Boating Safety Tips
There’s nothing like a day out on the water: The sun is shining, and you’ve got your family and friends (and probably something great to eat). Whether you go out on the boat every weekend of the spring and summer or you go on an annual trip with your friends, it’s crucial to know a […]
How to Properly Handle a Dog Bite Incident
Dogs are unquestionably man’s best friend. There’s nothing better than getting home at the end of the day to a wagging tail and a bunch of slobbery kisses. Even if you don’t personally own a dog, it’s always fun to meet other people’s dogs on walks (or even just watch videos of dogs on YouTube). […]
Gas Company Liability When There’s a Leak
We always think of home as the safest place. It’s our refuge and a place where we can escape from many of the dangers of the world. However, when there’s a gas leak nearby your home—it can create a dangerous situation for you and your family. Although natural gas is odorless, gas companies typically add […]
How is a Car Determined to be Totaled After an Accident?
The day you buy your car at the dealership is a happy one. There’s a good chance you even took a picture of yourself smiling in front of your car before you drove it off the lot. On that day you signed your lease or purchase agreement, it’s likely that you never thought about a […]
Social Media and the Court System
Love it or hate it, social media has become part of the fabric of everyday life. Whether you use Facebook to keep in touch with old high school friends or you like to post pictures on Instagram of the dinner you just cooked, many of us are constantly using (or thinking about) social media on […]
Nursing Home Abuse: How Common Is It?
As our parents and grandparents get older and it becomes harder for them to live independently, nursing homes are a way for families to have peace of mind, knowing that their loved ones are being cared for properly when they can’t be there. It’s estimated that there are over 3.2 million Americans who are living […]
Picking a Safe Grill for Father’s Day
Father’s Day is coming up on June 17, and it’s time to buy dear old dad something that really shows him we care. One of the go-to gifts for any dad a shiny new grill so he can spend hours each summer doing something he loves: Showing off his barbecue chops for the whole neighborhood […]
Hit-and-Run Accident Compensation
Being in a car accident can be life-altering. Whether you walked away unscathed, or you had a whole host of injuries that required a lengthy hospital stay, a car accident can be pretty traumatizing for both drivers and all passengers inside the vehicles. However, a hit-and-run accident can add an additional sense of worry when […]
How Is Food Poisoning Reported?
There’s nothing worse than contracting a bad case of food poisoning. Not only does food poisoning mean that you have horrible symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, but it also means that you have eaten contaminated food. Infectious organisms like bacteria, viruses, and parasites (or their toxins) are most often the cause of food poisoning. […]
Texting While Driving: Not Worth It
Texting and driving is incredibly dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted driving killed 3,460 people in just a year 2016. While it may seem harmless to send a quick text to your friend saying that you’re on your way or responding to a funny gif that they sent, texting can take […]
