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Wooten Kimbrough, P.A has been named a Tier 1 firm in Orlando for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2014.

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Doug / 11-01-2013 / Firm News

For the fourth year in a row, Wooten Kimbrough, P.A has been named a Tier 1 firm in Orlando for Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs by  U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” in 2014. Wooten Kimbrough, P.A., an Orlando injury law firm with more than 100 years of combined experience between its attorneys, is pleased […]

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Getting Sued Over Sending a Text Message?

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Doug / 08-30-2013 / Auto Accidents

The American Bar Association Journal ran a story this week that may surprise many of you regarding texting and driving. No, it isn’t about the risks and harm associated with texting and driving, it’s about the person sending the text to the driver! In a New Jersey appellate court, the Court has held that “a […]

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Feds Promote Back to School School Bus Safety

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Doug / 08-15-2013 / Auto Accidents

Statistics show that riding the school bus is the safest way for children to get to school.  School bus safety has again been in the spotlight after the National Transportation Safety Board addressed the question of seat belts on school buses. This latest discussion regarding school bus accidents and seat belts was linked to a […]

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Keeping Your Kids Safe at Florida Theme Parks

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Doug / 04-23-2013 / Newsletter

Tips from our Orlando Injury Lawyers From the Magic Kingdom to Sea World to dozens of others, Orlando has near-infinite options for family summertime fun. As the summer is quickly approaching, it is important to learn how to keep you and your family safe at Orlando’s many theme parks. Water and Heat We call it […]

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Our Orlando Injury Lawyers Talk About Football-Related Brain Injuries

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Doug / 02-25-2013 / Newsletter

More than 4,000 former pro football players are currently suing the NFL over football-related brain injuries. While falls and motor vehicle accidents continue to be the two leading causes of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in the United States, more and more research suggests that playing football significantly increases one’s risk for both chronic brain injury […]

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Our Orlando Injury Attorneys Discuss Keeping Your Child Safe Inside Your Vehicle

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Doug / 01-25-2013 / Newsletter

Despite the implementation of car seat laws in all 50 states and Washington DC, as well as improvements in overall vehicle safety, the leading cause of death for children ages one to 12 in the United States continues to be motor vehicle accidents. In 2010 alone, auto accidents claimed the lives of 1,428 children ages […]

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Coping with a Spinal Cord Injury: Tips from Our Orlando Injury Lawyers

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Doug / 12-26-2012 / Newsletter

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 200,000 people in the United States currently live with a spinal cord injury, and about 12,000 to 20,000 people sustain new spinal cord injuries each year. These injuries occur when there is damage to any part of the spinal cord, which can result in […]

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Birth Trauma and Cerebral Palsy: Info From Orlando Injury Lawyers

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Doug / 11-21-2012 / Newsletter

Cerebral palsy is caused by damage to the cerebrum, the part of the brain responsible for cognitive thought, voluntary movement, learning, reasoning, problem solving, speech and emotions. This condition is characterized by physical and mental impairments as well as developmental delays. Children with cerebral palsy may suffer from seizures, difficulty eating or swallowing, learning disabilities, […]

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What Is a Catastrophic Injury?

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Doug / 10-24-2012 / Newsletter

While many injuries heal completely, some are so severe they result in permanent physical and/or mental impairments. These injuries are known as catastrophic injuries, and they include spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injury, paralysis, severe burns and dismemberment. If you or your loved one has suffered a catastrophic injury, you may be entitled to compensation […]

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IIHS Aims to Help States Improve Graduated License Programs

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Doug / 09-26-2012 / Newsletter

Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) programs began gaining popularity in the mid-1990s. By the end of 2000, all but nine states had GDL laws in place. Although GDL laws vary from state to state, most programs include some combination of the following: Nighttime driving restrictions Restrictions on driving with passengers Ban on non-emergency cell phone use […]

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What Is Wrongful Death?

