CDC Reports States: You’re More Likely To Contract A Norovirus In A Restaurant Than On A Cruise Ship
Norovirus has been in the news regarding large outbreaks on cruise ships: 630 passengers and 54 crew in 2014 on Royal Caribbean Explorer of the
Judgment for Smoker’s Family Stands; US Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Tobacco Companies’ Appeals
As a teen, Jacqueline Miller got hooked. Smoking Old Gold Cigarettes with her friends turned into on a two-pack a day habit until she died
Donation of Reflective Gloves Helps Keep Crossing Guards Safe
Zero. That’s the number of crossing guards and students injured during the Duval County 2013 school year. The 300 crossing guards who serve Duval County
Move Over Law – Protect Those Who Protect Us
Every day, police, firefighters, paramedics and emergency vehicles are out on our roads helping to keep Floridians safe. Summer traffic is here and it’s a
Emergency Contact Registration Could Save Your Life
The Florida Department of Highway Safety is asking Floridians to register their emergency contact information as part of their hurricane season preparations. Who would law
EdSpark Venue at One Spark Exceeds Expectations
Attorney Wayne Hogan was pleased to help support the Schultz Center’s EdSpark Initiative. Wayne donated underwriting spots on WJCT 89.9 FM to get the word
Taylor Smith Awarded with W. Douglas Hartley Scholarship
Wayne Hogan awarded Taylor Smith the 2014 W. Douglas Hartley Scholarship at a special awards ceremony for St. Augustine High School seniors. Ms. Smith will
How Many People Are Killed By Medical Errors? The Answer is Shocking
Several months ago, Malaysia Airlines flight 370 went missing with 239 passengers and crew. Twenty-five countries provided 12 aircraft, 14 ships, a robotic submarine, and
Why You Might Not Want to Use a Debit Card
A Debit Card has become a popular alternative to credit cards with consumers because they only allow you to spend what you have in your
Hurricane Season Preparedness: ANIMALS
Residents of Florida know the importance of hurricane preparedness. But have you accounted for your pets? An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of
Chris Burns on First Coast News About Florida’s Pedestrian Dangers
A nationwide study about pedestrian injuries and fatalities was just released. The 2014 “Dangerous By Design” Report finds that FOUR FLORIDA CITIES – Orlando, Tampa/St.
Inflatables: A Safety Threat? Bounce House Injuries on the Rise.
Recently, Yahoo News posted an article questioning the safety of bounce houses (sometimes called “moonwalks”), those now ubiquitous inflatable structures that appear at carnivals, birthday
Warning Signs of a Stroke
As discussed more extensively in the links below, the warnings signs of stroke include: Sudden onset of facial drooping (particularly on one of the face
Epidemic of Distracted Driving – Police Include It on Accident Reports
Distracted driving is any mental or physical activity that takes the driver’s focus off the primary task of driving. The revised 2011 Florida crash report
Wayne Hogan Helps Waterproof Jacksonville Double its Swim Lessons for Kids
Wayne Hogan is glad to partner with Mayor Alvin Brown to support Waterproof Jacksonville, a citywide campaign to prevent accidental drowning by teaching children to
Former Jaguars LB Russell Allen Retiring After Stroke During Game
By Bruce R. Anderson, Jr. and Matthew W. Sowell Professional football teams cut players all the time. However, Russell Allen, a valuable player for the
FDA Recommends Discontinuing GenStrip Blood Glucose Test Strips Use
The FDA has advised people with diabetes and health care professionals to stop using GenStrip Blood Glucose Test Strips because the strips may report incorrect
FDA Order Requires New Warning For Corticosteroids Injections For Pain
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an Order requiring injectable corticosteroids carry a warning label about the risks of severe adverse effects from
Times-Union Article on Texting Citations, Distracted Driving
An article that appeared in the Florida Times-Union and the St. Augustine Record found that citations for texting while driving, both locally and statewide, are
Hogan Gets Distracted Driving Message Out in Advantage Business Magazine
Wayne Hogan took his message, “one text or call can wreck it all,” to the business community. This article about employers’ liability with distracted driving