October 20, 2020 Workplace Hazard: Cranes Just a few weeks ago, 22 workers on a construction jobsite sustained injuries when two cranes collided. Medical personnel transported at least 16 people to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after the catastrophic incident, which everyone was lucky to survive. This recent accident serves as a sobering example of how hazardous it is to work … Read More »
October 16, 2020 Who is Liable for My Scaffolding Injury? Scaffolds are commonly used at most construction sites where workers need safe access to elevated surfaces. When a scaffold is properly built and employers follow the appropriate safety protocols, they provide a safe work platform and a place to temporarily store tools and materials necessary for immediate tasks. However, if the scaffold is defective, improperly … Read More »
October 16, 2020 FDA Issues Important Benadryl Warning The FDA is issuing a warning that taking higher than recommended doses of Benadryl, a popular over-the-counter allergy medication, can lead to major health complications like seizures, heart problems, coma, and even death. The recent death of a 15-year-old girl largely prompted the FDA’s warning. The teen overdosed on the drug after participating in a … Read More »
October 14, 2020 How Should Drivers Handle Truck Accidents Caused by Tire Blowouts? Tire blowouts can be serious, potentially resulting in catastrophic injury or death. However, if a truck experiences a sudden tire blowout on an interstate highway, it may result in a chain reaction involving multiple vehicles and many injured parties. Identifying the cause of the accident may be difficult, as there are many contributing factors. Determining … Read More »
October 14, 2020 Flu Shots Especially Important This Year According to recent recommendations from the CDC, this year it is especially important to get a flu shot because of the COVID-19 pandemic. If you and your loved ones have not yet gotten your influenza vaccines, now is the time. The agency says September and October are good months to get your flu shot. Why … Read More »
October 12, 2020 Older Drivers on the Road The CDC counted nearly 44 million licensed drivers age 65 or above in 2017, representing a 63% increase since the agency’s previous count in 1999. Crash risks increase as a person ages, but older individuals can take useful steps to keep themselves and others safe on the road. Crash Data: Risk Factors Emergency departments treat … Read More »
October 10, 2020 Children Most at Risk for Injuries from All-Terrain Vehicles According to a recent press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), riding all-terrain vehicles or ATVs can result in serious – sometimes even fatal – injuries. Nearly 82,000 individuals received emergency medical treatment for injuries associated with ATV riding in 2018. Children and teens 16-years-old and younger accounted for 25% of those injuries. … Read More »
October 8, 2020 Halloween 2020 Halloween may look a little different this year, but children and adults across the country are still excited to safely celebrate this spooky holiday! Safety Tips This year, Halloween brings its own unique concerns. Trick-or-treaters and candy givers alike need to consider social distancing and public health concerns. Luckily, if you do decide to trick … Read More »
October 7, 2020 National Pedestrian Safety Month This month, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is sponsoring its first-ever National Pedestrian Safety Month. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 6,000 pedestrians are killed and another 137,000 receive emergency medical treatment for crash-related injuries every year. This National Pedestrian Safety Month take a moment to learn more about … Read More »
