Carlstadt Multi-Vehicle Accident on New Jersey Turnpike Fatally Injures Victim

A victim sustained fatal injuries after a multi-vehicle accident occurred in Carlstadt, New Jersey. On Wednesday evening, around 5:30pm, the car crash took place on the New Jersey Turnpike and involved four vehicles. No other information regarding the condition of other parties in the Carlstadt multi-vehicle accident was available. Rush-hour traffic oftentimes contributes to serious…

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Dry Drowning and Secondary Drowning

Summer is the high season for water sports and recreation, and every parent should be aware of the risk of dry drowning and secondary drowning for young children. Thankfully, occurrences are rare but for those affected, these conditions can be fatal if the warning signs are not recognized immediately. Dry Drowning Dry drowning occurs on…

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Dancing Surgeon Facing Lawsuits

An Atlanta-area certified dermatologist is facing multiple lawsuits from women claiming they were injured by the doctor who danced and sang while performing surgery on them in her office. Not only did the dermatologist videotape the performances, she posted them on her own YouTube channel for promotional purposes. Nearly 100 women have come forward to…

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Fears Over Self-Driving Car Safety

A recent study conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA) has found that 73 percent of Americans would not ride in a self-driving vehicle because they are too afraid. AAA surveyed 1,014 American drivers, and found that fear of self-driving cars is present in all age groups. Every day an average of 102 people are…

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Allergy Meds Can Lead to Drugged Driving

Anyone who has dealt with the sneezing, coughing, headache, scratchy throat, and the itchy, watery eyes associated with allergies knows how intense the suffering can be. That is why so many are quick to take an allergy medication that promises to relieve the symptoms. While allergy sufferers may be willing to endure the drowsy, foggy…

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Unsafe Teething Products for Children

Babies and young children are our most vulnerable consumers. Parents and caregivers trust manufacturers and retailers to sell baby products that are safe. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning to parents, manufacturers, and retailers to stop using and selling teething products that contain benzocaine because they can pose a…

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New Law Could Mean More Inexperienced Truckers

The U.S. Congress is considering a new law called the DRIVE-SAFE Act. This Act has been proposed in response to a national shortage of truck drivers, and would allow teen truckers to drive big-rigs across state lines. Allowing younger truckers on the road may help businesses move goods across the country, but it could have…

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Summer Camp Injuries

With schools out, summer camps are filling up with promises of fun activities and exciting adventures. While summer camps help keep children and teens busy throughout the season, injuries can occur that can change a summer of fun into a summer of pain and recovery. Whether children attend day camps or sleep away camps, safety…

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