The discovery that led to the creation of safety glass was an accident in itself. It was 1903 and French chemist, Edouard Benedictus, was working in his laboratory when he accidentally knocked a glass flask off its shelf. The flask crashed to the floor and shattered, but it did not send sharp shards flying. In […]
Severe Road Rash
April 22, 2015 By
Road rash is term we’re all familiar with, but you may not realize just how severe road rash injuries can be. The majority of road rash injuries are minor injuries that do not require treatment, but severe road rash can grind skin down to the bone and even grind off body parts, such as fingers. […]
Seat Belt Strangulation – A Real Danger to Your Child
April 13, 2015 By
For most parents, seat belt use has become second nature. We rarely think of these safety devices as a danger to our children, but the unused seat belts in your back seat can quickly turn into a strangulation hazard. Kids can get the belts wrapped around their necks or other body parts, and when they […]
Sharing the Road with Farm Equipment
April 8, 2015 By
Anytime you drive on rural roads, there is a chance you will be sharing the road with farm equipment. It is even more likely during planting and harvest seasons, which vary according to the crop and location. Drivers who are not accustomed to seeing farm equipment on the road are often taken by surprise by […]
Airbag Injuries
April 6, 2015 By
Airbags save thousands of lives each year, but they can also cause very serious injuries. Although it rarely happens, airbags have killed children and adults. Older airbags were more dangerous, but even today’s improved airbags can cause very serious injuries. If you have suffered airbag injuries, it can make your auto accident claim more complicated. […]
Stay Safe After an Accident – Instructional Video
April 3, 2015 By
Do you know what do to if you’re in a car accident? Are you sure you’ll remember? Our accident attorneys have helped develop a Stay Safe guide. By wrapping our easy-to-follow instructions around your car’s registration and your proof of insurance, you’ll increase your chances of staying safe after a crash. Checkout this video for more […]
Do I Have a Car Accident Claim if I Was Not Wearing a Seat Belt?
April 1, 2015 By
Yes, you can still recover compensation, even if you were not wearing a seat belt when your car accident occurred. Many people are under the impression that you can’t, and the insurance companies love it when accident victims believe that failure to wear a seat belt bars their claim. Each state is different. In some […]
Ejection from a Vehicle
March 30, 2015 By
One of the most dangerous scenarios, in a car accident, is occupant ejection from the vehicle. Seat belts help to prevent ejection, but a defective seat belt and other vehicle defects can lead to ejection of belted occupants. Similarly, child car seats help to prevent ejection infants and toddlers, but if the seat is not […]
Avoiding Collisions with Deer, Elk, and other Wildlife
March 27, 2015 By
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) there are about 1 million collisions with deer each year, injuring more than 10,000 people and killing about 200. And that’s just counting deer. Collisions with elk, moose, bear, and other wildlife can also result in serious injuries and death. Collisions with wildlife peak during mating […]
