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Do's and Don'ts of Truck Accidents
Avoid driving in the truck's blind spots. There are blind spots
on both sides of large trucks where your car may "disappear" from view
and the trucker will not be able to see you. If possible, pass trucks on
the left rather than the right, where the blind spot is smaller.
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What you need to know about Asbestos
Asbestosis – a serious, progressive, long-term non-cancer disease of the
lungs. It is caused by inhaling asbestos fibers that irritate lung
tissues and cause the tissues to scar. The scarring makes it hard for
oxygen to get into the blood.
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What you need to know about Construction Accidents
If possible, take pictures of the scene. Even if they are made with a
cell phone, they may provide critical clues as to what really happened.
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Consumer Information: How to avoid medical malpractice
Make sure that when you pick up your prescription from the pharmacy,
it is what your doctor prescribed.
If you have questions, ask.
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Florida Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing home abuse is on the rise. Americans are living longer than ever
before, and nursing homes and assisted living facilities provide an
option for many older family members. However, as our senior population
in Florida continues to swell, demands on these facilities increase,
sometimes resulting in a serious reduction in the quality of resident
care.
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Child Safety Seats and Accidents
Auto accidents are the leading cause of death for children of every age
from 4 to 14 years old. In fact, each day on U.S. roads, an average of
six children ages 0 - 14 are killed and 732 are injured in an auto
accident (National Center for Health Statistics).
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Dangers of Large Trucks
Deaths from crashes involving large trucks on U.S. roads could hit a
six-year high when the first figures for 2005 are released this spring,
according to the Transportation Department's preliminary estimates.
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic brain injury, also known as TBI, is usually caused by a sudden
impact to the head, often times causing neurological damage to very
sensitive areas of the brain. TBI can also occur when there is an
extreme acceleration-deceleration accident.
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