New Tests Reveal Which Child Booster Seats Are Dangerous, Which Are Safe

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crash tested many of the most popular child booster seats on the market today and found that some actually increase the risk of certain injuries. Many of the offending seats were of the convertible kind – the 3-in-1 or All-in-One models.
It is difficult to do everything well, and this [...]

Holiday Decorations Dangerous To Children

Stocking hangers have become quite popular the last couple years, but can pose a real danger to young children. Parents may be better off foregoing stockings altogether until their children are old enough to appreciate that danger.
Stocking hangers have become popular as a way to hang those well-loved holiday stockings without drilling holes or using [...]

If You Accept My Daughter’s Medical Malpractice Case, Will You Guarantee She Will Receive Money For Her Medical Bills?

The Florida Bar prohibits lawyers from guaranteeing results. However, even absent that prohibition I would not guarantee anything, especially in a medical malpractice case. Studies show that medical malpractice cases are among the most difficult type of case to win in court, second only to products liability cases. Depending on the study, only 27-36 percent [...]

Take It Easy, Sports Parents

Children’s hospitals are treating more sports injuries in children caused by overuse. While most parents behave reasonably when it comes to pushing their children too far, a growing number find it difficult to let go of their dream for their children to play pro or college sports.
These parents, and the overzealous coaches and sports leagues [...]