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The Rise of Trampoline Accidents and How to Stay Safe
Trampolines have been a common sight in backyards throughout Florida for decades. The risk of suffering a trampoline accident injury has been a concern for as long as the devices have been a part of the American landscape. According to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, emergency room visits for trampoline injuries have jumped to […]
How To Protect Loved Ones Who Are Victims of Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing homes are places where loved ones can receive the level of care they need to live out their lives in comfort and safety. While the vast majority of Florida facilities live up to the standards you want for your parents, grandparents or other family members, when nursing home abuse occurs, you need to know […]
Motorcycle Safety Tips To Make Sure You Are Road Ready
Taking your motorcycle out for a spin is a fun way to spend the day on the road. Motorcycles can be enjoyable, but risky too. As a motorcyclist, you have your own set of responsibilities and procedures to keep you safe on the road. There are several motorcycle safety tips you can apply to not […]
Sports Injuries: What to do if your child is hurt
Soon after the first school bell rings, you will hear the familiar sound of coaches’ whistles coming from the courts and fields of our schools. 30 million children and teens participate in organized sports. While that number is impressive, sadly 3.5 million sports injuries sideline these participants each year. Before your child takes the field […]
No Lifeguard on Duty: Tips for Swimming Pool Safety
The sun is shining, the weather is perfect, and the pool is ready for guests. But as a homeowner, are you? Before you or your guests dive in, it’s important to make sure that your home meets pool safety guidelines to better protect guests and help prevent uninvited visitors. Conversely, those involved in a pool accident […]
From Trail to Traffic: Road Cycling Safety
Many people never graduate to fully fledged cyclist because they’re too nervous about cycling on the road. Concerned with cycling safety, they prefer to stick to the sidewalk or trail for their journey, seeing these as the safer options. But while you may have less chance of colliding with a motor vehicle when riding on […]
Superfoods that Fight Stress
Stress. That word alone can make your pulse quicken and palms sweat, and adding a major stress-inducing event like an accident can send you reeling faster than you can say, “chocolate cake.” Turning to comfort food may seem like the obvious answer, but when it comes to combating stress levels, some foods can actually help […]
Fry Right: Turkey Frying Safety Tips
It’s that time of year again… Thanksgiving! For many that means organizing the shopping lists, determining which family member is bringing what item to dinner, or debating if Aunt Betty’s pumpkin pie really is better than grandma used to make it. But there is no doubt that the central focus is often the turkey. It […]
