January is National Winter Sports Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness month. The risk of brain injury in youth sports and the long term harm of concussion and repetitive subconcussive injury has gained awareness and more schools and parents are taking steps to protect kids from the dangers. But, when we think about concussions in sports, we […]
Staying Safe When the Power Goes Out
December 22, 2014 By
Power outages have become more common. According to a 2011 report by the National Wildlife Federation, we had about five to 20 weather-related power outages per year in the mid 1990’s, and now we have about 50 to 100 each year. Weather-related power outages can happen any time of year. Many of the dangers posed […]
I was Injured in a Slip and Fall Accident While Shopping. Am I Entitled to Compensation?
December 17, 2014 By
If you were injured in a slip and fall or trip and fall accident while out shopping, you may have a case, even if you were not inside a store when you fell. Business and property owners have a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions, under premises liability. Slip and fall injuries can be very […]
Avoid Attacks, Assaults, and Theft while Shopping in Las Vegas
December 15, 2014 By
Christmas shopping can be stressful and hectic. It’s easy to get distracted and let your guard down, but remember that this is a time of year that would-be thieves are on the look-out for easy targets. Businesses have a legal duty to provide adequate security and maintain a safe environment for customers, employees, and guests, […]
What do I do when Denver Police are on “Accident Alert” during a Snow Storm?
December 4, 2014 By
Accident alert status is declared when the conditions are so severe that the police simply cannot respond to every accident. This is usually the result of weather conditions, including snow storms. Generally, this means that you do not need to wait for police to arrive after an accident if there are no injuries and all […]
Christmas Tree Fires
December 2, 2014 By
More than 200 home fires start with Christmas trees each year. Real trees are more likely to catch on fire than artificial trees, but artificial trees can also cause fires. When real trees are properly maintained and kept moist they do not burn easily. That may explain why more Christmas tree fires start after the […]
Leaving Your Child in the Car in Winter Can be Deadly Too
December 2, 2014 By
We’ve heard too many tragic stories of kids dying this summer after being left in a hot car. The danger doesn’t end as temperatures drop. Infants and young children should not be left unattended in cars any time of year. There is s till a risk of heat stroke, and well as hypothermia. Parents who […]
Oh Christmas Tree
November 28, 2014 By
Thinking about setting up a Christmas tree? Take a moment to learn more about tree traditions and ways to celebrate safely with this Christmas tree safety infographic. Christmas Tree Safety Infographic Recap Celebrating the winter holidays by decorating your home with an evergreen is an ancient and alive tradition. But this holiday tradition should come […]
Kitchen Fires are Three Times More Likely on Thanksgiving
November 25, 2014 By
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the number of cooking fires that occur on Thanksgiving Day is three times the average number of daily cooking fires. It makes sense when you consider the fact that Thanksgiving meals are more complicated than the average meal and for some people Thanksgiving is the only […]