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Doug / 08-24-2012 / Newsletter

When a person dies because of another party’s negligence or wrongdoing, it is generally a wrongful death. While no amount of money can make up for the loss of a loved one, the victim’s family may be entitled to compensation for medical and funeral expenses, loss of future earnings and benefits, loss of care and […]

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The Dangers of Using a Cell Phone While Driving

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Doug / 07-23-2012 / Newsletter

According to researchers at the University of Utah, cell phone use can impair a driver just as much as a blood alcohol concentration of .08. Yet, according to a survey conducted by Nationwide Mutual Insurance in 2007, 73 percent of drivers talk on cell phones while behind the wheel. Distracted driving claims thousands of American […]

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8-Year-Old Boy Mauled In Vicious Pit Bull Attack

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Doug / 11-04-2011 / Dangerous

An 8-year-old boy from Deerfield Beach in Florida was severely injured in a dog attack involving a pit bull in October, according to sources.  Nicholas Garvey was riding his bicycle in his neighborhood when he was attacked by Jada, a pit bull belonging to Jeanette Peterson.  Neighbor Sharon Haynes was able to eventually pull the […]

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Charges Filed Against Teen Posing As Physician Assistant

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Doug / 11-02-2011 / Consumer Safety

A teenager in Kissimmee is being charged and accused of posing as a physician assistant in a hospital, according to The Orlando Sentinel.  According to St. Cloud Police Chief Pete Gauntlett, it’s not the first time young Matthew Scheidt has pulled this stunt.  They said they investigated similar claims last month before deciding not to […]

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Orlando Theme Parks Report 12 Injuries

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Doug / 10-31-2011 / Personal Injury

Theme parks in Orlando this past quarter have reported 12 serious injuries to the state, according to the Miami Herald.  The report is required to be filed quarterly with the state.  Seven of the injuries were reported at Walt Disney World, three at Universal Orlando, one at Seaworld Orlando and one at Wet ‘n Wild. […]

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Top Five Deadliest Food-Borne Illnesses

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Doug / 10-07-2011 / Food-borne Illnesses

Listeria is all of a suddenly the most popular word on the news and Internet. Listeria is one of many types of bacteria that have been found in the food supply, triggering food poisoning and sometimes death. It seems as if the entire U.S. food supply has experienced some type of bacteria, from listeria-contaminated spinach […]

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How to Help Prevent Food Poisoning

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Doug / 10-05-2011 / Food-borne Illnesses

People infected with food-borne organisms may be symptom-free or may have symptoms ranging from mild intestinal discomfort to severe dehydration and bloody diarrhea. Food poisoning and food-borne illnesses outbreaks have become common throughout the United States. A recent Listeria outbreak caused by contaminated spinach dip affected Florida Publix stores. The recall affects 16-ounce containers of […]

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Hand Washing Helps Prevent Spread of Food Contamination

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Doug / 10-03-2011 / Food-borne Illnesses

The recent food-borne illnesses have brought attention to cooking food to safe temperatures and storing food safely in order to avoid bacterial contamination. Listeria, an outbreak traced to contaminated cantaloupes, has sickened 72 people and claimed lives in 18 states. Other recent outbreaks include salmonella and E.coli, traced to contaminated meats that have sickened consumers. […]

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Study Finds Low Rate of Medical Malpractice Claim Payouts

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Doug / 09-30-2011 / Insurance Claim Disputes

According to the American Association for Justice, a study has found that less than a quarter of the claims that doctors filed with an insurer seeking coverage for medical malpractice liability resulted in payments to those alleging harm. The study published in the New England Journal of Medicine said the low rate of payments shows […]

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Louisiana Medical Malpractice Cap is Unconstitutional, Says Trial Court

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Doug / 09-26-2011 / Medical Negligence

According to the American Association for Justice, Louisiana state trial court has said that the Louisiana medical malpractice damages cap violates the state constitution’s equal protection and adequate remedy guarantees. The court cited the appellate court opinion striking the cap in suits against nurse practitioners, calling it discriminatory only against the most severely injured victims […]

