The risk for home fires is increased in winter months. Cold weather means heaters, fireplaces, furnaces, candles, and home cooking…all of which can be risk factors for home fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, half of all fires caused by home heating occur in the months of December, January, and February. Fatalities caused […]
NHTSA Reports Decrease in Fatal Motor Vehicle Crashes
Last month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Association reported that 2017 highway fatality numbers had decreased after two years of significant increases. Early estimates for the first half of 2018 appear to show the downward trend continuing into this calendar year. While this is great news, there is still a major risk of personal injury […]
Winter Night Driving Safety Tips
Did you know that the risk of a fatal automobile accident is three times higher at night? According to National Safety Council research, driving at night is more dangerous than any other time of the day. It’s not surprising, but it is a sobering statistic. Night Driving Risks With the recent end of Daylight Savings […]
Tips for a Safe and Happy Halloween
From trick-or-treating to pumpkin carving, Halloween is a fun time of year for kids. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has compiled a great list of Halloween safety tips. In this post, we’ll highlight some of the top ways to make sure your Halloween is a safe one. Costumes When selecting or creating a child’s […]
Are Electric Scooters a Personal Injury Risk?
Rentable electric scooters have become trendy in many cities across the United States in the past year. Recently they’ve been spotted in Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Bird, Lime, Scoot, and other companies offer easy electric scooter rental through their smartphone applications. Users can search for a nearby scooter, rent it, and ride it within minutes. These […]