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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that the risk of drowning is a serious safety hazard for children in the United States today, with as many as two children dying every day as the result of drownings. A majority of these incidents occur in swimming pools. These hazards hit home this month in Middle Tennessee when a 6-year-old...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that each year, approximately 4.5 million Americans will suffer dog bite injuries. Children are the most common victims of dog attacks, accounting for more than half of all dog bite victims requiring medical attention. Studies show that one hour of instruction on safe dog handling can reduce the chances of bites and...
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The best ways for accident victims or their families to be compensated for damages is by filing a claim against the responsible parties. But this process could change if lawmakers pass a new bill during the next legislative session. The Collateral Source Rule prevents a defendant from introducing evidence that shows an injured victim received payments for damages from another...
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The Bonnaroo Music Festival is taking place in Middle Tennessee this weekend, which means music lovers from across the nation will be descending on our great state. Unfortunately, this also means traffic may be heavy and the chances of being involved in a motor vehicle collision may significantly increase in the area surrounding the festival. Just last year, a Tennessee...
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When we think of the risks of drowning, most people tend to believe a person must be submerged in water in order to suffer such an accident; however, experts are warning this may not necessarily be the case. Instead, they are instructing parents and lifeguards to be aware of a swimming pool accident that is commonly known as a “dry...
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It’s important to keep pool safety in mind during the summer, as drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for both children and adults during the summer. To raise public awareness about pool safety while working to prevent swimming pool accidents, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has launched a campaign called “Pool Safely”. The goal of the campaign...
