Tag: INJURY

Before you know it, the new year will be here. Many people make a resolution involving weight loss and fitness during this time of year. If your New Year’s resolution involves going to the gym, there are some important things you need to know before your next gym workout. Here are a few of those CONTINUE READING →

While children love receiving toys annually as gifts and the majority of them undergo safe manufacturing practices, there are instances where toy-related injuries have occurred. According to the CPSC, there were 174,100 toy-related injuries for children 15 years of age and younger. Of these, riding toys ranked as the highest category with non-motorized scooters receiving the most injuries. CONTINUE READING →

When the weather is nice, people begin to pull their ATVs out and go for a ride. Unfortunately, this means that the number of those injured in ATV accidents increases during the late spring and summer months. Here is some information you should know to stay safe this summer while using your ATV.  Safety Tips CONTINUE READING →

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), there are 1.25 million burn injuries that occur in the United States each year that require medical assistance. In 2016 alone, 7,600-11,000 of these burn injuries were caused by fireworks, with a large percentage of children being injured during the 4th of July. Mesmerizing as they may be, fireworks CONTINUE READING →

More and more people are turning to Uber to help get them from one location to another. In many cases, it is faster and cheaper than a taxi, and more convenient. If you use Uber and find yourself involved in an auto accident that has injured you, there are certain steps you should take. These steps CONTINUE READING →