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Florida Launches Prescription Tracking Database

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Doug / 09-23-2011 / Pharmacy Errors

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Florida’s prescription-drug-monitoring database, which advocates expect to help discourage doctor shopping and overprescribing of medications, has launched. Those supporting the database have called the system a key tool in combating Florida’s prescription-drug problem. Law enforcement has said that abusers choose Florida because their home state already has a similar monitoring […]

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Positive Salmonella Test Prompts Second Ground Turkey Recall

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Doug / 09-21-2011 / Food-borne Illnesses

As we previously reported, Cargill Corp has resumed productions on their turkey meat recall after a massive recall of its product. However, a second incident with contaminated ground turkey has prompted the company to issue yet another salmonella-related recall. Cargill Corp has announced an immediate recall of 185,000 pounds of 85 percent lean, fresh ground […]

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Florida Counties On West Nile Alert After Two Deaths

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Doug / 09-19-2011 / Consumer Safety

According to the Duval County Health Department, a Jacksonville woman has died after contracting the West Nile virus. The death is the second this year from the mosquito-borne illness. The Duval County now has twelve confirmed cases of West Nile this year, the latest case involving a 43-year-old man. The West Nile virus spread to […]

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Orlando Is Cleaning Up Cancer Causing Chemical

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Doug / 09-16-2011 / Consumer Safety

According to the Orlando Sentinel, thousands of gallons of molasses are being pumped into the ground in Orlando in hopes of cleaning up a toxic spill that almost landed the city on a list of the nation’s most hazardous places. The molasses serves as kind of food to activate subterranean bacteria that will then feast […]

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Florida Pharmacy Applications Increased, DEA Warns of Pill Mills

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Doug / 09-14-2011 / Pharmacy Errors

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration reports that the number of applications to open new Florida pharmacies has surged. Sen. Mike Fasano called the increase alarming. A new law seeks to prohibit doctors from dispensing some of the most abused prescription medications from their offices. In 2010, 90 of the top 100 oxycodone-purchasing physicians in the […]

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Death Linked To King International’s ShoulderFlex Massager

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Doug / 09-07-2011 / Defective products

The FDA issued a recall on a neck massager after the death of Florida radiologist found strangled on Christmas Eve. The local police department confirmed that the device found next to Dr. Michelle-Ferrari-Gergerson’s body was King International’s ShoulderFlex Massager. The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning about the ShoulderFlex last week, saying its rotating […]

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Top Five Florida Theme Park Rides With The Most Lawsuits

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Doug / 09-02-2011 / Theme park accidents

Millions of people visit Florida amusement parks each year. Disney World and Universal Studios are some of the most popular theme park attractions in the world. According to the Themed Entertainment Association, approximately 119 million people visited Disney attractions in 2009. Unfortunately, injuries and accidents are as common as tourists visiting Florida’s amusement parks. In […]

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FDA Warns High Dosage of Celexa Causes Heart Problems

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Doug / 08-31-2011 / Consumer Safety

According to the Food and Drug Administration, anti-depressant Celexa in higher doses may trigger potentially fatal changes in heart rhythm. The FSA issued a warning saying that the maximum recommended dose of Celexa has been changed to 40 mg per day and that studies showed no benefit in the treatment of depression with doses higher […]

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How to Keep Your Home Safe While Traveling to Florida

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Doug / 08-29-2011 / Tourist Injuries

Summer season is a busy time for tourist leaving their homes for days or weeks at a time. Tourists traveling to Florida have several ways of keeping their homes safe. A vacant home, or one that appears vacant, is an appealing target to a burglar. Here are several ways you can keep your home safe […]

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Wizarding World Theme Park Dragon Challenge Ride Modified After Second Injury

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Doug / 08-26-2011 / Theme park accidents

