Trouble in Toyland: the 2013 report
Every day, about 500 children are treated in emergency rooms for toy-related injuries, anything from choking on a balloon or swallowing magnets to a scooter accident. The annual report on...
Read moreBack-to-school safety
Four quick safety reminders for parents of children heading back to school in the next week: If you haven’t talked to your kids about bullies all summer, it’s time...
Read moreThis Saturday: Safe Kids Day at the Oregon Zoo
D'Amore Law Group is a proud sponsor of Safe Kids Day at the Oregon Zoo, free with zoo admission on May 4, 2013 - read more
Read moreCome to Safe Kids Day at the Oregon Zoo
Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., the Oregon Zoo will host the 15th Annual Safe Kids Day. Safe Kids Day is a fun and interactive safety event about...
Read moreSaving lives and saving money: the real worth of injury and violence prevention
National Public Health Week – April 1-7, 2013 Every year, 180,000 people die from serious injuries and violence. Not only are these events tragic and primarily preventable, they cost...
Read moreNew moms are more tired, more distracted – and in more car accidents
New mothers may be the most distracted drivers on the road, according to the results of a survey by Safe Kids Worldwide and American Baby. This isn’t hard to imagine. New...
Read moreChild Passenger Safety Week: free car seat check-ups
It’s a sad fact that more children ages 12 and under die from motor vehicle crashes than from any other cause. In honor of Child Passenger Safety Week, Oregon parents and caregivers...
Read moreKeep kids safe on the playground
Most school-related injuries for children ages 5 to 14 happen on the playground. As schools across the country close for the summer, kids have more time to play – and...
Read moreCritical safety issues at trampoline parks
Indoor trampoline parks are under scrutiny after a series of high-profile injuries and deaths lead to questions about their safety. A 30-year-old man died after breaking his neck in a foam...
Read moreOne unexpected way your distracted driving could be tragic
It happens every year, usually starting in the spring. 38 children die each year in hot cars. Most were accidentally left in the vehicle by parents or caregivers. Parents think it can...
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