Category: FAQs
What To Do After A Dog Bite
A dog is a man’s best friend and makes your life joyful and meaningful. However, being bitten by a dog can be distressing and cause serious, permanent injuries. According to CDC, out of the 90+ million dogs in the United States, records suggest close to 4.7 million dog bites every year. Of those, more than...
[ Read More ]Work Zone Safety
Summer always brings increased road work as most municipalities take advantage of the weather and reduced commuting traffic to maintain and upgrade our Nation’s roadways. Once complete, we will likely appreciate the extra lanes or more comfortable ride the road work provides. However, during the road work, the changes to traffic patterns, narrowed lanes, barricades,...
[ Read More ]Why Lime & Bird Electric Scooters Are Dangerous
When electric scooters were first made available for public use in cities, they were heralded as a green, fun, and efficient way to get around. Unfortunately, they’ve also been the cause of a number of injuries and even some deaths. With summer here, electric scooter use will be more prevalent than in any other season. So...
[ Read More ]Summer Motorcycle Riding Guide
If you’re like most riders, you probably can’t wait to get out on the open road and enjoy the freedom that comes with motorcycle riding. But before you hit the highway, there are a few things you should keep in mind. Did you know that 97% of motorcycle accidents occur when the weather is clear...
[ Read More ]Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month: Fact Sheet
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. During this time, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration wants to help vehicle drivers and motorists practice safe riding practices and cooperation. This effort will help lower the number of injuries and fatalities on the highway. Highway Facts An estimated 5,579 motorcyclists died in 2020,...
[ Read More ]National Safe Boating Week
National Safe Boating Week is May 21-27, and it’s time to learn about safe boating practices as the weather warms up. There are plenty of resources to learn more about staying safe on and around boats. Boat Safety Tips Know the local boating laws: Anyone driving the boat must be familiar with the local boating...
[ Read More ]Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is distracted driving awareness month in the United States. Did you know that each year, approximately 3,000-5,000 fatalities result from distracted driving? And it’s not just the fatalities that significantly add up — distracted driving results in over 350,000 injuries each year. Distracted driving awareness month is designed to help bring national awareness to...
[ Read More ]Types of Brain Injuries and Symptoms
Traumatic brain injuries affect an estimated 1.5 million people in the United States each year and brain injuries are the leading cause of death and disability among children and young adults. As a result of these brain injuries: 230,000 people are hospitalized and survive. 50,000 people die. 80,000 to 90,000 people experience the onset of...
[ Read More ]March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month
March brings National Brain Injury Awareness Month. It’s the perfect time to not only learn about brain injuries but also dive into ways to learn how to avoid them. The CDC together with several other health-related groups work to educate people on preventing traumatic brain injuries and provide tips for handling these for loved ones....
[ Read More ]What to Do After a Slip & Fall Accident
Slip and fall accidents are one of the most prevalent ways people are injured. Unless the injury is caused by yourself—and often it is hard to tell—you should become familiar with the steps you should take after a slip and fall accident occurs. If you suspect you or a loved one was injured in a...
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