As families hit the road for summer vacations, they are often setting themselves up for a tire blowout and a potentially deadly accident. Summer heat increases the likelihood of a blowout. Long drives at high speeds, such as traveling on the Interstate, cause tires to heat up even more. And many families travel in RVs […]
Why So Many People Slip and Fall
July 29, 2015 By
Falls are the second leading cause of accidental death and disability, after auto accidents. They are the leading cause of accidents in hotels, restaurants, and public buildings and the leading cause of death in the workplace. In 2013, about 2.5 million non-fatal falls were treated in ER’s with 734,000 victims admitted to the hospital. 25,500 […]
Mental Health Resources after an Accident
July 27, 2015 By
A serious accident can have a very real impact on your mental health. Whether you are an accident victim, someone you love has been injured or killed in an accident, or you were a survivor in an accident where others died, you need help and support. It is normal to experience depression, anxiety, anger, nightmares, […]
Should We Stop Calling Car Wrecks “Accidents”?
July 22, 2015 By
The word “accident” implies something unavoidable, something that “just happens”, and something for which no one can be held responsible. Car accident victims may even believe that it is wrong to seek compensation or sue for their injuries because it was “an accident” and the person who caused it didn’t do it on purpose. But here’s the thing. When […]
Emotional Distress and Mental Health Issues Cause Real Harm after an Accident
July 20, 2015 By
Too many people whose lives have not been touched by a serious car or truck accident scoff at non-economic damages such as emotional distress and mental pain and suffering because they do not understand the real harm that the effects of an accident can cause. The mental and emotional aftermath of an accident can have a ripple effect […]
The Health Risks of Sun Exposure
July 17, 2015 By
Overexposure to the sun’s UV rays can have serious, and even fatal, health consequences. Many people believe that you have only been overexposed if you get a sunburn, but that is incorrect. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but they do cause premature aging, skin cancer, and vision loss. You can protect yourself by properly […]
3 Dangerous Sun Exposure Myths
July 15, 2015 By
July is UV Safety Month. Exposure to the sun’s rays can have deadly consequences, as well as causing non-fatal health problems. There are many misconceptions about UV safety, and believing that you are adequately protected when you are not can put you at serious risk for skin cancer, eye damage, and other health problems. According […]
The Dangers of ATV’s on the Roads
July 13, 2015 By
All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are meant for off-road use, but lawmakers are increasingly choosing to allow them on public and private roads, including paved roads. According to the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), 35 states now allow ATVs on some roadways, and since 2004, 22 of the states that allow ATVs on roads have expanded the […]
How to Avoid Hurting Yourself and Others with a Lawn Mower
July 6, 2015 By
Mowing the lawn is a mundane and common-place task, but a lawn mower is one of the most dangerous household tools. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) more than 250,000 people were treated for lawn mower injuries in 2010. Lawn mower injuries can be very serious, including amputations, vision loss, and severe […]
