Posts Categorized: Safety

With cold weather on the way, slip and fall accidents will be on the rise. When the outside conditions become icy and wet, trying to avoid a fall can be quite difficult.  Each year, accidental slip and falls cause thirty thousand serious injuries and twenty thousand deaths.  Poor or careless maintenance of sidewalks, parking lots … Read More »

Electric Scooter usage is rising across major cities in the U.S and so are emergency room visits. These scooters are part of a ride-sharing program offered in many major cities. Although these programs can benefit the public, they are quickly becoming dangerous. Little training, lack of safety features and defective scooters are sending more and … Read More »

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has updated their car seat recommendations after more extensive studies.  Previously, it was recommended, and in some states required, to keep your child in a rear-facing car seat until they were two years old. Now, the AAP recommends children stay rear-facing until they are forty pounds. The AAP says … Read More »

Fourth of July is right around the corner and that means firework shows and cook outs will be on the rise; however, these activities can cause serious injuries to adults and children if safety precautions are not taken. According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission, on average, 230 people will go to emergency … Read More »