Ford has announced a recall of 390,000 Ranger pickups, model years 2004 through 2006. According to an article on WRAL.com, the recall is because the driver’s air bag inflators can explode with too much force and cause injuries…and death. In December, a South Carolina man died when he was struck in the neck by metal shrapnel after his […]
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Hoverboards are the coolest new gadget and hottest gift this holiday season. Stores can barely keep them in stock. But you might want to wait before trying to make your Back to the Future dreams come true. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), there are more than a dozen cases of the
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One of the best sales tools for car dealers is the vehicle’s safety rating. Anyone concerned with safety will look at how the carp performed during crash tests, with 5-star ratings signifying the best in passenger safety. Now, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is proposing three new ratings for cars and trucks: 1)
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A new article in The Journal of Pediatrics (November 24, 2015) reports that the number of infant deaths and injuries attributed to crib bumpers have jumped in the past seven years, compared with the previous 20 years. Researchers are calling for a nationwide ban on the crib accessory. The study researchers analyzed causes of infant
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At 2:00 am this Sunday, daylight saving time ends. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour before you go to sleep Saturday night! Also, resetting the clocks is always a good time to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors to make sure you stay safe all winter long. And finally, ABC11.com (WTVD)
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Okay, a little scary is good. But with all the little ones running around with excitement, injuries are all too common. In fact, Halloween is one of the worst days for pedestrian deaths (along with New Year’s eve). To keep all your loved ones safe this year, the Carteret County Sheriff’s Department has
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Some disturbing news coming out of the Ohio State University (OSU) College of Medicine today. According to an article on WRAL.com, many car seats aren’t compatible with cars they are installed in. OSU researcher Julie Bing, who led the study, said pool noodles and other do-it-yourself fixes are needed to make seats fit. “Roughly 35
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In response to increasing concerns about concussion in youth sports, the American Medical Association (AMA) announced policies designed to improve diagnosis, treatment, and health outcomes. Specifically, the AMA now recommends that young athletes with a suspected concussion should be removed immediately from the game and be permitted to return only with a doctor’s written approval.
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It’s SUMMERTIME! The most fun, most laid-back, happiest time of the year. Oh, and the most dangerous, too. Just about everything that makes summer fun also makes it prime for personal injuries, more than any other season. Here’s why: According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), most traffic accident and fatalities occur in
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Despite their ready availability, all fireworks are potentially dangerous–even sparklers. Over the 4th of July weekend, pro football players were seriously injured in firework accidents. Former NCSU star C.J. Wilson, now cornerback for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, lost two fingers; and New York Giants defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul had his right index finger amputated, and
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