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Florida Car Accidents & Truck Collisions
- 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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Safety Information to Know If A Child Is Injured in a Serious Fall
Call for emergency help (911) and do not move the child if he or she:
*May have serious injuries to the head, neck, back, hip bones or thighs
*Is unconscious
*Is having difficulty breathing
*Isn't breathing (if trained to do so, start CPR)
*Has a seizure
If you think it's safe to move the child:
*Comfort the child and check to see if there are injuries
*Place a cold compress or ice pack on any bumps or bruises
*Give acetaminaphen or ibuprofen for pain if the child is alert
*Let the child rest, as needed for the rest few hours
*Watch the child closely for 24 hours for any unusual symptoms or behavior
Seek medical care if the child:
*Becomes sleepy and is difficult to wake up
*Becomes easily annoyed or upset and can not be comforted
*Vomits more than 2-3 times
*Complains of head, neck, or back pain
*Complains of incresing pain anywhere
*Is not walking normally
*Does not seem to be focusing his/her eyes normally
*Has any behavior or symptoms that worry you
Think Prevention!
*Never leave infants and young children on a bed, or any other furnriture unsupervised
*Child proof against falls with gates and avoid walkers
*Always strap small children into high chairs, changing tables, shopping carts and strollers
*Make sure kids always wear helmets when biking, skating and using skateboards or scooters
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