In 1859, Charles Darwin published his theory on natural selection. Since then people have done their best to test this theory. Starting in 1985, the Darwin Awards began to recognize standout individuals who contributed to the selection process. Please review the information below and do your part to avoid natural selection.
Study Confirms Texting Affects Walking
May 28, 2014 By
A study published in PLOS One, on January 22, 2014, confirms what you have probably already figured out; texting while walking can be dangerous, especially in high risk situations, such as near traffic. Composing a text has more of an effect than reading a text, but both activities impaired pedestrians’ ability to walk a straight […]
Memorial Day Hidden Grilling Danger
May 22, 2014 By
When considering grilling safety we tend to focus on fire safety and safe food handling to avoid food poisoning. It may never cross your mind that the wire brush you use to clean your grill could send you to the hospital with no idea why you are in pain. Wire brushes can leave bristles on […]
General Motors Follows in Toyota’s Footsteps with Recent Recalls Xnoon Ðz Hacked By Xnoon Ðz -New Security Comes With New Vulnerabilities-
May 22, 2014 By
With pending lawsuits prompting the recall of over 11 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles, General Motors has also recently recalled millions of their own vehicles for various reasons. Most recently, 1.6 million General Motors cars were confirmed to suffer from a faulty engine switch that can lead to the vehicle shutting down unexpectedly. Other GM […]
How Safe Is Your Motorcycle Helmet?
May 20, 2014 By
Defective Motorcycle Helmets Wearing a helmet can save your life and minimize brain injuries, but if your helmet is defective you will not be protected. Defective helmets can fail to stand up to impact, fail to provide enough cushioning, or come off completely during a crash failing to provide any protection at all. Even the […]
Asbestos Exposure Among Shipyard Workers
May 19, 2014 By
If inhaled, tiny asbestos fibers can cause a world of trouble within the human respiratory system. Without knowing it, victims of exposure can develop serious diseases, such as mesothelioma. Symptoms of asbestos-related diseases can often take decades to appear, meaning many of those exposed to asbestos have long since retired by the time they are […]
Cat Saves Boy From Dog Attack
May 14, 2014 By
Our dog bite attorneys have been helping to bring awareness to dog attacks for awhile now. We’ve shared information about what do to with injuries and claims, blogged about tips for preventing dog bites, created an infographic for National Dog Bite Awareness Month, and made a downloadable Dog Bite Prevention Guide. And then yesterday this happened: Posted […]
May is Bicycle Safety Month
May 13, 2014 By
May is bicycle safety month, and a great time for bicyclists and drivers to brush up on the basics of bicycling. In 2012, 726 people were killed in bicycle vs. automobile collisions and an estimated 49,000 bicyclists were injured in bicycle accidents. We often hear about bicycle safety for children, but adults are at risk […]
Skiing Brain Injuries On The Rise
May 10, 2014 By
Despite Increase in Helmet Use Skiing Brain Injuries are on the Rise The New York Times recently reported that helmet use is at an all-time high among skiers and snowboarders, but snow sports-related brain injuries and deaths have not declined. In fact, according to some studies, the number of head injuries has significantly increased right […]
