If you live in a suburban neighborhood, you undoubtedly love the kid-friendly environment. After all, your children can ride bicycles, play games and take walks on the quiet and safe suburban streets. Still, if one of your neighbors owns a full-size pickup truck, your...
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How to avoid food poisoning with good food safety practices
Hosting at home, especially outdoors when the weather is right, is one of the joys of homeownership. Many people look forward to sharing food and fun with family and friends. Without good food safety practices, you may be putting yourself in a precarious position. If...
How to avoid drowning
Swimming pools and beaches are popular destinations for California residents to escape the summer heat. However, poor maintenance or supervision can increase the risk of injuries or deaths occurring. Approximately 3,960 people drown every year in the United States....
What are common injuries a dog bite may leave you with?
A dog attacking you may send you to the hospital. Depending on the physical damage, you may have long-term effects of the attack. Physical injuries from dog bites depend on various elements. The one clear thing is that a dog bite may leave you in far worse shape than...
How does footwear affect driver safety?
When people discuss car accidents and the factors that contribute to them, many aspects of driving and a driver's habits come to mind. They range from the alertness of the driver to distractions in and out of their vehicle. However, not many cover the fact that a...
What does recovery look like for a burn victim?
A burn injury can cause intense pain and physical scarring and require a lifetime of rehabilitation. Recovery from a burn often involves grueling medical treatment and therapy. Relying on your family and friends for support can facilitate your progress throughout your...
What to do if your child is in a school bus accident
When classes are in session, some parents often put kids on school buses, leaving them in the hands of others. They pray the adults in charge know how to keep their little ones safe. Receiving a call about a school bus accident is a nightmare scenario. Your first...
Why are warning labels important?
You see them so often on the products you use that you hardly recognize them anymore. The orange labels with the word, "WARNING" in large, bolded letters. Federal regulation, yes, but are they really necessary? The reality is, warning labels provide information to...
How can sharing the road while on a motorcycle endanger you?
No matter what kind of road you travel on, you should stay aware of the ways that other vehicles around you can crowd your space and leave you struggling to stay upright while riding on your motorcycle. Being on the road with a variety of differently sized vehicles...
Your next step after a slip and fall incident is seeing a doctor
You may slip and fall but feel OK afterward if a bit shaken. The question is, could you actually have an injury? Perhaps there are no immediate symptoms after your fall, but it is important to seek medical attention anyway. Slip-and-fall incidents are a leading cause...