How Common Are Slip-And-Fall Injuries

How Common Are Slip-And-Fall Injuries

The town of Springfield, Missouri recently settled with a Florida man for $200,000 after he suffered a knee injury from slipping and falling on one of the town’s decorated storm drains.

The city was at fault because the storm drain had not been resealed and had “fallen off the maintenance schedule.”

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This Woman Was Awarded $71 Million For Spinal Injury

This Woman Was Awarded $71 Million For Spinal Injury

A woman who suffered a horrific spinal injury in an auto crash has recently been awarded a $71 million jury verdict. In this issue, we’ll talk about what happened in the crash and about spine injuries in general. The Case At A Glance The woman was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a friend … Read more

Lookout For Others During Halloween

Lookout For Others During Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, and according to reports, pedestrian injuries and fatalities are usually high during the celebration. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tell us that children are 4 times more likely to be hit by an automobile on Halloween than any other time.

In this issue, we’ll share tips that will help make this Halloween a safe time for you and your family.

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Why Are Most Large Truck Accidents Likely To Occur On Thursdays?

Why Are Most Large Truck Accidents Likely To Occur On Thursdays?

When it comes to accidents involving large trucks, one day of the week stands out from the rest in terms of when the crashes are most likely to happen. According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, accidents involving large trucks are more likely to occur on Thursdays. In this issue, we’ll look at their … Read more

Could Side Guards Reduce Deaths in Truck Accidents?

Could Side Guards Reduce Deaths in Truck Accidents?

An idea about a safety feature added to large trucks has the potential to significantly reduce the number of fatalities from accidents involving big rigs. We’ll talk about it in this issue. What’s the proposed safety feature? In early May, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released test results showing that strong side guards on … Read more