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- St. Petersburg Man Killed in Two-Car Collision
- SUV Hits and Kills Clearwater Woman
- 2009 Florida Traffic Accident Statistics by County
- Gender Matters for Florida Traffic Accident Statistics
- Tampa Woman Sentenced for Fatal DUI Crash
Florida Motorcycle Accidents
- Fatal Motorcycle Accident, Use Caution | Florida Motorcycle Injury Lawyer
- Lakeland Man Fatally Injured in Motorcycle Crash
- Hit-and-Run Motorcycle Accident on I-275 | Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Pinellas County
- Riverview Motorcyclist Dies in Collision | Motorcycle Collision Lawyer
- Motorcyclists Gather in Volusia County for Daytona Beach Bike Week
Florida Pedestrian | Crosswalk Collisions & Bicycle Accidents
- Largo Man Killed in Pedestrian Accident
- One Man Killed in Clearwater Pedestrian Accident
- Treatment for Shoulder Injury Suffered in Pedestrian | Bicycle Collision | Clearwater Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
- Cellphones, Clowns and Unicycles? | Florida Accident and Injury Lawyer
- Pedestrian Sues Google Maps for Injuries in Car Collision on Dangerous Highway | Clearwarer St. Petersburg Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Florida Wrongful Death & Fatal Accidents
- Manufacturer Warns Heart Patients of Faulty Defibrillators
- Child Psychologist Can Be Sued for Death of Child
- The Real Way to Reduce Fatal Traffic Accidents in Florida
- Gov't: Number of Fatal Accidents From Sticking Gas Pedal Rises | Florida Wrongful Death Attorney
- Family of Man Killed in I-75 Fatal Car Accident Awarded $4,000,000
Florida Medical Malpractice | Medical Negligence
- Wrong Site Surgery Mistakes Still Made With Safety Precautions | Florida Medical Mistake Lawyer
- Life Saving Radiation Treatment Turned Lethal, Part 2 | Tampa Medical Negligence Lawyer
- Life Saving Radiation Treatment Turned Lethal, Part 1 | Medical Malpractice Lawyer in Pinellas County
- Examining Surgical Robots | More Harm than Good? | Florida Medical Negligence Lawyer
- Prescription Drug Mistake Lawsuit Filed by Actor Dennis Quaid | Florida Medical Negligence Attorney
Florida Child Injury
- Toddler Swallows Lithium Button Battery and Dies | Child Injury Lawyer in Clearwater Florida
- Unrestrained Child And Golf Cart a Deadly Mix | Clearwater Florida Child Injury Lawyer
- Top Ten Choking Hazards for Young Children | Tampa Florida Child Injury Lawyer
- Dangerous MRSA Sends Kids to Hospital | Florida Injury Lawyer for Children
- Child Hit by SUV in Clearwater | Clearwater Child Injury Lawyer
Florida Slip | Trip | Fall Accidents and Unsafe Premises
- Relief From Painful Compression Fracture Found in Non-Surgical Treatment | Accident and Injury Lawyer in Clearwater Florida
- Experienced Fall Injury Lawyer Needed For Slip and Fall Cases More Than Ever Now
- Port Richey 4 Year-Old Learns Life Saving Lesson at Pre-School
- Why You Must be 100% Truthful With Your Lawyer | Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
- Woman Suffers Herniated Disk in Slip & Fall Accident Awarded $1.6 Million Settlement
General
- What Shape Are Our Doctors In? | Clearwater Florida Personal Injury Lawyer
- Injured Veterans Get Day on the Gulf | Florida Injury Lawyer
- Modest Changes Reduces 49 year-old Man's Heart Attack Risk | Clearwater Personal Injury Lawyer
- Boat Wreck | Alcohol or Inexperience? | Florida Boat Wreck Lawyer
- Top Ten List of Florida Counties for Boating Accidents and Injuries
Florida Child Injury Law Blog 
- USCPSC Urges Ban on Drop-Side Cribs
- Scope Original Mouthwash Recalled for Child Safety Reasons
- Is Your Child’s Car Seat Installed Safely?
- Paxil Settles Over 200 Lawsuits Involving Birth Defects
- Parents:What Are the Biggest Threats to Your Child’s Safety?
Florida Personal Injury Video Blog | Florida Personal Injury Lawyer James W. Dodson
- When Must You STOP for a School Bus in Florida?
- What Motorcycle Insurance is Required in Florida?
- What Are the Time Limits on Medical Malpractice Claims in Florida?
- Sudden Medical Emergency Defense in a Car Wreck
- Pedestrian Safety in Florida | Florida Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
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Child Burn Injuries: Facts about Burns, Common Burn Injuries and Prevention
- At 155°F it takes only one second for a child to get a third degree burn. A fresh cup of coffee is served at 180°F or higher.
- Children's skin is thinner than adults and therefore burns more easily.
- Scalds are the leading cause of burn injury for children.
- 60 -75% of burns to children occur before the age of five.
- More than 80% of burns to children are preventable.
Fire deaths of young children are primarily caused by children playing with fire ( i.e. lighters and matches). - In the U.S., 250,000 children, aged 0-17, are burned seriously enough each year to require medical attention.
- 15,000 are hospitalized with burn injuries
- 1,100 die from fire and burn injuries
- 200,000 are burned by contact with hot substances and objects
Common Scald/Contact Burn Injuries Include: - Hot food or beverage spills on child/toddler.
- Hot water from the tap. A child turns on hot water faucet or an inexperienced caretaker fails to test hot water temperature.
- Clothing irons. A young child touches or falls against hot iron.
- A child touches oven/fire place doors or heating element.
- Hair curling iron. A child grasps the hot hair curler.
- BBQ/Fire pit. A child touches a hot BBQ, falls against the BBQ or into a fire pit.
Burn Prevention Tips:
- Keep hot liquids and foods away from children.
- Do not leave children unattended in the bathroom or kitchen.
- Set water heater to 120°F.
Provided by the Children's Burn Foundation
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