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You met a nice guy through friends and started dating. All has gone well so far and you really think this guy could be “the one.” He wants to take you for a weekend ride on his Harley-Davidson — and you’re scared silly. You didn’t grow up around motorcycles and have heard injury statistics involving…

When someone gets hurt in an accident that wasn’t his or her fault, the first order of business is to ensure the victim gets appropriate medical attention. The second order of business is to determine whose fault the accident was. It’s important to determine fault because — in some cases — the at-fault party might…

An important part of your trip on the water should be getting to know your vessel. Before you drive any boat, you need to know that you can handle it. To make boating safer for yourself and your family, it’s a good idea to take a boating education course. Why? Statistics from the last five…

What if someone gave you a handful of driving safety tips and told you that each one would make you and your family 5 percent less likely to get into a car accident. Would you follow the tips or simply continue with your normal, riskier driving habits? (jrjewelers.com) Hopefully, everyone reading this blog would follow…

Motorcyclists who ride on freeways or even on rural roads with higher speed limits know the risk of falling off. If they hit the ground without any protection on their arms or legs, the friction could cause burns known as road rash. These friction burns are so severe that they tear the skin from the…

Motorcycle riders face unique risks when they are on the roads. For the most part, bikers and their passengers ride safely and the most significant dangers will come from cars and trucks in the lanes around them.   Whether you are new to motorcycles or have been riding for years, it never hurts to review…

Riding a motorcycle in California comes with specific safety hazards. Even though most motorcyclists are safe drivers, all bikers know the real danger is with inattentive car drivers they share the roads with. There are no real secrets to safe biking skills, but it is always a good idea to review some common sense tips…

There is one certain thing about treatment options for brain injuries: They’re expensive. If you’ve suffered a serious accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury (TBI), for example, you’re liable to spend tens of thousands of dollars for various medications, treatments, rehabilitation and therapies. In some cases, however, these treatment options will work to…

A child should never have to deal with a serious injury, but all too often, one will. Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can happen in a number of ways, from developing after a car crash to happening when a child falls on the playground. Children riding with their parents on a motorcycle or those hit while…

Many Americans enjoy a hot Spam sandwich now and again, but a recent recall has caused the Spam lovers of American a cause for concern. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that it was instituting the recall of over 228,000 pounds of Spam along with another product manufactured by Hormel, the maker of…