With the 76th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally just around the corner, it’s time to take a look at last year’s statistics. In 2015, it was estimated that a record-breaking 1,000,000 people attended, according to Department of Transportation (DOT) traffic counts. Another record-breaking number from last year? Thirteen motorcycle accident deaths. The previous record was 11, […]
The Truth Behind High School Football – Football Safety Series
July 19, 2016 By
The 2016 high school football season is on the horizon, and in some states practice begins this month. With over 1 million players, high school football is still wildly popular, but participation is declining, some schools have dropped their football programs, and some doctors are calling for a ban on tackle football in high schools. […]
Camping Safety Checklist
July 15, 2016 By
Camping is such a simple way to get away and have a good time. You don’t need special training, and you don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy it. But, you do need to learn some basic safety tips. Let someone know where you are going and when you should be back […]
One in Five Americans Disabled
July 13, 2016 By
Disability is much easier to think of as something that affects other people than something that could easily affect you at any moment and is highly likely to affect you at some time in your life. The truth is that anyone can become disabled, suddenly or gradually. Right now, one in five American adults has […]
Tire Blowout Lawsuits
July 6, 2016 By
More than 15 years after the Bridgestone/Firestone tire recall involving Ford Explorers and other SUV and light truck rollovers, massive auto recalls are in the headlines almost daily. Faulty tires may have faded into the background of our consciousness, but they are still a serious problem. According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), tire […]
Inflammation, Weather Increase Suicide Rates
June 8, 2016 By
It is a common myth that suicide rates are at their highest in the depths of winter and particularly during the holidays, but the fact is that suicides spike in late spring with the highest numbers in May and June. This is not new knowledge, doctors noticed and studied the trend as far back as […]
Top Injuries that Happen During Summer Vacations
June 1, 2016 By
Make your summer fun last by avoiding these common summer vacation injuries. Food Poisoning Whether you’re trying new foods in exotic locations, or packing your own for a road trip or camping, don’t get so caught up in relaxing and having fun that you ruin your good times with food poisoning. When visiting strange places, […]
Zombie Awareness Month: Basic Zombie Safety Tips
May 27, 2016 By
In celebration of Zombie Awareness Month, we bring you some basic safety tips for preparing for the zombie apocalypse. Gather Your Emergency Supplies Prepare for a complete breakdown of services. You’ll need supplies for sheltering in place as well as a kit for evacuation. Supplies you will need include: Fully stocked fist aid kit. Don’t […]
When Should You Represent Yourself in Court?
May 23, 2016 By
Technically speaking, you have the right to represent yourself in court. But, just because you are allowed to do something, doesn’t mean you should. When you represent yourself, you take on significant financial risks, not just the risk of losing the value of your case. Your chances of winning are dismally low, no matter how […]
