Halloween is the deadliest day of the year for pedestrians. More than twice as many child pedestrian are killed in pedestrian accidents on Halloween than other days of the year. It’s a dangerous night for motorists, too, with intoxication playing a role in a large portion of Halloween accidents. If you are driving on Halloween, […]
Time Change Safety
October 28, 2014 By
November 2 is the end of Daylight Savings Time in 2014. If you are like most people, you look forward to the hour gained and the chance to get a little extra sleep. It’s not just a novelty. Going back to Standard Time has real health and safety benefits. For instance, when we return to […]
Halloween: Party Food Safety
October 27, 2014 By
No one wants their Halloween party to be remembered as the one that made everyone sick last year. Whether your party is for children, adults-only, or a mixed group, some basic food safety is always in order. It only takes a little forethought and planning to pull it off, and you’ll be glad you did. […]
What is Dram Shop and Social Host Liability in Drunk Driving Accidents?
October 24, 2014 By
Although drunk drivers can legally be held responsible for the injuries and deaths that they cause, there are many reasons why that avenue of compensation may not yield nearly enough to cover your medical expenses and other losses, and in some cases there may be no compensation available from the guilty driver. However, dram shop […]
ATV Accident Claims
October 22, 2014 By
According to ATVSafety.gov 327 ATV accident deaths were reported in 2011, and ATV accidents resulted in an estimated 107,500 injuries serous enough to require treatment in emergency rooms, in the U.S. The numbers for 2014 are not yet in, but if the headlines are any indication, it has been a bad year for ATV riders. […]
Product Liability Accidents
October 20, 2014 By
Defective products can cause virtually any type of accident. Car accident victims, drug injury victims, and those who are injured on-the-job are among the many who often discover that their injuries were actually caused by a defective product, and their lawsuit will fall under product liability. In some cases it is obvious, but sometimes it […]
Head Injury – What You Need To Know
October 15, 2014 By
While a traumatic brain injury is serious knowing a few facts can help protect yourself. The injury is caused by a blow or jolt to the head, or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal functions of the brain. Falls are the leading cause of brain injury. Others include car accidents, and sports injuries; […]
Theme Park Accidents
October 15, 2014 By
The theme park and amusement park accidents that we see in the news are terrifying and dramatic, but they are not the most common types of amusement park accidents. More often, theme park visitors and employees are injured in accidents which do not draw the attention of other theme park goers or the media. Even […]
Safety in the Home: Electric Cords and Outlets
October 13, 2014 By
We spend most of our time surrounded by electric cords and outlets. It’s something you may not think about often, but every cord and every outlet poses a danger if it is faulty or used improperly. By being observant and developing good habits, you can minimize the risk of fire, electric shock, and accidents such […]
