Many people incorrectly believe that children are…
Every year, there are numerous reports of infants or toddlers mistakenly being left in hot cars resulting in their untimely death. Children have mistakenly been left in hot cars usually from their parents forgetting to drop them off by a day care center on their way to work. The temperature…
In homes and day care centers, there is risk of danger for injuries and drownings in a not so obvious place. Certainly, when most people think of drownings, they immediate think of a pool, ocean or lake. There is also a risk of drowning and injury to toddlers and infants…
On roads throughout the nation, there is a well known mismatch between vehicles. The mismatch pertains to the size of 18 wheel trucks and passenger vehicles. While big trucks are needed for transit and commerce, the presence of 18 wheel trucks present a big danger to most vehicles and/or people…
Parents rely on day care centers to provide a safe environment for their children during the workday. In most instances, a child is cared for by a trained individual who has the best interests of the child in mind. Unfortunately, far too many children are injured a day care centers…
In communities throughout the United States, school aged children are riding bikes to schools, parks, and other destinations without wearing a helmet. For some kids, helmets may be considered not so cool or somewhat of an inconvenience. For parents, making a child wear a helmet is just another argument to avoid.…
In Utah and other States, children are the unfortunate victims of the negligent, distracted, and / or drunk drivers that cause serious personal injuries and in some cases wrongful death. Certainly, drivers should slow down in school zones, at bus stops, and at parks. Drivers should also proceed with caution…
The statute of limitations is the time period by which a party or victim needs to take legal action to enforce rights and / or seek financial compensation for the negligence or intentional harm caused by a person, business, and / or government entity. These time limits are proscribed or…
Traffic lights are placed at intersections for a specific purpose – to control traffic and make the roads a bit safer. While traffic lights are clearly visible to drivers, there continue to be drivers who run a red light for a variety of reasons. Some drivers misjudge the timing of…
When selecting a day care center for a child, there are many options in most communities. A parent can go with a national chain, a local commercial day care center, or an in-home day care center. There are also day care centers that are part of schools, non-profit community centers,…