Posted in Accident & Injury on February 10, 2017

School officials have no problem justifying a delay or cancellation when roads are covered in snow or ice, but making the decision to cancel when low wind chill values are the issue at hand can be much harder. While some children are cozy in the back of a parent’s vehicle during their commute, many...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness, Medical Malpractice on February 2, 2017

The United States lags behind the world in mother and child safety during delivery. Despite steep declines in the global rate of maternal mortality, it is one of the few countries reporting increases in pregnancy-related deaths, making it an outlier among developed nations. (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury on January 17, 2017

In recent months, numerous parents watched a shocking viral video of a 2-year-old Utah boy rescuing his twin brother, who was pinned under a fallen dresser. Others read about IKEA’s $50 million settlement with the families of three toddlers who were killed in tip-over incidents involving furniture made by the company. (more…)

Posted in Accident & Injury on January 4, 2017

By William J. Price Your car was destroyed in a crash, and now you’re stuck dealing with the other guy’s insurance carrier. A few days after exiting the Emergency Room, you begin receiving medical bills and phone calls demanding payment. To make times worse, you cannot return to work until your doctor signs a...

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 31, 2016

No parent wants to believe their child would put themself in harm’s way by driving while impaired or riding with another driver who is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, living in denial about the possibility of your teen driver taking part in these life-threatening activities is one of the most dangerous...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Medical Malpractice on December 27, 2016

New Ohio Supreme Court ruling highlights unintended consequences of state’s cap on noneconomic damages. On Dec. 14, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled that capping noneconomic damages awarded to a teenage victim of sexual assault did not violate her constitutional rights. The victim’s $3.6 million jury verdict was reduced to just $500,000 after the cap...

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 21, 2016

‘Tis the season to make sure gifts, given and received, are safe to use. The Yankee Candle Company, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, recently issued a voluntary recall on its line of Luminous Collection candles. The company received an influx of consumer feedback reporting the candles’ glass spontaneously cracking, creating a...

Posted in Accident & Injury on December 8, 2016

Driving in winter weather is a dangerous challenge for even the most skilled motorists. While it may be tempting to take away your teen driver's keys at the first sign of snow, there will come a time when they will need to brave the winter roads. Wouldn’t you rather them be prepared? Follow these...

Posted in Accident & Injury, Health & Wellness on November 3, 2016

By William J. Price On Feb. 4, 2016, model and social media celebrity Katie May died at the age of 34 after suffering a stroke. Last month, a new Los Angeles Coroner's Office report suggested her death was potentially caused by chiropractic neck manipulation to relieve a pinched nerve. According to the American Chiropractic...

Posted in Accident & Injury on October 28, 2016

If you’re a Pinterest addict or frequently browse DIY sites, you’ve probably come across instructions for creating Halloween candy buckets out of laundry pod containers. Fluorescent orange Tide PODS® tubs can easily be transformed into pumpkins, and others can be used to construct a child’s favorite movie character or unique costume accessory. While the...