More than 80% of motorcycle accidents result in injury or death to the motorcyclist, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The importance of wearing the proper gear cannot be overstated. Helmets get the most press, but you also need the right gloves, jackets, pants, and boots to protect your entire body. Here […]
Types of Car Accidents
August 18, 2015 By
Rear-End Collisions Rear-end collisions are the most common type of auto accident. Most happen at low speeds, but even so, they can cause whiplash injuries which can result in both brain and soft tissue injury. Contrary to popular belief, fault is not automatically assigned to the driver who hit the car in front of them. […]
Ikea Dresser Tip-Over Deaths
August 10, 2015 By
On February 25, 2014, two-year-old Curren Collas died when he was crushed by an Ikea MALM chest that tipped over in his bedroom. He was the first of two children killed by that particular model of chest of drawers last year. There are about 7 million MALM chests in the U.S. right now. Ikea launched […]
Avoid Motorcycle Accidents by Assuming That Everyone Else on the Road Will Act Like an Idiot
August 7, 2015 By
Actually, you need to do that to avoid accidents no matter what type of vehicle you operate, but when you’re on a motorcycle there are two reasons why it is even more important than in four-wheeled, enclosed vehicles. The first one is obvious – if you do crash you’re much more likely to die or […]
Are These Dangerous Products in Your Home?
August 3, 2015 By
The most common household items are often the most dangerous. Stoves, clothes dryers, electric blankets – the list is endless. Here are three products that you may have in their homes and use on a daily basis without realizing the dangers. Air Fresheners and Scented Cleaning Products Many air fresheners and cleaning products can release […]
Are Your Tires about to Blow Out?
July 31, 2015 By
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 […]
