Category Archives: Safety
What you need to know…
Isn’t it wonderful that fall has finally arrived? With cooler air and beautiful, sunny days here finally, many of us are opting to get out our bicycles and head out for a ride after work or on the weekends. This is a great way to spend healthy time with friends and/or family. Bicycle safety… Read More »
Animal Attacks
Savage Stallion is not only a great name for a rock band, but a common cause of injury here in Horse Country. Recently we represented a woman who was bitten by a passing stallion on a local trail. Negligence on the part of the owner often plays a role in a dog bite or… Read More »
What to do When a Tire Blows
Heading out for a trip to see the fall foliage? Make sure that you check out the condition of your tires before you leave. For many drivers, there is nothing more frightening or potentially dangerous than a tire blowout at almost any speed. While the number of tire-related crashes has dropped dramatically since 2008,… Read More »
6 Tips to Stop Tailgating
A great many drivers on the road represent threats to your safety and well-being. But there are numerous ways of minimizing your chances of having a collision with an unsafe driver. Defensive driving is a big part of car safety and you should always be practicing it, until it becomes second nature. A cardinal… Read More »
Jet Ski Safety Tips
Hot time in the city? Heading out for a weekend at the lake? I don’t blame you, when the weather starts to heat up and summer hits, it seems as if everyone descends upon the lake at the same time. Fishing boats, speed boats, jet skis, swimmers, and others take to the water to… Read More »
Determining Motorcycle Insurance Rates
So, how do motorcycle insurers come up with their rates, anyway? Believe it or not, they base their premiums on sound statistical data that helps them determine the likelihood of you filing a claim (and costing them money). Insurance companies consider a number of factors, including: Age Gender Location Vehicle type Marital status Accident… Read More »
How to stop your teenager from texting while driving
Did you know you could USE A TEXT BLOCKER FROM YOUR CELL PHONE COMPANY?? This is great news and new to me. Even if you expose your teen to lengthy lectures and graphic driver’s ed videos depicting the hazards of texting while driving, it can still be difficult for them to put their phone… Read More »
Pokemon Go Safety
It seems everyone is joining in on the recent Pokemon Go craze. The game, which is as close to a real life adaptation of the Pokemon world as anyone could hope for, is played outside using your phone to track down Pokemon and battle other members of the community for ownership of Pokemon gyms…. Read More »
