Salesmen in the Roman Empire made a common expression out of a disclaimer: "caveat emptor," or "let the buyer beware." Disclaimers have gotten more complicated in modern times, allowing for the fact that the companies producing and distributing goods have a...
Commuting to work can be stressful at some times and incredibly boring at other times. When you travel the same path over and over, you can easily become lax with safety. However, your extra time on the road may increase your risk of being involved in a...
The Fourth of July holiday turned tragic for the Metro Nashville Police Department when one of their officers was hit and killed in a traffic accident at about 3:00 a.m.The incident began when the police got a call about an individual who was "standing in the middle...
Bicycling is a popular summertime activity for many children. Many parents support this pastime because it gets kids out of the house, moving their bodies and interacting with other children. However, bicycling can involve a few safety risks as well.Experienced and...
You fall at work. You're on the top of a ladder when someone bumps it and you lose your balance. You don't fall far, but you hit your head on the way down. Everything goes dark for a moment, and then you wake up to find people looking down at you.You're not sure how...
Much of the time, drowsy driving happens because a driver simply did not get enough sleep before they got behind the wheel. Maybe it's a college student who stayed up until 2:00 a.m. the night before an 8:00 a.m. class. Maybe it's a truck driver who had to get up...
While facing criminal charges, you find yourself in a situation where it's your word against that of an eyewitness. Their stories and what they remember is far different from the account that you give.Is the witness lying? Possibly, but it's also likely that their...
Summer is approaching fast, and that means your children will be spending more time in the water. Going to the beach or hopping in the pool can be an excellent way to escape the blazing summer sun, but there are some serious safety issues for which you should be on...
A serious injury puts you in the hospital. Maybe you get injured by a defective product. Maybe you get hit by a drunk driver. Maybe you get injured on the job, falling from a ladder while working in the construction industry.No matter how the injury happens, what you...
Distracted driving is something that impacts all of us, at any age. However, studies have shown that it happens more often with teen drivers than it does with adults. It leads to more accidents, injuries and even fatalities.Laws and driving instruction classes can...