70 year-old man Hit By Flying Tire on Expressway…almost dies.
A man standing on the shoulder of the LIE near Exit 61 in Holbrook was critically injured when he attempted to prevent one of two tires that had dislodged from a passing semi-truck from crashing into his car. The unidentified man, who is about 70 years old, was airlifted to nearby Stony Brook University Hospital after being hit by the tire […]
How To Prevent Sports Injuries – Injury Statistics for children
SPORTS INJURY STATISTICS FOR CHILDREN: Almost 75% of all school-related spinal cord injuries occur during sports. And, surprisingly, most sports-related injuries occur during a practice rather than the game. However, a recent Safe Kids survey shows that parents and kids don’t take safety during practice as seriously as they do during a game. Consider the […]
Surprising Child Safety Hazard – DISHWASHER
Dishwasher Hazards The Danger: Dishwashers give children easy access to sharp knives and forks. Detergent can irritate your child’s skin and eyes and can burn the lining of her mouth and esophagus if swallowed. “It’s extremely corrosive and dangerous,” warns Parents advisor Ari Brown, MD, author of Baby 411: Clear Answers & Smart Advice for Your Baby’s First Year. […]
Medical Staff ignores beeps leading to over 500 deaths in Hospitals
CHICAGO (AP) — Constantly beeping alarms from devices that monitor the vital signs of the critically ill have “desensitized” hospital workers who sometimes ignore the noise, leading to at least two dozen deaths a year on average, a hospital accrediting group said Monday. And these cases are probably vastly underreported, said the Joint Commission in an alert to hospitals […]
HOT WHEELS URBAN SHREDDER RIDE-ON: Recall Alert…could cause serious injury
Urban Shredder(Sold from October 2012 through February 2013)MODEL # 8801-05 HOT WHEELS URBAN SHREDDER 24-VOLT BATTERY-POWERED RIDE-ON This product is being recalled as the Urban Shredder could suddenly accelerate while in use, causing the rider to lose control and fall causing serious injuries. The recall is limited to Hot Wheels Urban Shredders manufactured on September […]
Dog Saves PREGNANT WOMAN and Her Baby
Have you ever wondered if it is safe to have a dog around babies or pregnant woman? Check out this story… A North Merrick dog is being heralded for helping to save the life of a pregnant woman and her premature daughter. The hero is a 1-year-old goldendoodle named Louie. Janelle Giannetta was annoyed with […]
