The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has been in effect for 25 years. Yet, many business owners still do not fully understand how it applies to them and what they must do to be incompliance with the act. It can certainly be confusing. The employment provisions only apply to businesses with 15 or more employees, […]
The Most Common Hunting Accident will Surprise You
October 14, 2015 By
When you hear “hunting accident” the first thing that probably comes to mind is an accidental shooting. It turns out that the most common type of hunting accidents are tree stand accidents. In fact, according to Tree Stand Safety Awareness (TSSA) tree stand accidents are the number one cause of serious injury and death to deer […]
New Report on Food Safety
October 12, 2015 By
A new report on food safety in America was recently released by the American Association for Justice (AAJ). If you joined the farm-to-table movement yet, reading Food Safety and the Civil Justice System will have you seriously rethinking your approach to food. But even that may not be enough to keep you safe in the […]
Keyless Ignition Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Danger
October 7, 2015 By
If you or anyone you care about drives a car with a keyless ignition, this warning is for you. The appeal of being able to start your engine with the push of a button is undeniable. No more digging around for your keys every time you get into the vehicle. One less frustration as you […]
In Concussion Will Smith Portrays Doctor who Revealed Brain Disease in NFL Players
October 5, 2015 By
The movie, Concussion, is set to hit theaters in December, 2015. It tells the story of Dr. Bennet Omalu and his battle with the NFL after he discovered the brain disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and its connection to football. When he published his findings in the journal Neurosurgery, in 2005, the NFL went to […]
California Requires Rear-Facing Car Seats for Children Under 2
September 30, 2015 By
California is the third state in the U.S. to pass a law that will require children to stay in rear-facing child safety seats until they reach the age of two. Parents have plenty of time to prepare. Currently, children must ride in rear-facing seats until they are one year of age. The new law does […]
Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Higher Incidence of Road Rage and Crashes
September 28, 2015 By
A recent study, published in the journal Accident Analysis and Prevention, found that drivers who have suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) had much higher rates of road rage and were much more likely to be involved in a traffic accident than those who have not. The study shows a brain injury link to road […]
Brain Disease Found in 96% of Deceased NFL Players Tested
September 23, 2015 By
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive and devastating brain disease caused by repeated head trauma, including subconcussive trauma to the brain. 87 out of 91 Deceased NFL players have tested positive for CTE. That’s 96% Conclusive tests can only be performed post-mortem. For years the NFL tried to deny that there was any connection […]
Recovering From a Car Accident: What You Can Do in the First Three Days to Speed Healing
September 18, 2015 By
If your car accident didn’t put you in the hospital, you may think it is fine to go right back to business as usual. Don’t do it. The steps you take immediately after an accident and over the next three days can make the difference between a full, speedy recovery and a prolonged process of […]
