- Staff Writer | January 31, 2007 12:35 PM |
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MiscellaneousThe Tampa Bay Business Journal just put out an interesting article about an insurance industry survey that says many Americans are underinsured for hosting large parties at their homes.With the Super Bowl coming up this Sunday, and so many Americans planning to host parties, the possibilities for guests leaving the party and getting into motor vehicle accidents increases.According to the data,...
- Staff Writer | January 30, 2007 11:08 AM |
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MiscellaneousThe Daily Sentinel reported today that a Fort Payne man died in a one-car accident on Alabama Highway 35 on Sunday.State troopers say that the man, who was driving a 1999 Jeep, hit a guard rail and crashed on his way home from work late Sunday night. They also reported that he was wearing a seatbelt.
- Staff Writer | January 29, 2007 8:42 AM |
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MiscellaneousAccording to new studies on the antidepressant drug Paxil (paroxetine), the drug may increase birth defect risks for pregnant women. As the FDA continues to gather information about Paxil and pregnancy risks, they advise health care professionals to keep their patients aware of the potential risks. The FDA is also asking GlaxoSmithKline, the manufacturer of Paxil to change the drug's pregnancy...
- Staff Writer | January 26, 2007 7:52 AM |
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MiscellaneousAn article in The Press-Register reported yesterday that Judge DuBose left the scene of an accident after being involved in a two-car accident with no injuries and minimal damage to the vehicles involved. Apparently Judge DuBose was en route to court Wednesday when the accident occurred. No one was injured, and the Judge identified himself to the other person involved in the accident, telling...
- Staff Writer | January 25, 2007 10:23 AM |
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MiscellaneousLast week mistrial was declared in California in two men's Vioxx lawsuits against drug maker Merck & Co., reports ABC Action News in Tampa. The jury, which heard the two Vioxx cases tried together, became deadlocked on the third question in the verdict form. The jury did answer "yes" to the first two questions, which acknowledged that Vioxx had "potential risks or side-effects that were known or...
- Staff Writer | January 24, 2007 3:36 PM |
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Workplace InjuriesEach year on Feb. 1, the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires employers to post the total number of work-related injuries and illnesses their employees experienced during the previous year. Employers are required to post OSHA Form 300A from Feb. 1 through April 30, 2007, with a summary of all the worksite injuries and illnesses their exployees had during 2006. A...
- Staff Writer | January 23, 2007 10:41 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsTwo Mobile County men died in separate one-car accidents over the weekend. A report from The Press-Register Monday details both tragic motor vehicle crashes.The first accident, on Saturday, involved a 1999 Chevrolet pickup truck that ran off Tanner Williams Road, rolled over and struck a tree. A passenger who was not wearing his seatbelt was thrown from the vehicle and died. Two other passengers...
- Staff Writer | January 22, 2007 10:02 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsThe Insurance Information Institute reports that motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among teens ages 15 to 20. An article posted on TheTimes.com details the alarming statistics about teen traffic deaths. The national numbers for 2005 include 3,467 fatalities for drivers ages 15 to 20, and 281,000 injuries for kids in this age group due to motor vehicle crashes. In Alabama...
- Staff Writer | January 19, 2007 10:29 AM |
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FDA & Prescription DrugsMany doctors recommend their female patients take hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for a variety of reasons, including protecting the heart and helping curb mood swings during menopause. However, patients should be aware of the HRT risks and side effects. Many women have reported serious side effects while using HRT, including blood clots or deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can be fatal.Like...
- Staff Writer | January 18, 2007 10:51 AM |
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Automobile AccidentsThe Shelby County Reporter posted a story on their web site Tuesday about a deadly three-car accident on Interstate 65. A woman driving by herself on I-65 near the Cahaba Valley Road exit died in the three-car pile-up at about 12:30 p.m., said state trooper spokesman Sgt. Tim Sartain. The driver of another vehicle was injured and listed in critical condition at the hospital. The driver of the...
- Staff Writer | January 17, 2007 5:42 AM |
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Mass Transit (Airline, Cruise Ship, Train, Bus)A major train crash occurred in Kentucky yesterday, when several train cars carrying flammable substances derailed and exploded. A section of Interstate 65 was closed, and many nearby homes, schools and businesses evacuated due to fears of contamination in the area due to the chemical fire.Bullitt County resident Daymon Strange said he was outside his home less than a half-mile from the crash...
