As most parents know, the days can be the long but the years are short. It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day, and you may not even realize that your child may be due for a new car seat. However, it's important that you take the time to check your child's...
Month: October 2018
When cut-throat consumerism leads to shopper injury
Every year at about this time--after the tryptophan-induced turkey coma has worn off, when there's no more football to watch and the holiday shopping sprees are over--comes the news reports from the holiday weekend. You read the all-too-familiar stories about tragic...
This Thanksgiving weekend, beware of these three injury risks
For many of us, Thanksgiving is a time to gather with family and friends, to share a meal together and be grateful for all you have. However, the risk of injury during this time of year surges--which can quickly turn a light-hearted occasion into a sobering trip to...
Risk of injury from household fires skyrockets at Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time to get away from work obligations and get together with family and friends. In addition to camaraderie and interesting, if repeated, family stories, the celebration often centers around a large, elaborate meal. For some families, this means...
The dangers of being a garbage collector
Working in the garbage industry is more dangerous than you might think. In any physically demanding job, there's a chance of injury. But a refuse worker's chance of injury--and even death--on the job is surprisingly high. In today's post, we examine some of the key...
Proving fault in a car accident with a pedestrian
Car accidents involving pedestrians can be devastating. Injuries are often severe and life-altering. In such cases, pedestrians will often take legal action seek compensation for their pain and suffering.While such lawsuits can frequently be successful, a driver's...
A scoot commute could lead to a personal injury dispute
The e-scooter, the latest in urban commuting, is diminutive but potentially powerful. According to proponents, it could well be the big solution for what is a decades old problem – covering the so-called "last mile" – that distance in every city, including...
Two of the deadliest days to be on the road are approaching
When you think of times of the year when driving is particularly dangerous, your mind might jump to holidays typically associated with heaving drinking--and consequently, drunk driving--such as St. Patrick's Day or New Year's. Or you may think of times of the year...
If you wouldn’t drive drunk, you shouldn’t drive drowsy.
Our lives our getting increasingly busy. Multi-tasking is the new norm. We're juggling a seemingly endless list of responsibilities, leaving little time for rest or relaxation. All too often, a solid night's sleep gets prioritized last, and we become accustomed to...
Car seat confusion: what’s the safest practice?
If you're new to the parenting game, you probably have questions. How do you get your baby onto a regular sleep schedule? How does formula compare with mother's milk? How do you know which car seat to pick--and how should you use it?Safety guidelines for car seats...

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