Recently, a 14-year-old boy died after falling from a ride at ICON Park in Orlando, Florida. Unfortunately, he may not be the only fatality this year as amusement park season gets into full swing.  Research shows there are nearly 12,000 emergency room visits in an average year due to amusement and water park injuries and[…]

Every year, June marks the start of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through October. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American consumers face increased risks for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrocution, and fires associated with the influx of severe storms and hurricanes. Carbon Monoxide Poisoning One of the biggest risk factors for[…]

Memorial Day, which commemorates those who served our country by making the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedom, falls on Monday, May 30th. As Memorial Day also often marks the unofficial start to the summer season, millions of Americans will be barbecuing, swimming, and hitting the road to visit family and friends. After taking a[…]

First established in 1956 and promoted by the League of American Bicyclists, this May is National Bike Month. National Bike Month aims to showcase the numerous benefits of bicycling while encouraging individuals who have never done it before to give it a try. Despite the many benefits and advantages that cycling can offer, it is[…]

Each year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recognizes Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. With summer about to begin and temperatures steadily rising, the NHTSA is preparing for more motorists, including motorcyclists, to flood the American roadways. With research showing that motorcyclists are significantly overrepresented in traffic fatalities and traffic crashes each year, the NHTSA’s[…]