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Keeping your kids safe at the bus stop or while walking to school
Walking to work? Avoid a pedestrian accident
Pedestrians can be in much danger when they're on or near the roads. They have no real protection against injury if they're hit by a driver. Even at slower speeds, a person who is struck by a car could suffer serious injuries.
To prevent pedestrian accidents, drivers have a duty of care. They are...
3 tips for preventing nursing home injuries in Long Island
When you place a loved on in a nursing home, you may worry that they won't get the care they need. There are many injuries that they could suffer if they're not treated well in the facility.
The good news for families is that nursing homes can be held liable if they are not careful...
Phone addiction creates crises on the roads
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Recognize nursing home injuries quickly to prevent further harm
No one wants to think about their loved one suffering a nursing home injury as a result of a staff member's negligence or intentional actions. Sadly, many people are harmed in nursing homes in New York and throughout the country. One of the most common causes is simply neglect and mistakes, which are things...
Elevator injuries are often due to negligence
Elevators are commonly used by the elderly and disabled in particular in order to transport between levels in a building. Elevators are generally perceived to be very safe forms of transport. They facilitate the use of wheelchairs when necessary, and they can be used by those who are unsteady on their feet or immobile.
However,...
School bus stop safety tips for parents and students
As a parent, it's important to discuss school bus stop safety with your children. Not only will this give you peace of mind, but it can also help prevent a serious accident that leads to injury or even death.
Here are five of the most important school bus stop safety tips:
Keep a...Boiler dangers: Defective boilers can lead to scalding burns
When you want to use hot water in your home, the goal is to make it hot enough to kill bacteria and to feel hot to the touch, but you don't want it so hot that it burns you. When the temperature gauges are not working correctly, it's possible that the water could become...