School Bus Accident in Kansas City Injures Two Children; Icy Roads Mean School Bus Drivers Must Drive Slower
January 31, 2011 by admin
Filed under child injury, Child Injury Accidents, Child Safety, School Safety, Vehicle Accidents
One of the injured victims was taken to Children’s Mercy Hospital, while the other was released into parental custody and taken home. Icy roads were to blame for the school bus injury accident in Kansas City.
CPSC Recalls Rosebud Drop-Side Baby Crips because of Strangulation Risk
January 31, 2011 by admin
Filed under Child Accidental Death, Child Fatality, Child Injury Accidents, Child Safety, Choking Hazards, Defective Products Injury, Product Recalls, Unsafe Child Products
This potentially life threatening dangerous product recall was announced on January 26, 2011 after it was discovered that the drop gate can become separated from the crib, allowing enough room for an infant child to get their head stuck in the gap and cause a serious injury or even death.
Fund Set up to Help Family of 13 year-old Girl Injured in Kansas City Sledding Accident
January 31, 2011 by admin
Filed under child injury, Child Injury Accidents, Child Safety
A 13 year-old girl is still in the hospital following a sledding accident that happened a couple of weeks ago. The accident happened at Frick Park in Oak Grove, where Johnny Hartwig had taken his daughter and a friend for some seemingly harmless sledding.
Are You Playing Safe this Winter in Kansas City? Winter Weather Safety Tips for Your Child
January 29, 2011 by admin
Filed under Child Accidental Death, child injury, Child Injury Accidents, Child Safety
Before sledding or ice skating or before you hit the slopes for snowboarding or skiing, make sure your child knows the proper winter safety tips so they can play the right way.
Fever Seizures May Be Related to Flu Vaccine; Is Your Kansas City Infant at Risk?
January 28, 2011 by admin
Filed under child injury, Child Safety, Medication Errors, Unsafe Child Products
A fever related seizure, or “febrile seizure” is a convulsion associated with a significant rise in body temperature. They are most common among children between the ages of 6 months and 5 years and nearly all children recover fully, without permanent damage.
Does Your Kansas City Child Play Hockey? Child Head Injuries Could Affect Future of the Game
January 25, 2011 by admin
Filed under Child Accidental Death, child injury, Child Injury Accidents, Child Safety, Sports Injuries
One problem is that most athletes don’t realize that head injuries don’t just limit their ability to play the game. Concussions and traumatic head injuries can have an affect on your daily life as well, leading to painful head aches, inability to focus on routine tasks and memory loss in some cases.
Kansas City Parents, Protect Your Child and Fill Out Those Product Registration Cards
January 14, 2011 by admin
Filed under Child Injury Accidents, Child Safety, Defective Products Injury, Product Recalls, Unsafe Child Products
Thanks to the 2008 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, manufacturers will now be able to contact customers directly if there is a recall on the purchased product.
Hit-and-Run Drunk Driving Accident in NC; Child, Two Adults Hospitalized with Serious Injuries
January 12, 2011 by admin
Filed under Alcohol Related Child Injury Accidents, child injury, Child Injury Accidents, Child Safety, Vehicle Accidents
In 2009, 154 people were killed in alcohol related fatalities. That number swells to 300 for the state of Missouri.
