Anyone can be at risk of an animal coming up and biting or scratching them. For example, someone might be jogging down the street and pass an agitated dog, or someone could be walking their own dog on the sidewalk and encounter another animal who feels threatened by...
Personal Injury
Facts about motor vehicle crashes in the US
While cars keep getting safer, roads keep getting more dangerous. More than ten accidents occur every minute across the United States. These have a significant financial impact on people due to personal injuries and property damage. Although driving is dangerous, it...
Why are angry dogs sometimes hard to spot?
A dog's body language can be confusing. What could seem like playfulness at first may actually be anger or annoyance. Understanding how a dog looks when it is hostile or calm is important when facing the possibility of a bite. Position of teeth According to the...
What to do if you are in an accident with a commercial truck
Being in an accident is nerve-wracking, but being in an accident with a commercial vehicle can be devastating. You are more likely to sustain serious injuries when you are in an accident with a truck. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, more than...
3 reasons why you should seek medical attention after a dog bite
Dog bites are scary and painful when they happen, but in the aftermath, you may not see a need to rush to the doctor. After all, many bites appear small and not too serious on the surface. Before you decide to try home remedies, though, you should consider some facts...
Can a rear-end collision cause paralysis?
In the best case, a rear-end collision will result in a minor fender bender that the insurance company can easily pay for. At worst, you may have to total your car and pay for long-term medical treatment. It is impossible to overstate the impact that car accidents can...
How to practice fire safety in the workplace
In most workplaces, major fires are fortunately rare but can cause serious personal injury when they do occur. The injury toll is even worse when people do not prepare for such an occurrence. If you own a company, manage an office, or are otherwise in charge of a...
An explosion at work leaves you with catastrophic injuries
Industrial workspaces, construction sites and workshops containing combustible materials are susceptible to explosion events. If you are standing within the blast radius, the incident can result in extensive injuries that alter the course of your entire life in mere...
3 common injuries you may sustain in a car crash
A car crash may do more than make you late for work. You may find yourself out of a paycheck if the injuries you sustain are serious. An accident may result in long-term bodily damage. Learn about three of the more common injuries you may need to deal with after a...
Prepare now for safe snow driving
If you live in the Hudson River Valley, you know that cold weather usually brings snow to Poughkeepsie and surrounding areas. Drivers have an increased risk of accidents when traveling on slick, icy, slushy roads. Before you get caught up in the bustle of...