Public Playgrounds: 5 Common Safety Issues

Well over 200,000 public playground injuries are treated in hospital emergency rooms across the country each year. Fractures account for 40% of all injuries, while concussions and lacerations are among other…

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Recognizing & Preventing Heat-Related
Illnesses when Exercising

As the new school year and sports seasons begin, it is imperative to know the signs of heat-related injuries.  Heat-related fatalities and illnesses, including dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke,…

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Elopement Risk Case Study

Elopement, the unauthorized departure of a resident from a facility or a designated safe area, underscores the importance of individualized safety evaluations of residents in care facilities.  An unauthorized absence…

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Pre-Deposition Construction Litigation Strategies

Construction Safety Expert Witness

Expert witnesses have an invaluable role in the realm of construction litigation.  Retaining an expert early in the legal process, particularly before depositions are conducted, is essential for attorneys seeking…

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Where Have All the High Dives Gone?

For the past 35 years or so, high dives (diving boards that are three-meters or 10-feet tall) have been disappearing from public and private swimming pools across the United States.…

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