For many lucky homes, a new puppy will be part of the holiday plans. For others, a constant flow of holiday company will require special consideration for family pets. Prospective families should do their research and take all of the proper safety precautions to make sure that the transition is…
Black Friday is here, and many are ready to jump into the holiday shopping season feet first. Unfortunately, many of us aren’t looking at the risks and the hazards that come with this joyous time of year. Just take a look at US News, there have been employees killed, shoppers…
Across the United States, chances are roughly one in seven that a driver is uninsured, according to new estimates from the Insurance Research Council (IRC). The estimated percentage of uninsured motorists declined four straight years before rising to more than 14 percent in 2008. The struggling economy, many believe, is…
Traffic statistics aren’t working in Florida’s favor, according to the recent release of the 2012 Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) data from the National highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). According to the recent release, the number of traffic accident fatalities in 2012 rose by more than 1,080 from 2011. Most…
Our roadways are expected to be packed for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Wednesday before Turkey Day is expected to be the worst travel day of the entire weekend, reports Florida Today. “If gas prices weren’t as low as they are, things probably would have been flat compared to last year.…
Each year, officials with the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety survey drivers throughout the country to get an insight into their driving attitudes and behaviors. This year, officials with the AAA talked with drivers about their outlook on drowsy driving, as part of National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week (Nov 10-16).…
Cape Coral Bike Night is upon us. The next is scheduled for December 14th, Associates and Bruce L Scheiner, Attorneys for the Injured, proudly sponsor this year’s bike night season, helping to raise awareness about some of the most vulnerable travelers on our roadways. “Promoting motorcycle safety and awareness is…
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) reports the number of teens who are consuming alcohol is on the decline. A new survey indicates that more than 75 percent of teenagers do not drink alcohol. But how true are these results? Do we really expect underage high school students to openly admit…
Residents of assisted-living facilities and nursing homes are at high risk of fall injuries. Of those who experience a fall accident, over a third will suffer a head injury as a result of the incident, according to a new study. As reported in US News, researchers looked at more than…
According to MSNBC, the number of children and teens in the U.S. who are killed by gunshot wounds has increased about 60 percent in the last 10 years. A new report by two Boston doctors was presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics, and found that there are about 500…