Monday, March 24, 2014

Understanding the Signs of Elder Abuse

When most people think of elder abuse, they think only of the signs that can be seen on the outside, such as bruises and cuts. But elder abuse comes in many different forms, and may not always leave a mark. That’s why it is important for family members and friends to learn to recognize these signs of abuse: 

Living with Brain Injuries

This year, about 2.4 million people will sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to estimates by the Brain Injury Association. About 52,000 people die from brain injuries each year, 275,000 are hospitalized, and another 1.4 million are treated and released. The symptoms brain injury victims suffer will vary greatly depending on the severity and location of their brain trauma.

Friday, February 14, 2014

How Dog Owners Can Promote Pet and Family Health All Year Long

http://www.breyerlaw.com/dog-bites-injury-treatment.html
If you’re a St. Johns dog owner, then you already know how important it is to keep your pooch healthy all year long. And while part of keeping your dog healthy means taking them to the vet when they are sick, for checkups, and to get vaccinations, there are many other things that you can do to keep yourself healthy, your dog healthy, and the relationship between the two of you healthy.

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Preventing Wintertime Slip-and-Fall Accidents

This winter has already proven to be one of the coldest in recent memory. Between the Nor'easter, blizzards, snowfall, harsh winds, frostbite, and road hazards, there are many winter weather threats that all New Jersey residents have to deal with.

If you are a homeowner or business owner, there are steps you can take to make your premises safer during these cold winter months. You can keep your property safe by:

Tuesday, December 3, 2013

How to Store Your Bike for the Next Motorcycle Season

Depending on where you live in the state, the next Arizona motorcycle season is now. With nice weather year-round, you may be able to ride your motorcycle through many parts of the state without ever having to worry about winterizing or bringing your bike inside.

But if you’re living in an area of Arizona where you need to consider the snow, and you won’t be able to ride all winter, it’s time to start considering how you’re going to store your motorcycle for the season.

Whether you’re living somewhere in Arizona that will require you to winterize your motorcycle for three weeks or several months, here are some things you must do.

Monday, June 10, 2013

More New Jersey Motorcyclists than Ever Expected to Participate in Ride to Work Day


Soon, the spotlight again will be on motorcycles and scooters as efficient, fun ways of commuting.  According to cyclefish.com, June 17 has been designated Ride Your Motorcycle to Work Day.  This date marks the 22nd annual Ride to Work Day and has evolved into an international event.  A non-profit organization called Ride to Work coordinates the yearly event.

Thursday, May 30, 2013

According to NSC Data, New Jersey is Safest State

Is it possible that New Jersey is the country’s safest state? The answer is a surprising yes, according to the latest data published by the National Safety Council (NSC). New Jersey has the lowest rate of injury-caused deaths of any state in the nation. As reported by NJ.com, Kenneth Kolosh, NSC statistics manager, said that it was about time that New Jersey came in first. 

Friday, May 17, 2013

Help Kids Stay Safe When Out On Their Own

Part of growing up is learning to handle increasing independence, but it also means facing new risks.  It’s tempting for parents to avoid letting kids go out on their own for as long as possible, but doing so can also deprive children of valuable opportunities to learn and grow, and no parent can stay with a child every moment of every day.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Spring into Safety on Maryland’s Highways



Courtesy of thebaynet.com, Maryland drivers need to be aware of increased highway activity as spring arrives in Bowie in Prince George’s County and in other suburban Maryland communities.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Distracted Driving Accidents Show No Sign of Going Down

New data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) shows that a startling number of drivers are using a phone or an electronic device at any given time. NHTSA reports that 660,000 motorists are distracted by the use of an electronic device. This staggering statistic was determined by reviewing data from the 2012 Distracted Driving Attitudes and Behaviors Study, the 2011 National Occupant Protection Use Survey on Driver Electronics Use and the 2011 Distraction Fatality Analysis Reporting Systems data reports.