The first week of September is National Childhood Injury Prevention Week. Many child injuries are preventable. This national movement encourages parents and caregivers to become informed about common causes of child injuries to be part of the movement to reduce child fatalities and injuries. Make Home a Safer Place Unfortunately, the most common place for […]
Brake Safety for Commercial Motor Vehicles
Brake Safety Week is scheduled for August 22-28, 2021. This event brings awareness to the importance of properly maintaining brake systems. During the 2020 event, 12% of the commercial motor vehicles inspected were removed from service for brake-related violations. Focus on Brake Safety Throughout this week, commercial motor vehicle inspectors conduct North American Standard Inspections […]
What is a Premise Liability Injury Case?
Property owners and operators can sometimes be held legally responsible for injuries that occur due to unsafe conditions on their property. This is known as premise liability. Injury cases related to premise liability can happen in a variety of locations, indoors and outdoors. Slip and fall accidents commonly lead to premise liability injuries, but other […]
What You Should Know About Smoke Inhalation Injuries
Smoke inhalation injuries are potentially life-threatening and can lead to chronic conditions. Most fire-related inhalation injuries in the US are the result of single home fires. Types of Smoke Inhalation Injuries According to Pulmonary Advisor, there are three types of smoke inhalation injuries caused by exposure to smoke in a burning environment: Direct injury to […]
COVID-19 Back to School Safety Tips
It’s back-to-school season and coronavirus cases are on the rise throughout the United States. What should parents, teachers, and caregivers know about how to help children safely attend school? In-Person Learning is Recommended The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that all COVID-19 school plans should begin with the goal of offering safe in-person learning. […]