Defective Motorcycle Helmets Wearing a helmet can save your life and minimize brain injuries, but if your helmet is defective you will not be protected. Defective helmets can fail to stand up to impact, fail to provide enough cushioning, or come off completely during a crash failing to provide any protection at all. Even the […]
Asbestos Exposure Among Shipyard Workers
May 19, 2014 By
If inhaled, tiny asbestos fibers can cause a world of trouble within the human respiratory system. Without knowing it, victims of exposure can develop serious diseases, such as mesothelioma. Symptoms of asbestos-related diseases can often take decades to appear, meaning many of those exposed to asbestos have long since retired by the time they are […]
Are You Getting Enough Sleep
May 16, 2014 By
The Dangers of Sleep Deprivation Whether it is self-induced because you are trying to get more out of your days, or caused by a sleep disorder such as insomnia or sleep apnea, sleep deprivation can take a dangerous toll on your health, safety, and well-being. One of the effects of sleep deprivation is impaired judgment […]
Cat Saves Boy From Dog Attack
May 14, 2014 By
Our dog bite attorneys have been helping to bring awareness to dog attacks for awhile now. We’ve shared information about what do to with injuries and claims, blogged about tips for preventing dog bites, created an infographic for National Dog Bite Awareness Month, and made a downloadable Dog Bite Prevention Guide. And then yesterday this happened: Posted […]
Flu Tips
May 14, 2014 By
Reduce Your Risk of Catching and Spreading the Flu News about the flu may make you want to hole up at home and avoid leaving the house at all during flu season, but for most of us that is not an option. There are many things that you can do to reduce your risk of […]
May is Bicycle Safety Month
May 13, 2014 By
May is bicycle safety month, and a great time for bicyclists and drivers to brush up on the basics of bicycling. In 2012, 726 people were killed in bicycle vs. automobile collisions and an estimated 49,000 bicyclists were injured in bicycle accidents. We often hear about bicycle safety for children, but adults are at risk […]
That “Clean” Scent May Be Killing You
May 12, 2014 By
Common Household Toxins: That “Clean” Scent May be Killing You If you have children you have probably already taken precautions to keep them from ingesting common household poisons, such as cleaning products and cosmetics, and of course you aren’t going to ingest them yourself, but what you might not realize is how toxic everyday products […]
Skiing Brain Injuries On The Rise
May 10, 2014 By
Despite Increase in Helmet Use Skiing Brain Injuries are on the Rise The New York Times recently reported that helmet use is at an all-time high among skiers and snowboarders, but snow sports-related brain injuries and deaths have not declined. In fact, according to some studies, the number of head injuries has significantly increased right […]
Is There Lead In Your Home?
May 9, 2014 By
You and Your Children May be Exposed to Lead in Your Home Although lead and asbestos cause very different health problems, and get into our bodies in different ways, there are some similarities in how we can be exposed to these toxins in our homes. Older homes pose the greater risk in both cases, but […]
