Personal Injury
Trauma Induced Anxiety and Steps to Manage it
Most people first think of physical damage that can be done after an accident of course. Physical damages are immediately assessed. But often times there is a type of damage done that cannot be seen – A type of emotional damage or trauma. Just like physical damage, emotional damage cannot be neglected. According to the…
Read MoreAvoiding Heatstroke
Following up on our previous post about the dangers of heatstroke, remember that even in 10 minutes, a car’s temperature can rise by 20 degrees. It is never okay to leave your child alone in a car. According to HealthyChildren.org, “Heatstroke is the leading cause of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths in children under 15.” However, these…
Read MoreHeatstroke Dangers
Heatstroke becomes increasingly common as summer temperatures rise. A heatstroke is a condition that occurs from overheating of the body due to exposure to excessively high temperatures. One action that can put individuals at risk is the result of sitting in a hot car. These incidences are increasingly becoming more common, but can be avoided with…
Read MoreProtecting Ourselves as Pedestrians
Walking can be a great form of exercise and even a good way to get out of the house these days. But accidents do happen and pedestrian safety is something we need to keep on our minds as walking may be increased these last few months. According to the CDC, “In 2017, 5,977 pedestrians were…
Read MoreSafety Precautions During This Difficult Time
As everyone knows COVID-19 has increased and this is a very difficult time for everyone in many different ways. We want to do our best to help each other during this uneasy time while doing our best to stay safe. The red cross has posted a list of safety precautions you can take to help…
Read MoreHalloween Night
Even though planning out Halloween helps ensure a safer time. There are things you need to do the night of Halloween as well. The amount of children walking around collecting candy can be dangerous if those with them or drivers aren’t paying close attention. “Children are more than twice as likely to be hit by…
Read MoreBack to School Part 2: Riding the Bus
A large portion of students take the bus to school. In fact, the National Safety Council shared that, “ Some 25 million students nationwide begin and end their day with a trip on a school bus. Designed for safety, with flashing lights, giant mirrors, stop-sign arms and that bright yellow color, students are 70 times…
Read MoreBack to School Part 1: Walking/Biking to School
“The percentage of students walking or biking to school has decreased dramatically over time, from 42 percent in 1969 to only 10 percent in 2017” (next city). According to a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Time, convenience, distance, weather and safety were barriers to walking or biking to school”. Safety…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Cliff Jumping
Although cliff jumping into a body of water brings a thrill and excitement to your summer days it is extremely dangerous and important to think over the possible situations that could occur. Cliff jumping injuries are common. Live Strong offered just a few reasons cliff jumping is dangerous: “Speed Threats” A big threat associated with cliff…
Read MoreElectric Scooters Changing Transportation
I’m sure you have all seen the scooters taking the world by storm one city at a time. Or should I say the birds taking over transportation one flock at a time? Both companies, Bird and Lime, are just around one year old and have experienced their ups and downs. Most of their downs has…
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