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As all-terrain vehicle (ATV) use continues to gain in popularity in the United States, so do the amount of injuries and deaths due to ATV-related incidents. ATV’s are heavy, and fast, pieces of machinery, up to 600 lbs and 75 MPH respectively. Although the vehicle is required to be registered, in the State of Rhode…

The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently released its annual count of postal workers involved in a dog attack. The USPS says in 2016, there were 6,755 dog attacks on their employees while carrying out work duties. That number is not good news for mail carriers, especially since the 20 16 number is higher than…

The Super Bowl is one of the most watched sporting events of the year. Millions will tune in to root for their favorite team (or their favorite commercials)! This Super Bowl Sunday is a great time to get together with fellow fans, friends, and family to enjoy some friendly jabs as well as good food…

A fall can cause a traumatic brain injury or TBI, which includes concussions. Elderly people are more susceptible to falls because the ability to balance decreases with age, and they may have more difficulty walking without assistance. For this reason, falls in nursing homes are common because of the number of elderly and incapacitated patients.…

Skiing – a thrilling winter activity and a great way to keep in shape during the cold winter months. Maybe it brings the desired adrenaline rush some are seeking in a sport. Of course, that comes with its risks. So, you may not be surprised to hear that most serious ski injuries don’t happen to…

An Atlanta, Georgia man has been arrested after his two pit bulls fatally attacked a 6 year old boy and critically injured a 5 year old girl, as they walked to school Tuesday morning. The owner of the dogs, Cameron Tucker, has been charged with two counts of Reckless Conduct. Georgia is a “negligence” state…

In the past, vehicles were designed to provide safety to passengers in a collision. Airbags and seat belts are examples of safety features car designers added to vehicles to help reduce the risk of serious injury and death. Today’s manufacturers and engineers are focused on preventing accidents in addition to reducing the risk of injury…

In the wake of a horrific school bus accident this past November in Tennessee, Rhode Island lawmakers are making another push towards a school bus seat belt law. Coventry Republican Rep. Robert Nardolillo is attempting a third time to require seat belts on newly acquired school buses in Rhode Island. The bill, introduced Friday, would…

Snow covered trees, ice glistening from rooftops, and snow falling on a cold winter’s night while you sit by the fireplace may sound very appealing — until you try to walk on ice and snow covered walkways. Winter weather creates some of the most beautiful landscapes in Rhode Island, but it also creates some of…

According to The Providence Journal, a 30-year-old Cumberland woman walking to work on August 24 died after being struck by a Peter Pan bus. The bus struck Michelle Cagnon as she crossed East Approach in front of the Alex and Ani City Center ice skating rink. It appears that the Peter Pan bus was turning…