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Florida Traffic Crash Statistics

In the year 2008, the most recent year that data is available, Florida reported 2,938 fatalities in an estimated 243,342 police reported motor vehicle crashes. Traffic crashes accounted for 199,658…

By Ed Normand

/ 25 Jan 2010

Disney Fine Following Monorail Death Investigation Reduced by 20%

Last week, I blogged about Disney receiving just a $44,000 fine for four safety violations following the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigation into the monorail…

By Ed Normand

/ 22 Jan 2010

Pharmaceutical Recalls in 2009

There have been several recalls issued in 2009 for pharmaceutical products in the United States. Notably, Hydroxycut was recalled, due to 23 reports of serious health problems as a result of taking…

By Ed Normand

/ 21 Jan 2010

Automotive Recalls in 2009

Cars and tires are regulated in the United States by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been several notable recalls this year involving various vehicle…

By Ed Normand

/ 20 Jan 2010

Consumer Product Recalls in 2009

Consumer Products in the United States are regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). There have been several recalls of consumer products during 2009, and the following are some of…

By Ed Normand

/ 19 Jan 2010

How to Protect Yourself in 2010 When You Visit a Doctor

So many of us make New Year’s resolutions to go to the gym more, to exercise more, and to get in shape. Did you know there is something you can already do to ensure you are receiving the best…

By Ed Normand

/ 18 Jan 2010

Nursing Home Problems in the Orlando Area

In September 2009, state inspectors investigated Emeritus at Crossing Pointe, an assisted-living facility in the Orlando area, and found a total collapse in the delivery of care to the residents.

By Ed Normand

/ 15 Jan 2010

Are You Aware the FDA Has Recalled Certain Cold Products?

During the winter season, when you feel a cold coming on, how many times have you run to the pharmacy and grabbed the first cold remedy off the shelf? If it was a certain Zicam cold remedy – pay…

By Ed Normand

/ 14 Jan 2010

Safety Recommendations for Disney Worker Death

The U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration has issued a recommendation following its investigation into the death of a Disney employee over the summer. Mark Priest, 47, was injured and…

By Ed Normand

/ 13 Jan 2010

Disney Monorail Accident Results in Small Fine

Recently, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration cited Disney for various safety violations following the July 5, 2009 monorail accident. I have previously blogged about this tragic…

By Ed Normand

/ 12 Jan 2010

Officials Find "Total Collapse" of Care at Local Assisted Living Facility

According to the Orlando Sentinel, after seven complaints, officials from the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration inspected an Emeritus Properties’ assisted living facility called…

By The Legal Examiner

/ 17 Nov 2009

Protect Yourself From Bad Doctors

Did you know… While the new health care bill is being debated in Washington, there is something individuals can do right now to ensure that they are receiving the best possible care. Most of the…

By Ed Normand

/ 14 Nov 2009