A customer was injured this morning when a wooden trellis that had been hanging from a supermarket ceiling fell and struck him. According to the Associated Press and authorities at the scene of the accident, the man was checking out at a Pittsfield Price Chopper, when the 50-pound decoration unlatched…
A consumer advocacy group known as World Against Toys Causing Harm Inc., or W.A.T.C.H., is releasing a report describing which summer toys are posing the greatest safety hazards to children. The annual list provides a detailed collection of items that parents should display caution in using or that should be…
Communication appears to be key in preventing medical malpractice lawsuits. It’s uncertain whether this is because communication helps prevent medical errors, or because it fosters better doctor-patient relationships. Either way, the statistics are hard to ignore. A Florida study showed that only six percent of obstetricians accounted for over…
A video released last week on Good magazine is sending a chilling reminder to parents of the dangers of child swimming accidents. According to the CDC, 10 people die each day as the result of a swimming-related accident. Two of those deaths, include children ages 14 and under, the CDC…
A multi-vehicle accident involving a car, van, tractor-trailer, and pickup truck seriously injured a mother and her one year old boy on I-93 this past Friday. The woman’s gray Honda was crushed in the middle of the chain-reaction collision which occurred shortly before 10 a.m. The young boy had become…
Immediately following a motor vehicle accident, those involved may be seriously injured and in a highly emotional state. This type of scenario doesn’t often translate to clear-headed, effective decision making abilities. However, the decisions you make immediately following an accident can have a significant impact on the outcome. Familiarizing yourself…
Every expectant parent hopes for a healthy baby. The vast majority of obstetricians, midwives, and other labor and delivery personnel utilize safe methods and are skilled and knowledgeable in their practice. However, there are exceptions. Unfortunately, birth injuries as a result of excessively strenuous labor, improper or forceful delivery methods,…
As the baby boomer generation enters their senior years, the United States is seeing a surge in senior drivers. Many, if not most, of these individuals will continue driving safely well into their 70’s, or even longer. However, statistics show that the risk of accidents increases after age 65, and…
Major League Baseball is having a serious discussion about fan safety after a woman was critically injured last week when she was struck with by a piece of broken bat that had flown into the stands during a Red Sox game. MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told reporters on Monday that…
There are approximately 41,000 elevators in Massachusetts and more than 8,500 of them have not had an annual safety inspection. These inspections are required by law to protect people from serious injury and death. And with good reason. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the CPSC,…