According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the second leading cause of death for children ages one to four. Swimming pools pose and obvious danger, but there are everyday items in your home that can pose a hidden drowning risk for infants and toddlers. Toilets, buckets, and other containers […]
Five Foods You Should Never Feed Your Cat or Dog
April 15, 2015 By
Avocado Avocado contains a toxin called persin. It is found in the fruit, seeds, leaves, and bark of the avocado plant. It is considered mildly toxic to dogs and cats, and can cause diarrhea and vomiting. Persin is even more dangerous for birds, horses, cattle, and goats. In addition to the toxin, the avocado pit […]
Seat Belt Strangulation – A Real Danger to Your Child
April 13, 2015 By
For most parents, seat belt use has become second nature. We rarely think of these safety devices as a danger to our children, but the unused seat belts in your back seat can quickly turn into a strangulation hazard. Kids can get the belts wrapped around their necks or other body parts, and when they […]
Brachial Plexus Birth Injury
April 10, 2015 By
Brachial plexus birth injuries are usually preventable, meaning most are the result of medical negligence. Brachial plexus injury is not life-threatening, and does not affect the brain, but it can cause life-time impairment. The injury affects the ability to use the shoulder, arm, hand, and fingers. Parents are often told that brachial plexus injuries are […]
Sharing the Road with Farm Equipment
April 8, 2015 By
Anytime you drive on rural roads, there is a chance you will be sharing the road with farm equipment. It is even more likely during planting and harvest seasons, which vary according to the crop and location. Drivers who are not accustomed to seeing farm equipment on the road are often taken by surprise by […]
Airbag Injuries
April 6, 2015 By
Airbags save thousands of lives each year, but they can also cause very serious injuries. Although it rarely happens, airbags have killed children and adults. Older airbags were more dangerous, but even today’s improved airbags can cause very serious injuries. If you have suffered airbag injuries, it can make your auto accident claim more complicated. […]
Stay Safe After an Accident – Instructional Video
April 3, 2015 By
Do you know what do to if you’re in a car accident? Are you sure you’ll remember? Our accident attorneys have helped develop a Stay Safe guide. By wrapping our easy-to-follow instructions around your car’s registration and your proof of insurance, you’ll increase your chances of staying safe after a crash. Checkout this video for more […]
Do I Have a Car Accident Claim if I Was Not Wearing a Seat Belt?
April 1, 2015 By
Yes, you can still recover compensation, even if you were not wearing a seat belt when your car accident occurred. Many people are under the impression that you can’t, and the insurance companies love it when accident victims believe that failure to wear a seat belt bars their claim. Each state is different. In some […]
Ejection from a Vehicle
March 30, 2015 By
One of the most dangerous scenarios, in a car accident, is occupant ejection from the vehicle. Seat belts help to prevent ejection, but a defective seat belt and other vehicle defects can lead to ejection of belted occupants. Similarly, child car seats help to prevent ejection infants and toddlers, but if the seat is not […]
