According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), distracted driving is involved in accidents killing more than nine people and injuring 1,153 in the U.S. each day. Devices of All Types By now pretty much everyone knows that texting is a leading cause of car accidents, but it is not the only […]
Do I Have a Claim if I Was Not Wearing a Helmet in My Motorcycle Accident?
April 27, 2015 By
You can still sue and recover damages for your motorcycle accident injuries, even if you were not wearing a helmet. There are many factors involved. The fact that you were not wearing a helmet can make it very difficult to recover compensation in some states, and it may reduce the amount of money you receive. […]
Accident Prevention Highlight: Safety Glass Invented by Accident
April 24, 2015 By
The discovery that led to the creation of safety glass was an accident in itself. It was 1903 and French chemist, Edouard Benedictus, was working in his laboratory when he accidentally knocked a glass flask off its shelf. The flask crashed to the floor and shattered, but it did not send sharp shards flying. In […]
Severe Road Rash
April 22, 2015 By
Road rash is term we’re all familiar with, but you may not realize just how severe road rash injuries can be. The majority of road rash injuries are minor injuries that do not require treatment, but severe road rash can grind skin down to the bone and even grind off body parts, such as fingers. […]
Defective Appliances Can Cause House Fires
April 20, 2015 By
It sounds like a scene out of Maximum Overdrive. You hear noise in the kitchen, and when you go to investigate, the microwave has turned on all on its own, electricity arcing inside until it cracks the turntable and scorches the bottom of the oven. But it’s not fiction. According to Consumer Reports, that is […]
Child Safety: Hidden Drowning Hazards in the Home
April 17, 2015 By
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 […]
