There are many things that can make a nursing home unsafe, including injuries and being given the wrong medication. Another danger, that takes longer to develop, is bed sores. January 22, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ — Elderly and infirm residents are made more vulnerable if the facilities they inhabit are made unsafe by nursing home negligence. Medication [...]
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Dangers of Bed Sores
High Speed Motorcycle Chase in California
A motorcyclist led police on a high-speed chase in Monterrey County when police attempted to pull him over. The driver reached speeds of over 100 mph. MONTEREY, Calif. — A motorcyclist led deputies on a high-speed chase through parts of unincorporated Monterey County early this morning, the sheriff’s office reported. Deputies initiated a traffic stop [...]
Mixed Feelings About New CT Motorcycle Law
In Connecticut, a new law went into effect January 1 that makes it mandatory for new motorcycle drivers to take a safety training class. The course is required in order for the riders to receive their license to ride a bike. A new law that went into effect Jan. 1 requires that all new motorcycle [...]
Ongoing Investigation of Motorcycle Cop Killed in Accident
In Dallas, the family of a fallen officer is still looking for answers about a crash that killed the officer in 2008. Victor Lozado had only graduated from motorcycle training a month before he was killed. DALLAS – Victor Lozada was a Dallas Police veteran but had graduated from motorcycle training only a month before [...]
New Safety Standards for Cribs
The CPSC has implemented new safety standards for cribs. The safety standards will apply to both full-size and non full-size cribs. Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has approved new mandatory safety measures for full-size and non full-size cribs. The new crib safety standards were apart of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act [...]
Post Office Car Crash
In Melbourne, a car smashed through the window of a post office. No one was injured, but those inside were left stunned. No one was injured but patrons at a Melbourne post office branch were left stunned after the trunk of a car smashed through a front window. The crash happened about 1:50 p.m. today [...]
Table Lamps Recalled
1,600 table and desk lamps have voluntarily been recalled by CDX. The lamps pose as fire and shock hazards. Brooklyn, N.Y.– The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and CDX Group Inc. announced a voluntary recall of about 1,600 desk and table lamps over fire and shock hazards. The CPSC announced the recall on December [...]
School Bus Crashes into Bank
On Tuesday, a Brooklyn school bus crashed into the side of a Capital One bank. One adult suffered serious injuries from the crash. Brooklyn, NY– A school bus slammed into the side of a bank in Brooklyn on Tuesday, December 14, 2010, leaving one adult seriously injured. The automobile accident occurred around 7:45 a.m., on [...]
Drop-Side Cribs Banned
Drop-side cribs have been outlawed in the U.S. after years of scrutiny. Over the past ten years, the cribs have been responsible for 32 deaths. West Palm Beach, FL—After facing years of scrutiny, drop-side cribs have been outlawed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, according to a recent Associated Press report. The CPSC announced [...]