Properly install car seats and boosters: From birth to 12 months old babies should always ride in a rear-facing car seat. From ages 4-7, children should be strapped into a forward-facing car seat. Use a booster seat until they are grown enough to use an adult seat belt. Keep children in the backseat at least
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Medical Errors in Boston Massachusetts and How you Can Prevent Becoming a Victim
According to a new report by The Betsy Lehman Center for Patient Safety, there were roughly 62,000 medial errors in Massachusetts in a single calendar year. The study was conducted by analyzing health insurance claims data and surveying people who had suffered due to a medical error. The Betsy Lehman Center said its reporting most
Read More...Brain Injury Facts & Information
Traumatic Brain Injury Facts: A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is caused by a “bump, blow, or jolt to the head that disrupts the normal function of the brain. Brain Injury helpline: 1-800-242-0030 Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Source: http://www.biama.org/ An average of 155 people in the US dies each day from injuries that include a
Read More...The Opioid Crisis: Massachusetts is Struggling
Facts on Opioid Addiction in Massachusetts: Opioids are a class of drugs found in the opium poppy plant. They are commonly used as painkillers. The most commonly used opioids are: OxyContin and Percocet (oxycodone), Vicodin (hydrocodone), Abstral, Fentora, and Duragesic (fentanyl), heroin, Duramorph (morphine), Demerol (meperidine) and Belbuca (buprenorphine). Massachusetts has one of the highest
Read More...Insurance Adjusters Owe Nothing to Claimants
Feel like your insurance adjuster is giving you the run around? Feel like the adjuster is being untruthful? Pretty certain the adjuster does not have your best interests at heart, despite the fact that it keeps promising that you are “in good hands” and they are “on your side.” Based on a recent Vermont Supreme
Read More...What to Do When Your Car Is Recalled
In the last two months, GM has recalled more than 3.1 million vehicles in the United States and other markets. The actions started with last month’s recall of more than 1.6 million vehicles for faulty ignition switches, which have been linked to 12 deaths. The latest recalls cover airbag wiring harnesses, brake parts, and other components
Read More...Motor Vehicle Safety Laws in Boston Massachusetts
There are many factors that contribute to a person’s safety while operating a motor vehicle. According to the Massachusetts Department of Motor Vehicles, all drivers and passengers must be properly restrained, in all seats, while in a motor vehicle. The exceptions to wearing a seat belt include: Drivers and passengers who have proof from a
Read More...Motor Vehicle Safety: Children
Motor vehicle safety is something every person should be aware of, especially when it comes to children. If a child is not properly restrained, they are more likely to be injured in a motor vehicle accident; therefore, extra precautions must be taken. Most unintentional injuries and deaths can be prevented when the correct child safety
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