Dogs are indeed man’s best friend. Even though dog lovers consider them one of the family, dogs have their own set of behaviors and instincts that differ from humans. And that means dog bites pose a serious health risk to people, especially children.
Is there anything better than spending a summer day on the water or cruising the great outdoors? With nearly 12 million recreational vessels and 1.2 million ATVs in the U.S., Americans clearly enjoy summertime recreation. Joyful times can quickly turn deadly, however, if you’re not vigilant about safety – at all times. In 2021, the U.S. Coast Guard reported…
Even a short exposure can cause heat cramps, heat exhaustion or heat stroke. For people who work outdoors, heat exposure can become especially problematic.
Summer is synonymous with throwing the windows down and hitting the road. Despite increased costs at the pump, many Americans plan to travel. Unfortunately, summer is one of the most dangerous times to be driving, especially when long-distance travel might increase a person’s encounter with long-haul truckers. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration…
Every year, June 6 is designated as Secure Your Load Safety Day, which promotes awareness regarding load tie downs and encourages drivers to adhere to the guidelines. Because debris discarded in the back of trucks often blows out and litters our highways and communities, it’s also the perfect time to do your part to “Love the Boot” and remove any trash from the bed of your truck before traveling. Which is a common practice you should do not just on June 6, but every day you travel.
Work injuries are life-changing and still all too common in the United States. The worst part is most of the workplace hazards were totally preventable.
Louisiana drivers are setting records for all the wrong reasons. According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, there were 914 crashes and 997 deaths on public highways in 2021, a new record. The new record surpasses the previous one set in 2007 with 993 deaths. Gov. John Bel Edwards called the statistics “alarming.” “The…
Sometimes you can do all the right things, follow the rules and send in the forms on time, and your insurer can still act in bad faith or make the claims process difficult.