January 25, 2018 Safety for Wintertime Activities Every year the National Ski Areas Association (NSAA) launches an awareness campaign as part of its National Safety Month. The campaign aims to keep snowboarders and skiers safe as they visit the slopes to have fun with these popular winter activities. According to recent data from the NSAA, 44 fatalities occurred during the 2016-17 ski … Read More »
November 2, 2017 National Fire Protection Association: The Hazards College Dorm Students Face According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fire departments across the United States respond to an average of 11 college campuses for reports of dormitory fires every day. Although college is an exciting experience for older adolescents who are learning to take on more responsibilities as they transition into young adulthood, it is important … Read More »
September 7, 2017 Amusement Park, Carnival and Fair Accidents Amusement Parks, carnivals and fairs are extremely popular with families; however, every so often a news story surfaces about large-scale injuries and fatalities that occur at these parks due to negligence. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, close to 31,000 people are rushed to emergency rooms because of amusement park, carnival or fair … Read More »
January 28, 2017 Chances of Accident Increases during Winter Season Without the proper maintenance and treatment, icy roads, sidewalks and parking lots can pose a serious risk. Similarly, black ice, which forms when a wet surface freezes, creates danger because a pedestrian or driver believes a surface to be wet whereas the reality is the surface is a sheet of ice. If you or a loved … Read More »
January 7, 2017 Snow and Ice Slip and Fall Accidents Winter is here, and with it comes an increased risk of falling on snow or ice. Homeowners, retail store managers, and owners of restaurants and public facilities have a legal obligation to clear their parking lots and sidewalks from ice and snow. Those who fail to do so can be held liable for injuries under … Read More »
July 28, 2016 Comprehensive Short Term Rentals and Homeowners Insurance – To Airbnb and Beyond The way people travel has changed dramatically in recent years. Hotels, hostels and staying with family members are no longer the only options. You are now able to temporarily – or even long-term – rent apartments, rooms or full homes from people who, more often than not, are complete strangers. If you are in the … Read More »
July 1, 2016 Summer Fireworks Safety Firework displays are an American tradition, with many summer holiday events ending with a grand display of explosive power and color. When handled by firework specialists, firework shows are typically safe events, but when amateurs try to act as professionals, disaster can strike. Emergency rooms see a high rate of patients in the summer with … Read More »
June 11, 2016 Zoo and Amusement Park Safety Issues As the weather continues to get warmer, many of our clients and their families – with their young ones, in particular! – will be making trips to local attractions such as the zoo and amusement parks. Primarily, what is most important is to remember is that it is the legal obligation of the zoos and … Read More »
May 20, 2015 Pool Safety Awareness With the weather heating up many people will take a break from the heat in pools. But cooling off could become a tragedy if safety precautions are not taken, particularly for parents of young children. Anyone visiting or owning a pool should be aware of the potential safety hazards of a swimming pool and what … Read More »
