Car accidents | June 7, 2016 Technology on cars is always getting better, but that doesn’t just mean it’s easier to stream your favorite music or put a movie on in the back seat for the kids. A lot of tech advancements can actually help to prevent accidents, including the…
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Rushing Leads to Workplace Accidents
Work Accidents | June 3, 2016 Do you ever feel like your boss is rushing you in the workplace? Do you feel so much pressure that you think you’ll never be fast enough, no matter how quickly you get the job done? If so, you should know that this is…
Deadly Car Crashes And Summer Break
Car accidents | June 3, 2016 June has arrived. For many teens, school is letting out. Many new drivers will be hitting the roads, some for the first time. The increased freedom for young drivers brings with it a rise in deadly car accidents. The AAA has labeled the time…
Why Pursuing Medical Malpractice Claims Is A Good Idea
Medical malpractice | May 27, 2016 A recent study found that medical errors are the third-leading cause of death in the United States. The research extrapolated from data collected in previous studies and estimated that more than 250,000 Americans die each year because of mistakes in their medical care. That…
It’s Important to File Workplace Accident Reports
Work Accidents | May 6, 2016 If you’re hurt on the job, don’t try to tough it out and keep it to yourself. You may be embarrassed about getting hurt or tempted to think it’s no big deal. However, there are some very important reasons to file the report —…
Keep Your Kids Safe This Summer
Child Injuries | April 26, 2016 Summer is right around the corner, and most kids can’t wait to get outside and have some fun away from school. However, the summertime freedom that the children anticipate causes their parents a certain amount of fear and trepidation, and for good reason. Summer…
Avoid Accidents With Drunk Drivers
Drunk driving accidents | April 26, 2016 The rules of the road are meant to ensure all of the drivers are safe. The vast majority of drivers follow these rules. If everyone were to do the same, we would almost never have serious motor vehicle accidents. However, some people disregard…
A Squib Round Is a Serious Firearm Malfunction
Defective Products | April 19, 2016 A firearm isn’t all that complicated, but it’s very important for every part to work properly. Remember, each time you pull the trigger, the bullet is propelled away from the gun by an explosion that takes place just a few inches from your hands…
Mandatory Garage Door Safety Features
Defective Products | April 15, 2016 If you have a garage door that was installed in the last two decades, and if it has an automatic, motorized opening system, it probably has a light sensor and a pressure sensor. When something breaks the light beam, if the door is coming…
Can a Serious Car Accident Cause a Lung Injury?
Car accidents | March 29, 2016 People often think of lung injuries as injuries that happen due to sickness or inhalation of hazardous materials, but, while they definitely can occur that way, they can also happen in car accidents. A car accident can cause massive trauma to the chest, especially…