Orlando Accident & Injury Blog
CDC Links Outbreak of Bacterial Infection to Petland Puppies
A sudden outbreak of campylobacteriosis, a bacterial infection that results in those suffering from it to experience high fevers, diarrhea, and pain in the abdominal area, has led investigators at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to train their eyes on the popular pet store chain Petland. According to the report from the CDC, Petland, a place where many people go in order to purchase puppies, has been selling dogs that are carrying the disease.
Target Recalls Top-Heavy Dressers
Target stores across the nation issued an urgent recall on September 13th that concerns a popular line of dressers sold under the Room Essentials brand name. According to the recall report, these dressers possess 4 drawers and were being sold in three different color options.
FDA Warns Against Drinking Moscow Mules from Copper Mugs
Across the United States, people have been falling in love with the drink known as the Moscow Mule. Made by combining lime juice, vodka, and ginger beer, the Moscow Mule is a fairly standard cocktail that provides tremendous flavor in a simple package. Or is the package so simple after all? One of the most defining characteristics of the Moscow Mule is the copper mug in which many establishments choose to serve the beverage.
Eight Nursing Home Residents Die at Hollywood Hills Rehab Facility
Tragedy struck a South Florida nursing home this week, where six residents at the Rehabilitation Center of Hollywood Hills have been reported dead, according to officials. A criminal investigation has since been launched in order to determine their cause of death in this terrible nursing home accident, but authorities believe it “may be related to the loss of power.”
Widespread power outages due to Hurricane Irma ravaged the coastal region this past weekend, with 12 million people still without power as of Tuesday.
Fatal Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Orlando Home
As communities throughout Florida attempt to recover from the devastating effects of hurricane Irma, stories are beginning to emerge from those who experienced the storm. While the loss of life as a direct result of the hurricane seems thankfully smaller than feared, the terrifying weather event still caused thousands to be displaced, billions of dollars worth of damage, and numerous fatalities. Unfortunately, there are also reports of numerous deaths and injuries that occurred after the storm passed, deaths and injuries that could have been prevented.
Fire Destroys Ocklawaha Mobile Home, Kills 10-Year-Old
On Thursday, early in the morning, emergency dispatchers in Marion County were called in regards to a fire taking place at a mobile home located at 5630 SE 183rd Avenue Road. This address, located within the city limits of Ocklawaha, was the location of a mobile home where a family was living. When firefighters with the Marion County Fire Department arrived, they found the mobile home almost completely consumed by fire. Battling the flames with their hoses, firefighters were able to beat back the blaze enough to begin rescuing those trapped inside.
8 Die at Rehabilitation Center in Hollywood Hills Due to Extreme Heat
Recovery efforts after hurricane Irma are well underway throughout the entire state of Florida, with individuals and communities attempting to assess the damage and rebuild—in some cases from the ground up. While the state grapples with continued flooding and sudden sinkholes, one of the primary focuses at this point in time lies in getting the power back on line for everyone affected by the storm.
Fatal Dual Hit-and-Run Incident in Orange County
Sometime late on Wednesday night or early on Thursday morning, an accident took place in Orange County, along the stretch of Lake Pickett Road that nears the intersection with Wesleyan Boulevard. According to the Florida Highway Patrol and Florida State Troopers, the accident primarily concerned an unnamed 29-year-old man who was behind the wheel of a 2015 Toyota Corolla.
Staying Safe in Florida this Labor Day Weekend
Celebrated every year on the first Monday of September, Labor Day was made a national holiday in 1894, and is “a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers.”
Orlando Motorcyclist Dies in Seminole County Crash
On Wednesday night, a 53-year-old man from Orlando was riding on his motorcycle northbound on U.S. 17-92 when he was involved in an accident with another vehicle. Although the accident is still under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol, an official statement has been released that indicates that the motorcyclist, whose name was not released in the immediate aftermath of the incident, died as a result of the injuries he sustained.
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