Sharing the road safely with large commercial trucks means understanding some of the limitations and challenges that truck drivers are dealing with, so that you can watch out for the danger zone in truck accidents. Know the Blind Spots Semi-trucks have some massive blind spots, where the truck driver absolutely cannot see you. By knowing where […]
4 Tips For Avoid Injuries When Exercising
November 5, 2014 By
Warm Up First, Stretch Last The old recommendation was to stretch before exercise and other physical activity. That has changed. You do want to warm up before working out or playing sports. Stretching should come after your workout. If you stretch before, you will have less strength and will not perform as well. You want […]
November 2014 – Accident Statistics
November 4, 2014 By
By November of each year many states across North America have seen their first snowfall. This means there’s likely been a jump in traffic, truck, and pedestrian accidents. This cold weather also means an increase in slip and fall accidents – as sidewalks and streets become icy. Most, if not all, of these accidents could […]
Truck Accident Fatalities on the Rise
November 3, 2014 By
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the number of people who died in truck accidents in 2012 was 12% higher than in 2009. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) 3,921 people died in large truck accidents in 2012 and 104,000 were injured. 73% of those injured and killed were […]
Make Sure the Blood and Guts You Decorate with This Halloween Aren’t Your Own
October 31, 2014 By
It wouldn’t be Halloween without jack-o’-lanterns. For many families, carving the pumpkin together is a beloved tradition. Don’t make a trip to the emergency room, or the day you burned the house down, part of your family’s Halloween lore. Pumpkin Carving Safety Tips Prepare your area by laying out some newspaper for the messy stuff […]
Avoiding the Real Horror of Halloween – Safety Tips for Motorists
October 28, 2014 By
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 […]
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. […]