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Universal Studios has adjusted the popular Harry Potter-themed thrill ride following two recent accidents in which tourists suffered injuries from loose objects. The Dragon Challenge attraction injured a man recently, causing permanent injuries to his right eye. Universal Studios in Orlando said that it has stopped simultaneously launching a pair […]

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How Safe is Ground Turkey? Cargill Resumes Meat Production

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Doug / 08-24-2011 / Food-borne Illnesses

According to Quality Assurance Magazine, Cargill has enhanced safety programs and resumed production of ground turkey after receiving approval from USDA. The plan in Springdale, AK, responsible for a massive recall of ground turkey that was found to be contaminated with salmonella, has resumed its full production. Cargill recalled 36 million pounds of ground turkey […]

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Ten Basic Patient Safety Checklists Could Save 85,000 Lives

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Doug / 08-22-2011 / Medical Negligence

According to the consumer group Public Citizen, ten basic patient safety steps could save 85,000 lives and $35 billion annually. The group analyzed the results of several studies of treatment protocols for chronically recurring, avoidable medical errors. The group also said that severe pressure ulcers cost an average of $70,000 apiece to treat. A catheter […]

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36 Million Pound Ground Turkey Recall

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Doug / 08-19-2011 / Food-borne Illnesses

According to Food Safety News, some safety experts are not sure if recalling 36 million pound of turkey is enough. An Oregon epidemiologists says that he fears, despite the massive recall, that more Cargill ground turkey products may be contaminated with salmonella and should be taken off the market. Dr. Bill Keene, a nationally known […]

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Florida Ends Weekly Bacteria Tests At Some Beaches

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Doug / 08-17-2011 / WKN News

According to the Orlando Sentinel, Florida will end weekly bacteria tests at some of state’s beaches. The state plans to stop weekly testing for bacteria at fifty five locations statewide because of budget cuts that have wiped out resources to continue with the Florida Healthy Beaches program. The Florida Department of Health cut $525,000 from […]

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Summary of Florida Motorcycle Helmet and Insurance Laws

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Doug / 08-16-2011 / Motorcycle accident

If an adult meets certain insurance standards under their motorcycle policy, Florida law does not require that person to wear a helmet while on a motorcycle. Most bikers are safer riders and yet, sadly, they can still get hurt by careless motorists. Everyone needs to understand that, helmet or not, bikers are legal and safe […]

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Chantix May Increase Your Risk of Heart Attack

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Doug / 08-12-2011 / Defective products

A new study conducted by a Johns Hopkins researcher says that the popular anti-smoking drug Chantix may be responsible for increasing the risk of heart attacks and other serious heart problems in healthy, middle-aged smokers. Dr. Sonal Singh, the study’s lead author, is calling for the Food and Drug Administration to issue a stronger warning […]

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How to Keep Germs Away During Florida Flights

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Doug / 08-10-2011 / Tourist Injuries

Thousands of tourists visit Florida each month, many of them traveling by airplanes. Airplanes may be more comfortable forms of travel for some families but flights can be sources of germs and illnesses. Thousands of flights in the air each day carry millions of microscopic germs along for the ride. Keep your family safe when […]

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Salmonella Outbreak Injures 77 Consumers, Kills One

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Doug / 08-08-2011 / Food-borne Illnesses

According to the Orlando Sentinel, salmonella cases linked to fresh or frozen ground turkey meat have been reported in 26 U.S. states. Since March, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked 77 incidents to salmonella, which causes nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea. One person has died as a result of the salmonella […]

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Careless Driving Injures Eight Bus Passengers in Orlando

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Doug / 08-05-2011 / Auto Accidents

According to CBS News 12, nine people were injured when a car rear-ended a central Florida commuter bus. The Florida Highway Patrol reports that the Lynx bus was stopped to pick up passengers when a car hit it. Injured travelers were taken to three different Orlando hospitals. The officials report that none of the injuries […]

