Even the most careful bicyclist is prone to injuries on the road. While wearing a safety helmet minimizes the risk of head injury, cyclists can also suffer broken bones, burns, and spinal cord injuries in vehicle collisions. Unfortunately, a bicycle offers no protection from the impact...
Read MoreHow Effective are Bicycle Helmets in Preventing Head Injuries?
The unusually warm winter and lack of snowfall might have you taking your bicycle out earlier than usual this year. No matter what time of year you ride your bicycle, it is extremely important that you wear a safety helmet. Unfortunately, many bicyclists do not wear helmets because they lack an appreciation for the...
Read MoreDefective Drugs and Drug Recalls
If a defective prescription drug has the potential to harm consumers, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the regulatory body that issues a recall notice to the public. The purpose of the recall is to get the drug off the market as quickly as possible. Drug...
Read MoreStudy Sheds Light on Construction Site Fires
A study by the U.S. Fire Administration found that there are approximately 4,800 construction site fires every year in the United States. Each fire causes about $35 million in property loss, according to the study. In addition, arson and open flame cause the majority of...
Read MoreWhy You Should Consult a Doctor Immediately after a Car Crash
After a car accident, some people might feel minor aches and pains and make the mistake of thinking they got away without any serious injuries. This is the wrong thing to do. Some people who do not feel immediate symptoms find that they wake up a day...
Read MoreWhat is a Hardcore Drunk Driver?
One of our blogs earlier this week discussed “buzzed driving” and .08. However, there is a class of drivers that safety experts refer to as “hardcore” drunk drivers. These are the drivers with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .15 or greater. What separates these drivers from the rest is that they usually...
Read MoreHow to Plan a Safe Super Bowl Celebration
With the Super Bowl teams set for the big game, fans across the country will be hosting or attending Super Bowl parties. Whether you are hosting or attending a game day celebration (which typically includes consuming alcohol), it is important to remember that buzzed driving is drunk driving. Many drivers fail to realize how...
Read MoreCar Crashes Leading Cause of Death for Children 14 and Younger
If you need any more reasons to make sure your children are restrained properly in an automobile, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has an alarming statistic. Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death for children ages 3 to 14, according to USDOT. The 3...
Read MoreBattery Packs Recalled for Explosion Hazard
Did you get a brand new battery-powered power tool for Christmas? If you did, pay attention to a recent product recall by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The federal agency announced a voluntary recall...
Read MoreWhat Types of Intersections are Most Dangerous?
Did you know that an intersection controlled by flashing lights has three times the likelihood of a car crash than an intersection controlled by a stop sign does? Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin found this out and utexas.edu reported on it last month....
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