Personal Injury

When you visit a doctor, dentist or another medical professional for care and treatment, you are putting a considerable amount of trust in that individual or practice. You trust the medical professional will make an accurate diagnosis, prescribe the correct medicine and perform the proper treatment. But things do go wrong from time to time.…

It’s human nature not to want to discuss things which frighten us or make us uncomfortable. However, there is a big difference between getting hung up on morbid thoughts and simply having a plan of action for realistic potential crises. Extreme weather can present itself almost anywhere you go. Hurricanes are powerful and incredibly destructive.…

Bicycles have been around for hundreds of years in various forms. We use them for recreation and exercise and as a quick way to cover short distances. With the “go green” movement, bicycles have once again risen in popularity as an environmentally-friendly mode of transportation. In the United States between 2000 and 2010, the number…

A backyard barbecue is a popular way to relax and enjoy friends and family, but this seemingly innocent gathering comes with many potential dangers. Planning can reduce the risks of an injury or illness at your BBQ. Preparation also helps you relax a little more, knowing you have done everything in your power to keep…

Food is the essence of life. We need food to survive, but we also use it to celebrate, commiserate and start our days off right — just to name a few. What we put into our bodies affects our health and well-being. That’s why it’s so important to make sure we are handling our food…

Tragically, house fires affect people all over the country and world every day. In fact, on average, seven people per day will become victims of house fires across the U.S. Three out of five of those deaths occurred in houses that did not have working smoke alarms. Imagine how many lives might have been saved…

Suffering a dog bite can be a very distressing experience. It can be painful and upsetting, particularly because we often think of dogs as friendly, loyal pets. It may result in an uncomfortable situation for both the victim and the family of the dog responsible. Remember, dogs are animals, and like all animals, they have…