If you’re the parent of a four-legged friend, you know the love you feel for your dog or cat is quite similar to the love you feel for any member of your family. You feed your dog, walk your dog, maybe even dress your dog, and you want to take your dog on all kinds […]
The Myth of Frivolous Lawsuits
March 22, 2019 By
According to the Wall Street Journal, 87% of voters agreed that there are “too many lawsuits filed in America.” The Trial Lawyers Association of D.C. takes a look at The Civil Justice System: Protecting Your Family in this video: Take a moment to learn more about the difference between criminal and civil cases, why civil […]
When Parents Don’t Wear Seatbelts
February 27, 2019 By
A recent study found that parents who buckle up are more likely to make sure that when their kids are riding with them they are buckled up, too. More specifically, it found that in both fatal and nonfatal motor vehicle crashes, drivers who did not wear their seatbelts were more likely to have unrestrained passengers […]
Top Reasons Why Car Accidents Happen
February 8, 2019 By
There are lots of reasons why car accidents happen on the road however, many of these accidents are avoidable. In this helpful inforgraphic, we take a look at some of the top reasons why crashes happen. Special thanks to the Maurer Law Firm, PPLC.
Have You Heard of the “Dutch Reach”? It Saves Lives!
January 18, 2019 By
With all the technological advances in our cars today, driving should be safer than ever before. We have forward collision warning systems, blind spot monitoring systems, emergency braking, rearview cameras, and even self-driving cars. There certainly is no shortage of automotive safety technology available today, and as such, drivers are relying on these bells and […]
Spanish-Speaking Man Dies at Theme Park; Wasn’t Able to Read Ride Warnings
January 16, 2019 By
Jose Calderón Arana had been enjoying the day at Universal Islands of Adventure, a theme park in Orlando, Florida that opened in May 1999 and converted from Universal Studios Florida into the Universal Orlando Resort. The park’s slogan is “Vacation Like You Mean It,” and that’s exactly what Mr. Arana was doing with his family on […]
What to do During and After Electric Shock Emergencies
January 14, 2019 By
Do Not Touch the Victim with Your Bare Hands to Free Them from the Power Source In case you thought it was just an old wives’ tale, yes, you really will get shocked if you touch someone who is stuck to a power source. You won’t be helping, you’ll just be making things worse. The […]
Rental E-Scooters: A Solution to “the Last Mile” Problem or a Public Safety Nightmare?
January 11, 2019 By
Many emergency room doctors will remember 2018 as the year of the electric scooter. It started in March, when several tech companies began flooding cities across the U.S. with the cheap, convenient transportation solution. Thousands hit the streets and sidewalks, almost entirely unregulated in most cities. Rental e-scooters were an instant hit, appealing to a […]
Electrocution Death and Construction Workers
January 9, 2019 By
After analyzing data from the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the National Fire Protection Association has determined that a “significant share” of contract worker deaths from electrocution in the four-year period from 2012 to 2016 were construction workers. Contract workers are either employees from an outside entity or self-employed independent contractors. In a report published in […]
