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 […]
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Insurers Seeking Ways to Monitor Distracted Driving
May 15, 2018 By
Recent reports suggest that distracted driving could come with a hefty price tag in the form of insurance premiums. But when compared to other infractions, distracted driving penalties are barely a drop in the bucket, according to a recent report from Bloomberg. Slow driving, for instance, can cause a $345 surge in yearly insurance payments. […]
A Breakdown of Youth Sports and Traumatic Brain Injuries
March 5, 2018 By
As more and more studies are produced on traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), parents of athletic children may become understandably worried. After all, a study carried out at Boston University found that children who play tackle football before the age of twelve are more likely to experience cognitive and emotional issues later in life, especially if […]
P&G Faces Dangerous “Tide Pod” Challenge
January 24, 2018 By
As soon as Procter & Gamble started advertising “Tide Pods” on You Tube recently, the meme “Eating Tide Pods” became a suicidal social media dare that P&G is quickly trying to neutralize before it becomes a personal injury nightmare. Clips showing teens biting into the highly-toxic laundry detergent have gone viral, including one showing people […]
How to Diminish Your Chances of Getting in an Accident
November 17, 2017 By
Car accidents are all too common in the US. In 2016, 37,461 people died as a result of automobile collisions. Because many of us take on the roads daily, we are drawn to wonder: why? And in particular, why so many? When it comes down to it, we may be more familiar with the causes […]
Signing Sports Liability Waivers
July 12, 2017 By
It is hard to send your child away to summer sports camp or to send them off for a football camp in the fall. What if he or she has a bad fall? What if they get hurt and you’re not there to help? These feelings can intensify when a camp asks you to sign […]
Super Bowl Party Safety Tips
February 2, 2017 By
Super Bowl parties are an American tradition for football fans and non-fans alike. Make sure everyone gets home safe and healthy by following these Super Bowl party safety tips. Food Safety Whether you are hosting a party or taking food for a potluck, basic food safety can save the day. Ask about allergies before you […]
Athletes – Listen to Your Bodies: The Dangers of Ignoring a Concussion
August 12, 2016 By
With the Rio games in full-swing, we should take a moment to discuss the dangers of concussions. Specifically, why so many athletes suffer from them and their impact on long term health. Concussion Science Concussions have been associated with several severe symptoms including: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Migraines Anxiety Depression Problems with cognitive processing Memory loss […]
In Concussion Will Smith Portrays Doctor who Revealed Brain Disease in NFL Players
October 5, 2015 By
The movie, Concussion, is set to hit theaters in December, 2015. It tells the story of Dr. Bennet Omalu and his battle with the NFL after he discovered the brain disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) and its connection to football. When he published his findings in the journal Neurosurgery, in 2005, the NFL went to […]