- Staff Writer | January 16, 2007 1:13 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsAnother school bus accident happened last week in Pennsylvania, causing injuries to 10 Conrad Weiser School District students. A tractor-trailer collided nearly head-on with the school bus, causing it to run into a corn field and roll over on its side. "Seeing the condition of the bus, we're fortunate that everyone is still alive," said Dr. Robert L. Urzillo, Conrad Weiser superintendent. "I...
- Staff Writer | January 15, 2007 2:51 PM |
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Workplace InjuriesMany Physical Therapy groups offer services to employers to screen potential employees for their physical abilities to perform certain jobs or tasks. This service can help prevent worksite injuries and save the companies money. An article about First Choice Physical Therapy in North Dakota provides a good example of this. The give post-offer employee tests for jobs that have certain lifting or...
- Staff Writer | January 12, 2007 1:01 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsA one-car accident on Alabama 17 in Choctaw County left a woman dead Wednesday, a report from The Press-Register said yesterday.Alabama State Troopers said the woman, who was driving a Ford Taurus, ran off the road and struck a tree. The cause of the accident is unknown, though alcohol has been ruled out. The victim was wearing her seatbelt.
- Staff Writer | January 11, 2007 9:07 AM |
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Workplace InjuriesNew House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced yesterday a new smoke-free policy for the Speaker's Lobby, a meeting area near the Floor of the House of Representatives. Speaker Pelosi's historic action follows a nation-wide trend toward making workplaces smoke-free.Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights (ANR) and newpapers across the nation reported on this story:"As Members of Congress, we must be held to...
- Staff Writer | January 10, 2007 9:37 AM |
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Motorcycle AccidentsA 48-year-old man in North Georgia near Helen died Saturday in a motorcycle accident on Highway 356 near the Habersham County line. The man apparently lost control of the motorcycle and ran off the road about 12:30 p.m. He passed away while being airlifted to the hospital.This accident serves as a sad reminder about the risks involved in riding motorcycles on roadways.
- Staff Writer | January 09, 2007 12:50 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsA two-car accident on Alabama Highway 35 Monday morning left a man dead, according to a report from The Daily Sentinel of Jackson County. The accident involved two pick-up trucks, one of them a landscape/lawn maintenance truck driven by the a Huntsville man who owned the business. The victim was apparently a passenger in the lawn/landscape truck, which was pulling an extended cab. Both vehicles...
- Staff Writer | January 08, 2007 2:17 PM |
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MiscellaneousAn interesting article was published Friday in the Times Daily about the dangers of winter driving, especially in the South, where snow and ice are rare but can be deadly to inexperienced winter drivers.The article points out the statistics that most winter-storm deaths occur on roadways, so it's important for drivers to be aware of safety measures on winter roads.Here are some tips:Make sure...
- Staff Writer | January 05, 2007 1:52 PM |
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Tractor-Trailer AccidentsThe Press-Register reported today that a Mississippi truck driver died Thursday when his tractor-trailer overturned on Franklin Creek Road near the Alabama-Mississippi state line. According to the report, the truck accident occurred when the driver was attempting to get on I-10 east ramp at 5:30 a.m. The gasoline tank the truck was trailing leaked. The road remained closed until 12:30 p.m.
- Staff Writer | January 04, 2007 12:46 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsAccording to a report from The Decatur Daily News, a fatal accident occurred Tuesday in Valhermoso Springs on Alabama 36. The driver died upon impact and her 33-year-old daughter was injured but survived the crash.State troopers believe the accident occurred when the driver of the smaller car crossed the yellow line and lost control, crashing into the SUV holding a family of five. The mother in...
- Staff Writer | January 03, 2007 12:41 PM |
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Tractor-Trailer AccidentsEarly Sunday morning, a woman walking down Alabama 20 during a heavy rainstorm was struck and killed by a pick-up truck. The Decatur Daily News covers the story of this tragic motor vehicle accident.The driver, who was not charged in the accident, said that his visibility was limited and the pedestrian was walking in the middle of the left lane, wearing dark clothing. Trinity police believe she...
- Staff Writer | January 02, 2007 2:46 PM |
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Automobile AccidentsA tragic motor vehicle accident in Mobile Saturday afternoon left a 16-year-old boy riding an all-terrain vehicle with severe injuries. According to reports from The Press-Register, the boy was hit by a Honda Prelude driven by a 19-year-old under the influence of alcohol. The car's driver struck the boy and fled the scene of the accident, but was later arrested. The injured boy was taken to the...