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May
If you've ever been involved in a car accident before, then you’re probably well aware of just how tense and emotionally strenuous an accident scene can be. So, what many people do to try to de-escalate the situation before it goes out of control is to try to break th...
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May
Many people decide to head onto the highway for a family road trip during the summer. Kids have the summer off, and parents might be saving vacation time for the warmest months of the year. While you might think summer is the safest time of year to drive, the roads can still be s...
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May
The National Safety Council (NSC) and thousands of other organizations across the United States are promoting National Safety Month this June. This month-long focus on safety is designed to raise awareness of what it takes to keep ourselves and each other safe by helping reduce t...
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May
According to several studies, more than 14 million child injuries happen each year throughout the United States. Some of these injuries are a natural part of growing up, such as falling down and skinning a knee. Other injuries, however, could be easily prevented with a little cau...
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May
Most people know riding motorcycles is a dangerous proposition. Every 72 or so bikes out of 100,000 were involved in a fatal crash in 2006, while only 13 or so cars out of 100,000 experienced the same fate. If motorcycles were the only vehicles on the road, their potential for cr...
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May
With the weather beginning to warm up, it will soon be time to break out the jet skis and head to the lake for fun in the sun. As exhilarating as jet skis can be, they can also be dangerous if the proper precautions are not taken. Unfortunately, regulations are not very strict wh...
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May
Whether taking a commercial flight to a faraway destination, sightseeing in a helicopter, or flying a small plane for recreation, most people have been on some form of aircraft. While widely believed to be a safer method of travel than cars, accidents involving planes can...
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May
Many people made lofty resolutions this year. According to a poll from ComRes poll, some of the most common resolutions included: Exercise more Lose weight Eat more healthy Learn a new skill / hobby Spend more time on personal wellbeing Spend more time with family /...
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May
Due to the warmer weather, the months of June, July and August generally see an uptick in diving injuries. According to a decade-long study performed by the Shepherd Center, diving is the fourth leading cause of paralyzing spinal cord injury, with over 800 people a year suffering...
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May
Whether you are riding an ATV for sport, leisure or for work, understanding proper safety and handling of the vehicle is important before hitting the dirt. Unfortunately, not everyone takes proper care to learn this valuable information. If you or someone you know was injured whi...
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