Full text: Presented by AccidentAttorneys.org Humans began crafting stone balls in Scotland more than 5,200 years ago. The Neolithic balls were about the size of a Pokéball, which is about the size of a racket ball. The Ancient Aborigines, the Ancient Chinese, the Ancient Egyptians, the Ancient Mesoamericans…Basically everyone from everywhere balled. Homer wrote about […]
The Poisoning of Flint Michigan
January 21, 2016 By
The water in Flint, Michigan has been contaminated with lead since April, 2014. There is no safe level of lead in the body. Government officials initially denied that there was a problem with the water, and did not acknowledge it until September, 2015. The water was finally declared unsafe for drinking, by state and local […]
Are You Buying Button Batteries?
January 18, 2016 By
Button batteries are those little round batteries you might know as watch batteries, but they are found in many household items. They are often the size of a coin or smaller. These little batteries are another one of life’s hidden dangers that parents have to watch out for. They can kill your child or pet […]
Football Safety: Theodore Roosevelt and the Forward Pass
January 15, 2016 By
With the release of the movie “Concussion”, American football is dealing with some difficult issues. The long-term harm to players, caused by repeated head trauma, can no longer be denied or downplayed. Many professional players now say they do not want their kids to play and some say they would forbid it. While the sport […]
Most Accident Prone Toys Ever Made
December 28, 2015 By
We can only hope that children’s toys are improving and that obviously dangerous toys will stop making it onto store shelves. At least we now have vastly improved system for recalling toys and making the public aware of recalls. Toy recalls are a year-round event, but the holidays always seem to bring to mind the […]
Holiday Hosting Checklist
December 22, 2015 By
With everything that’s on your mind this time of year, it’s nice to have a little cheat sheet to help keep you on track with your hosting plans. You can print this checklist to have on-hand, or use it as prompts for your own personalized list. Food Know when you need to start thawing the […]
Icy Sidewalks – Who’s at Fault
December 11, 2015 By
A slip and fall on an icy sidewalk can be very expensive for victims who suffer serious injuries, medical bills, time missed from work, and more. Even a relatively minor injury from a fall can be costly and cause impairment that affects your ability to work at full capacity in the years to come. In […]
Basic Bow Safety
November 20, 2015 By
With The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 coming out in theaters just one week before Thanksgiving and the rampant holiday shopping that follows, tributes of all ages will certainly have Hunger Games-themed gifts on their wish lists. What could be more appropriate than classic recurve bow? Archery is good for your physical and mental health. […]
Razor Blade Found in Candy
October 30, 2015 By
Halloween should be about filling your mouth with tasty treats but there are real dangers to be aware of. As recently as yesterday a razor blade was found in a Snicker’s bar, prompting warnings from Ohio police. While this kind of incident is rare, it can happen. Thankfully it doesn’t appear that anyone was injured […]
