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Missouri drivers are no strangers to snow, and most drivers know what to do to decrease their risk of an accident on icy roads: clean off the vehicle, leave plenty of space, and don’t rely on four-wheel drive to brake quickly. But your vehicle may [...]

Distracted driving of all kinds increases the risk of serious auto accidents, and texting while driving can be particularly dangerous. Many states have already banned texting while driving, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calli [...]

Walking is great exercise year-round, but walking in Missouri winter weather conditions can add an extra layer of risk, especially if you’re walking on or near public roads. To help keep yourself and those you love safe this winter, consider these [...]

Decorating your home for Halloween is a great way to get your kids excited for the holiday. However, some Halloween decorations pose a very real threat to the safety of your children and your home. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends taking several steps to reduce the risk of accidents caused by hazardous or defective Halloween decorations. Try to use battery-operated candles instead of candle [...]

The construction industry is one of the more dangerous fields an individual can work in, but not only because of the great risk of physical injury from construction site hazards. Health-related issues for construction workers are also a very serious problem, and knowing what the more common illnesses are can help workers be aware of any potentially harmful ailments. Below is information on five construction-related [...]

A 72-year-old Jacksonville woman has filed a medical malpractice lawsuit against the Naval Air Station Jacksonville Hospital for what she says was a preventable medical error that left her partially disabled, reports First Coast News. The woman went in to have a mass removed around her kidney last May and was told she’d be in the hospital for a few days. Instead she was there for four months after her attorney sa [...]

More and more people rely on electronics to communicate with loved ones, find information, and complete work projects every day. From laptop computers to high-tech projectors, technology makes it easier to run a business, seek entertainment, and stay in touch with people on the other side of the world. But did you know that defective electronics also put you at risk for serious inj [...]

Parents often buy walkers as a means of encouraging their children to walk. Unfortunately, medical experts say that these walkers do not really help children learn to walk and often put kids at risk for serious injuries. According to BabyZone.com, the muscles used to move around in a walker are not the same muscles used in walking. This means the walkers don’t have much benefit an [...]

Recent studies have shown that pregnant women who are obese are more likely to have babies with rare but serious birth defects, including spina bifida, heart anomalies, cleft palate, and hydrocephaly, according to a New York Times article.    Massachusetts attorney Thomas M. Kiley, concentrates on legal issues associated with birth defects. According to the article, research recently published in the Jour [...]

On my way home from work, I have the occasion to pass through the intersection of Broad and Vine Streets on a daily basis. On 12:01 on Monday, October 3, 2011, Philadelphia will activate the newest red light cameras at this busy intersection. Philadelphia now has 20 high risk for car accident intersections equipped with devices and cameras to catch red light runners. So far Philadelphia is the only city in the st [...]