If you are in a car accident and you think the other driver may have been intoxicated, you need to take steps right away to protect your legal rights. If you can prove that the other driver had been drinking, it will help you prove negligence on the part of the other driver. You may […]
Accident Prevention Highlight: Feb. 1885 1st Seatbelt Patented
February 9, 2015 By
Seatbelts are an everyday part of life now. They have been required equipment in all new cars in the U.S. since 1968. That was more than 80 years after the first seat belt was patented. On February 10, 1885, Edward J. Claghorn, of New York, was granted the first U.S. patent for a seat belt. […]
Alcohol Awareness Month: Restaurant and Bar Owners’ Responsibility/Liability
February 4, 2015 By
When people chooses to drink and drive, they can be held responsible for any injuries they cause, both criminally and civilly. But it can be very difficult for injury victims and the loved ones of those who are killed in drunk driving accidents to collect from drunk drivers who are convicted criminally and often do […]
Most Common Causes of Burn Injuries
February 2, 2015 By
The first week of February is National Burn Awareness Week. To prevent burns, you first need to know the most common causes. Scalding Scald injury is the primary focus of this year’s Burn Awareness week. It is a leading cause of burn injury in people of all ages and the most common cause of burn […]
Stay Inside Your Vehicle After a Multi-Car Pileup
January 30, 2015 By
Unless you smell gas, you should almost always stay inside your vehicle until help arrives after any kind of motor vehicle accident, but it is even more important in a multi-car pileup on a highway. As the multi-car accident continues to progress, it will go against every instinct to stay in your car in the […]
5 Tips for Staying Alive After an Auto Accident
January 28, 2015 By
You have survived a terrifying accident, shaken but physically unscathed. You are overwhelmed with relief, but the danger is far from over. Now you have to protect yourself from other unsuspecting drivers who are swiftly approaching. It has been pounded into your head since your first driving lesson, “Never leave the scene of an accident!” […]
Backcountry Safety
January 27, 2015 By
Rocky Mountain National Park Celebrates its 100th Anniversary With Rocky Mountain National Park celebrating its 100th anniversary, many of you may be planning trips to the backcountry. While it’s good family fun and a healthy way to spend your vacation time, there are some very deadly dangers to consider for the unexperienced. A little preparation […]
Mountain Driving Safety
January 26, 2015 By
Rocky Mountain National Park Celebrates its 100th Anniversary: Mountain Driving Safety January 26, 2015, marks Rocky Mountain National Park’s 100th anniversary. For those who will be visiting the park this season, and those who are planning any mountain excursions, we offer these mountain driving safety tips. Make sure you have plenty of gas before you […]
Staying Safe When the Power Goes Out
December 22, 2014 By
Power outages have become more common. According to a 2011 report by the National Wildlife Federation, we had about five to 20 weather-related power outages per year in the mid 1990’s, and now we have about 50 to 100 each year. Weather-related power outages can happen any time of year. Many of the dangers posed […]