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Eleven People Stuck on E.T. Ride Due to a Blown Breaker

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Doug / 08-03-2011 / Theme park accidents

According to the Orlando Sentinel, eleven riders had to be rescued from the E.T. ride at Universal Studios after the ride stopped moving. A technical glitch caused the theme park ride to stop and the Orlando Fire Department used a ladder truck to get the people off the website. Officials said the call came in […]

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Sickle Cell Trait Creates a Deadly Danger Zone in Football

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Doug / 08-01-2011 / Consumer Safety

According to the Orlando Sentinel, college football and sickle cell trait are a lethal combination for young athletes. There have been nine deaths related to sickle cell trait in college football since 2000, making up approximately 42.9 percent of the 21 non-traumatic deaths in college football. Sickle cell has killed more college athletes than heatstroke […]

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Primeval Whirl Theme Ride Remains Closed Due To Worker Death Investigation

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Doug / 07-29-2011 / Theme park accidents

According to Orlando Parks News, Disney’s Primeval Whirl located in the infamous Disney’s Animal Kingdom will remain closed until at least September of 2011. The wild mouse coaster claimed the life of a Disney worker in March, the ride will remain closed while the investigation of the accident is ongoing. Another cast member fell on […]

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Children’s Watches Sold At Walt Disney World Subject to Recall

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Doug / 07-27-2011 / Theme park accidents

According to CF News 13, light-up watches sold at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida have been recalled due to being a potential burn risk and tourist injuries. The children’s light-up watches, featuring Disney characters such as Buzz Lightyear, Tinker Bell or Lightning McQueen, were sold at Disney’s theme parks from November to January 2011 […]

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Postal Worker Claims PTSD After Big Thunder Mountain Ride

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Doug / 07-25-2011 / Theme park accidents

A British postal worker visiting Florida’s Walt Disney World claims he was injured while riding on Big Thunder Mountain. George Ramplin, 43, filed papers in court this week alleging that a ride on Big Thunder Mountain caused him to suffer from post traumatic stress disorder, an unusual tourist injury , which led him to steal […]

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Young Children At High Risk Of Drowning

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Doug / 07-22-2011 / Tourist Injuries

According to the Florida Department of Health report from 2001-2005, the state averages 465 deaths per year from unintentional drowning. Another study found that Florida ranks top in drowning deaths of toddlers and young children. A 2008 report found that 71% of Florida’s unintentional drowning deaths involved children under the age of four. It is […]

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Keeping Your Children Safe At Disney Theme Parks

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Doug / 07-20-2011 / Theme park accidents

A trip to a Disney theme park can be quite a wonderful time for the entire family. Taking children to very crowded and busy public venues can create unique safety challenges for parents. While having fun, it should be important to always be safe. Parents can enjoy family adventures knowing their children remain protected and […]

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Disney Theme Park Rules Your Family Should Follow

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Doug / 07-18-2011 / Tourist Injuries

Disney World theme park touring can be a great and fun adventure for the entire family. It takes money to prepare for the trip, as well as travel and attending many theme parks that Orland has to offer. Keeping your family safe during a visit to Disney World theme parks is important. However, many things […]

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Four Tips To Keep You Safe At Florida Theme Parks

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Doug / 07-15-2011 / Tourist Injuries

According to the Theme Park Insider, Florida tourists can enjoy the state’s many theme parks while preventing theme park injuries. Here are a few tips to help keep you and your family safe on your next vacation to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World or another amusement park. Stay cool and avoid sunburn: Water […]

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Unsafe Universal Studios Ride Shuts Down Due To Fire

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Doug / 07-13-2011 / Tourist Injuries

According to the Injury Lawyer Directory, a fire broke out on the water ride “Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls” at Universal Studios’ Islands of Adventure theme park in Orlando. A theme park employee noticed the smoke and evacuated all tourists and staff members before flames engulfed one of the ride’s housing structures. Some of the guests […]

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