About twice as many kids and teenagers are hit by cars and killed on Halloween than other days of the year. That doesn’t mean that your child should be forced to sit at home while everyone else is out trick or treating. Following some basic safety guidelines can greatly reduce the risk that your child […]
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, […]
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. […]
Theme Park Accidents
October 15, 2014 By
The theme park and amusement park accidents that we see in the news are terrifying and dramatic, but they are not the most common types of amusement park accidents. More often, theme park visitors and employees are injured in accidents which do not draw the attention of other theme park goers or the media. Even […]
Safety in the Home: Electric Cords and Outlets
October 13, 2014 By
We spend most of our time surrounded by electric cords and outlets. It’s something you may not think about often, but every cord and every outlet poses a danger if it is faulty or used improperly. By being observant and developing good habits, you can minimize the risk of fire, electric shock, and accidents such […]
Staying Safe around Horses
October 10, 2014 By
Spending time with horses can bring joy into your life. If you have never been around them, or if it has been a long time, you should take a few moments to familiarize yourself with basic horse safety. Horses are large powerful animals, with a very wide range or personalities and temperaments. Some are very […]
Avoiding the Dangers Lurking at the Gas Station
September 29, 2014 By
For most of us, getting gas is just an everyday part of life, but there are a couple of trends you should know, so that you can protect yourself from thieves. A purse snatching technique, known as “sliding” involves thieves who sneak into your car while you pump your gas, and physically take your belongings. […]
Gun Safety for Kids
September 17, 2014 By
Even if you choose to not have guns in your home, teaching your child gun safety is a must. Kids can encounter guns in all sorts of settings, and if they understand gun safety a tragedy can be avoided. When kids see guns as forbidden and mysterious objects, they are more likely to be curious […]
Brain Injury: What is Second Impact Syndrome?
September 13, 2014 By
Second impact syndrome (SIS), sometimes referred to as recurrent traumatic brain injury, is a brain injury that occurs when a repeat injury is sustained before a previous brain injury has healed. SIS is often fatal. It occurs in teenagers and young adults, typically high school and college athletes. Those who survive usually suffer serious and […]
