“Seat belts save lives” is more than merely a catchy slogan. When properly used, they the risk of death and serious injuries in a car crash by 50%. You might think that saving lives and preventing injuries simply by fastening a seat belt would be something all drivers and passengers would do. However, the Centers…
Broken bones, head injuries, lacerations, and other physical injuries are what typically come to mind when you hear about someone being injured in a car accident. Less frequently considered is the effect of a car crash on the mental health and emotional well-being of the occupants of the vehicles involved in it. Although it is…
Hillsborough County and the city of Tampa are set to receive federal grants totaling $39.7 million to make their streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. The accident statistics from a year ago explain why safety improvements are essential. Hillsborough County had 28,356 vehicle crashes on its streets in 2022, and its 219 fatalities gave it…
Providing an open and welcoming campus that people expect at colleges and universities presents a challenge. Administrators and security officials must develop ways to keep students, faculty, and other campus visitors safe. The challenge becomes even more difficult at schools with on-campus and off-campus housing. Delivering a safe campus environment is a 24-hour-a-day and seven-day-a-week…
Hot and humid is the best way to describe Tampa this summer. On July 4, the area experienced a scorching 97 degrees, setting a new record temperature. However, for the Sunshine State, blistering heat has long been a familiar occurrence. Expect daytime summer temperatures to reach 95 degrees. People live and visit Florida for its…
An extremely popular retirement community in Florida has approximately 120,000 residents. It also has 60,000 golf carts. Vehicles made to transport golfers during a round of golf have become commonplace on roadways throughout Florida. Counting golf carts in the state is challenging due to the lack of registration or titles required. One way to get…
As teenagers grow up and start to explore the world on their own, it’s typical for their parents to be concerned about their safety. Parents can feel more at ease by teaching their teens how to stay safe when mom and dad are not around. Whether they’re going out with friends, traveling to new places,…
Most people in Florida, about 15 million out of a total population of approximately 20 million, reside in coastal areas of the state. This puts them at peril from the damaging effects of hurricanes and tropical storms. Tropical storms and hurricanes begin as low-pressure weather systems the National Weather Service refers to as tropical cyclones.…
If you suffer an injury or illness related to your job, you may be eligible for benefits through workers’ compensation. A workers’ compensation system has been created in every state, including Florida. The purpose of a workers’ compensation system is to provide benefits to pay the medical expenses and wages lost because of work-related injuries…
What better time than National Senior Independence Month to call attention to the organizations and services available to make it safer and more enjoyable for Florida seniors in Tampa and other communities? It’s also a good opportunity to focus on what caregivers can do to ensure that seniors in need of assistance receive it in…