When an injury occurs at an amusement park, the victim may simply assume this is the risk they take when visiting one of these locations. What many victims don’t realize is that their injury likely could have been avoided, and it is often the actions of park employees that create dangerous conditions in the first place. CONTINUE READING →

Every year millions of parents entrust their children to school bus drivers who are tasked with safely transporting children to and from school. Although most days pass without any incidents involving school buses, there are rare instances when cases grasp the headlines and leave parents wondering if their children are truly safe while in the care of these CONTINUE READING →

One of the worst feelings a parent can endure involves watching a child suffer. Medical emergencies can happen at any time, and knowing how to handle emergencies will help alleviate some of the anxiety that’s felt as a result. Call 911 The first priority after an injury should be seeking medical attention for the child. Parents sometimes CONTINUE READING →

A growing number of children are being diagnosed with disorders such as schizophrenia, autism and bipolar disorder. Until recently, a common medication used to treat these disorders has been Risperdal. Manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals, the company has recently come under fire for downplaying the risks associated with this drug and their misleading marketing efforts. What CONTINUE READING →

Parents take their children to playgrounds to allow them to enjoy some physical exercise and get fresh air and sunshine. These outings are intended to be fun, which is why there is often shock, anger and disbelief whenever a playground injury occurs. Playground injuries can range from rather minor cuts and bruises to life-threatening ones CONTINUE READING →

A small whirlwind blew through a 4th of July carnival, which sent an inflatable slide into the air in Sparks, Nevada. Witnesses say the dust devil sent the slide over three stories high. It landed three hundred feet from where it started. This is the third bouncy house accident in three months. The carnival was CONTINUE READING →

Recreational providers are making it their practice to have patrons sign a waiver before participating in any activity where there is even the slightest risk of an injury. Parents must sign on behalf of their minor children, and many people believe that in doing so, they have waived the rights of their dependents. In Texas, CONTINUE READING →

Parents and caretakers often go to great lengths to ensure their children don’t get into medications or substances that can cause poisoning, but even diligence sometimes can’t prevent this frightening occurrence from happening. There are numerous substances that lead to children being poisoned every year, but there are a couple that are found to be the cause the most CONTINUE READING →

Amusement parks are intended to be places of high-adrenaline fun where the only danger visitors truly face is created in their own mind. Although, there are times when this danger becomes real and visitors sustain injuries that leave them with a large number of medical bills that they may struggle to pay. Injuries can often be CONTINUE READING →