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Child Passenger Safety Week – September 17-23 This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, taking place from September 17-23. During this week, we’re committed to providing you with vital information and actionable tips to ensure the safety of your smallest passengers. First, a few key facts: Motor vehicle accidents are a leading cause of injury and death for children. Using the appropriate child safety seat reduces…
Traffic Safety Month As a firm that specializes in personal injury, we’ve seen the devastating impacts of unsafe traffic behavior far too often. That’s why, with National Traffic Safety Month upon us, we want to take this opportunity to offer some key safety tips for drivers and pedestrians. Driver Safety Tips: Always wear your seatbelt and make sure all passengers…
Returning to Work After Injury Most of my clients who have been injured want to return to work as soon as they can, but they are often unsure about how this process will work. With that in mind, I wanted to proactively outline some advice regarding a return to work: Maintain open communication. Make sure you are communicating with your employer…
Summer Boat Safety With summer in full swing, I wanted to take a moment to remind you of the importance of boat safety and responsible boating practices, especially since boating accidents have surged 25.1% during the pandemic. As you prepare to hit the water this season, keep these safety tips in mind: Wear life jackets – Always wear a U.S. Coast Guard-approved life…
¿Qué hacer después de un accidente? Estar involucrado en un accidente, ya sea un choque de autos o una caída, puede ser una experiencia estresante y traumática. Sin embargo, es esencial tomar las medidas necesarias para proteger sus derechos legales y preservar la evidencia que puede ser importante para cualquier reclamo o demanda futura. Aquí hay algunos pasos que debe tomar…
Recoverable Damages As a personal injury attorney, I understand how difficult it can be to navigate the legal system after an accident. One of the most important aspects of any personal injury case is determining the recoverable damages. Recoverable damages are the losses that you can claim compensation for in a personal injury case. These damages can include medical expenses,…
All Things Safety in 2023 I thought I would reach out with some information on safe products for the year ahead. Take a look at what I’ve compiled below. Safe vehicles. Automobile wrecks can be unavoidable, and in those cases, you want your car to protect you. Lucky for us, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety does an annual top safety pick list covering…
Is Mediation Right for Your Situation? One thing’s for sure: litigation is expensive but the good news is that it’s not always necessary! In some cases, mediation is the better (and cost efficient) route. Here are a few examples of when mediation should be used instead of litigation: If the parties want to preserve their relationship with one another. This could be…
Dangers of Driving in the Dark Ultimately, three main factors drive this increased risk:impaired vision, fatigue, and the daily rush hour. Let’s start with impaired vision: All humans have trouble seeing at night, but healthy eyes should adapt to the darkness. Unfortunately, conditions like nearsightedness make this adaptation less effective, causing additional issues with night vision. Add to this the increased brightness of headlights, streetlights…
Spring Safety Tips – Personal Injury Here’s some quick guidance on common spring injuries and how to prevent them so you can take full advantage of the season safely: Tripping and falling over large rocks and roots. If you plan to take to the woods for a hike, be sure to wear sturdy shoes with good traction and watch where you step.…