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Injured this holiday? You are not alone.

On behalf of posted in car accidents on Tuesday December 11, 2012

It shouldn't come as a big surprise that accidents are more common during the holiday season -- everything from motor vehicle accidents to slip and fall accidents. Icy roads and sidewalks, drunk drivers, crowded shopping malls and grocery stores, and the inevitable feeling that you need to "rush, rush, rush" are just some of the things that contribute to holiday accidents. How can you stay safe this holiday season? What should you do if you are injured? Preventing holiday slip and fall accidents In order to avoid slipping and falling this holiday, here are some tips to consider: When possible,…

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Drowning the Leading Unintentional Cause of Death in Children Under Five

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Monday July 30, 2012

Recently, a father took his four-year-old twin boys to join him in a visit with their grandmother. After arriving, the father went to check on his mother, who suffers from diabetes. When the father went to check on his children he found them both floating unconscious in the pool. Both boys were pronounced dead after reaching a local hospital. Unfortunately, this tragic story is not uncommon. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), drowning remains the leading cause of unintentional death in children under the age of five. The CPSC also states that over half of these accidents occur…

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Recognizing the Danger of Slip and Falls During National Safety Month

On behalf of posted in Premises Liability on Friday June 24, 2011

June is National Safety month, sponsored by the National Safety Council. The month is devoted to alerting the public to safety issues, with a new issue highlighted each week. This week, the focus was on preventing slip and falls and trip and falls. According to the National Safety Council, more than 8.6 million people are significantly injured in falls each year. Injuries span from bruises and broken bones to severe spinal cord injury, brain injury and even death. Slip-and-fall accidents / trip-and-fall accidents can happen anywhere: at a grocery store, on a construction site, at water parks, on a public…

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