Amusement Park Injuries On The Rise
The consumer product safety commission reports that emergency-room injuries from amusement park rides rose almost 87% over the last five years. While some cases involve serious trauma and wrongful death from attractions, many also involve lacerations, broken bones, or fractures caused by slip-and-fall accidents. If you or a family member suffered an injury at an […]
Joovy Recalls Zoom Car Seat Stroller Adapter
Due to fall hazard, the Zoom Car Seat Stroller Adapter has had about 1,500 units recalled by Joovy. Reportedly, adapter clips can loosen on the stroller frame, posing a fall hazard. The adapters are gray and black plastic clips designed to attach infant car seats to stroller frames. Joovy has received nine reports of incidents […]
Fair Worker In Critical Condition After Ride Collapses
A North Carolina State Fair worker who was disassembling a ride was taken to the hospital after suffering a severe leg injury. Brian Long, a spokesman for the state Department of Agriculture, said Anesto Newell, 32, was injured about 3:30 a.m. as he was taking apart a ride called the Vortex. The ride is not […]
Ovoid these common Summer Vacation injuries…
Top 10 Summer Activities that Cause Injuries You’ll probably be surprised by our list of top 10 summer activities that cause the bulk of injuries (many of which can result in serious neck and back pain) because they all sound like so much fun! Remember, helmets have proven to reduce the risk of head injury […]
