Placing children in daycare is difficult for most parents – saying goodbye to your little one in the morning is no doubt often the hardest part of your day. However, you do so trusting that your child will be well cared for, and that the daycare has taken appropriate safety precautions. Unfortunately, daycare injuries...
Summer is almost upon us, meaning it will soon be time for families across Florida to hit the pool. Swimming is a great summer activity for children, but it’s also inherently dangerous. Approximately 450 Florida residents die from drowning annually, many of whom are young kids in swimming pools. There are also approximately...
For many people, the death of a loved one is emotionally devastating. Family members of the deceased are often in an emotionally vulnerable and highly coercible state when making funeral arrangements. The funeral industry is notorious for exploiting this vulnerability to prey on loved ones of the deceased. They work hard to upsell...
While it’s certainly true that any vehicle can be dangerous in the hands of the wrong driver, there’s another truth that doesn’t get talked about nearly enough: some automobiles are just riskier than others. We’re not talking about flashy sports cars versus more conservative models, either. Or cars from decades ago that can’t come...
When you’re watching your favorite Florida team, you know that injuries come with the territory. Players get hurt sometimes, and the team just has to find a way to recover and keep rolling. You’re probably not expecting yourself to be injured, though. Unfortunately, it does happen sometimes. Below, we’re going to share stories...
A new health center for children is helping stop injuries before they start and treating children for athletic injuries. In December 2017, the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Sports Health Center opened in South Florida. It houses comprehensive treatment facilities for physical therapy, doctor visits, and injury prevention screenings. A full 40 percent of emergency...
