Traffic fatalities in 2015 were at the highest level since 2008, according to new data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The increase can be attributed at least in part to more miles on the road during that year, which could be due to... Read More

Traffic fatalities appear to be on the rise for the second year in a row, raising concerns that the nation’s roadways may be becoming more dangerous. The National Safety Council, the organization that compiled the latest data, attributes the increase in fatalities since 2014 to... Read More

As the popularity of indoor trampoline facilities continues to grow across the nation, researchers recently undertook to assess the dangers such parks may pose to young children and better understand the types of injuries often sustained there. According to the August issue of Pediatrics, the... Read More

A series of highly-publicized accidents at amusement parks and other popular tourist attractions have led to serious injuries as well as fatalities, causing many to question the sufficiency of the safety rules governing sites of this type. Even a cursory survey of the regulations and... Read More

According to research by an epidemiologist from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention, accidents involving teenage drivers fall into something of a predictable pattern, and that is why adjustments to graduated licensing rules may be in order. The study suggests that understanding what time... Read More

The Sanders Firm is thrilled to announce the recipients of our annual scholarship award. This year we had such outstanding applicants that we are pleased to award three scholarships for three extremely deserving individuals.  These people will change the world for the better.  We are pleased to... Read More

The largest verdict in a Risperdal lawsuit has been awarded to a teenage boy who alleged the antipsychotic drug led to his growth of female-size breasts. Earlier this month, J&J was ordered to pay $70 million in compensatory damages to the Tennessee plaintiff. The jury in the Philadelphia case determined that... Read More

Those who suffer mistreatment or neglect in nursing homes are often left with debilitating psychological and/or physical injuries. But elder abuse is not just a problem between patient and caregiver, a new study shows that physical, verbal and emotional abuse between residents is a growing... Read More

Kids and adults alike are drawn outdoors as the summer heats up. Safety experts including emergency room doctors and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recognize a sharp increase in accidental injuries in the summer. With proper caution, many of the top injuries can be... Read More

The deaths of six children have prompted IKEA to recall more than 35 million dressers due to tip-over risk. The last death occurred in February when a 22-month-old child was killed after a dresser fell on top of him. People that have been injured or lost... Read More