When you hear “hunting accident” the first thing that probably comes to mind is an accidental shooting. It turns out that the most common type of hunting accidents are tree stand accidents. In fact, according to Tree Stand Safety Awareness (TSSA) tree stand accidents are the number one cause of serious injury and death to deer […]
Keyless Ignition Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Danger
October 7, 2015 By
If you or anyone you care about drives a car with a keyless ignition, this warning is for you. The appeal of being able to start your engine with the push of a button is undeniable. No more digging around for your keys every time you get into the vehicle. One less frustration as you […]
Brain Disease Found in 96% of Deceased NFL Players Tested
September 23, 2015 By
Chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive and devastating brain disease caused by repeated head trauma, including subconcussive trauma to the brain. 87 out of 91 Deceased NFL players have tested positive for CTE. That’s 96% Conclusive tests can only be performed post-mortem. For years the NFL tried to deny that there was any connection […]
3 Common Causes of Car Crashes – Are You at Risk?
August 24, 2015 By
Even the most careful drivers make mistakes. Some dangerous behaviors are obvious, but sometimes we do very dangerous things in the course of normal driving without even being aware of it. For instance, you know better than to drink and drive, and that certain types of prescription medications cause impairment, but you may not realize […]
4 Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
August 21, 2015 By
More than 80% of motorcycle accidents result in injury or death to the motorcyclist, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The importance of wearing the proper gear cannot be overstated. Helmets get the most press, but you also need the right gloves, jackets, pants, and boots to protect your entire body. Here […]
Types of Car Accidents
August 18, 2015 By
Rear-End Collisions Rear-end collisions are the most common type of auto accident. Most happen at low speeds, but even so, they can cause whiplash injuries which can result in both brain and soft tissue injury. Contrary to popular belief, fault is not automatically assigned to the driver who hit the car in front of them. […]
Ikea Dresser Tip-Over Deaths
August 10, 2015 By
On February 25, 2014, two-year-old Curren Collas died when he was crushed by an Ikea MALM chest that tipped over in his bedroom. He was the first of two children killed by that particular model of chest of drawers last year. There are about 7 million MALM chests in the U.S. right now. Ikea launched […]
Tailgating Vs. Tailgating
August 6, 2015 By
Everything you ever wanted to know about tailgating but were too afraid to ask. Warning: The information contained in this infographic is both informational and graphical in nature. That is why it is called an infographic. They could have also tried “graphrmational” but that sounds funny and there are four consonants in a row, which […]
Are These Dangerous Products in Your Home?
August 3, 2015 By
The most common household items are often the most dangerous. Stoves, clothes dryers, electric blankets – the list is endless. Here are three products that you may have in their homes and use on a daily basis without realizing the dangers. Air Fresheners and Scented Cleaning Products Many air fresheners and cleaning products can release […]
