June is National Safety Month, brought to you by the National Safety Council (NSC). This month we’re teaming up with the NSC and thousands of other organizations across the nation to make sure No One Gets Hurt. This campaign is focused on highlighting common safety...
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Tips to Help You Stay Safe Behind the Wheel
Many people hit the streets every day, but that doesn’t mean that driving is always safe. When you’re behind the wheel, safety should be your top concern. You should always practice safe driving techniques, but it’s easy to get into bad habits. Here are some tips to...
How to Get Your Teen Driver Ready for the Road
As a parent, it’s natural to be nervous about your teenager getting their license. You want to protect them, but it’s likely that they will want to enjoy their new-found freedom. Get your teen ready for the road with these safety tips. Tips for Safe Teen Drivers Turn...
What are the Signs of Nursing Home Abuse?
More than 3.2 million adults are living in long-term care facilities and nursing homes in the U.S. As much as 40% of all American adults will enter a nursing home at some point in their lives, and the number of nursing home residents is expected to continue growing....
How Does Fatigue Lead to Workplace Injuries?
Fatigue is a major risk factor for many workers. Whether you work night shifts, have more than one job, or just have too much on your plate, sleep deprivation can quickly catch up to you. It is estimated that workers who get less than 5 hours of sleep comprise more...
Do Hands-Free Cellular Devices Really Prevent Car Accidents?
A staggering number of car accidents can be directly linked to someone who was texting at the time. By some estimates, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), anywhere between 20% and 40% of all traffic collisions that cause serious...
How to Stay Safe in Wet & Snowy Weather
Through December to March, Toledo and the rest of northern Ohio can get inches of snowfall each month. When it isn’t snowing, residents in these parts can expect rain, or at least frost all over the place. While a winter wonderland can be enchanting even after...
E-Cigarettes Pose a Serious Danger to Children
When e-cigarettes and vaping devices first appeared on the market, many advertisements claimed that they were safe alternatives to tobacco cigarettes and other addictive products. A wide variety of colors and flavors soon hit the market, many of which tasted or...
E-Cigarettes Are Not a Safe Alternative
E-Cigarettes have recently grown in popularity as an alternative to standard cigarette smoking. E-Cigarettes can be just as deadly. Diacetyl is a toxic chemical found in 75% of flavored e-cigarettes and refill liquids. Diacetyl causes bronchiolitis obliterans, an...
Assault in Millbury, Ohio Leads to Serious Injury
A physical altercation at a bar in Lake Township, Ohio ended in several individuals in the hospital. One of the individuals is still in critical condition. If you have been injured due to the actions of someone else, the personal injury attorneys at Williams DeClark...