Maybe you met up with friends to walk at the local mall, or perhaps you were out shopping for a new computer when you suddenly fell. You might have broken your arm trying to brace yourself against the expected impact or hit your head on the floor. You may not even...
The holiday season is always busy in the retail industry, but being doesn’t mean that safety can fall by the wayside. Instead, keeping workers safe must remain a priority for all retail establishments. There are several hazards that these workers face during the busy...
When you pay money to purchase an item at the store or to order a new product online, you expect that the item does what the manufacturer claims. You likely expect it to stand up to regular wear and tear and to be relatively safe to use, at least provided that you...
Driving can feel almost automatic for the seasoned road user, but this is far from the truth. As a driver, you are making multiple important decisions every second. If you’re distracted then these decisions can be impacted greatly, putting your safety in jeopardy....
People often view tiredness as a badge of honor. They are proud they pulled off an all-nighter studying for exams, pushed themselves to exhaustion in an endurance race or brought extra wages home from a double shift. Yet they might not consider how it affects their...
When you spot an interesting new product at the store, you expect that it does what it claims on its packaging and that it is generally safe for consumers when used appropriately. Unfortunately, many manufacturers are more interested in turning a profit than they are...
The odds are more than just high that you’ll eventually be in one or more car crashes in your lifetime. Every year, there are roughly six million motor vehicle accidents in the United States, so it’s practically inevitable. That means it’s smart to plan ahead and have...
It is easy for people to dismiss a slip-and-fall incident as minor, even though someone falling can have major medical consequences. The average slip-and-fall doesn't create much more than bruises, but worse injuries are absolutely possible. Understanding that you may...
There are several things that you can do to reduce your risk of getting into a motor vehicle collision. Obviously, you can avoid the big driving mistakes that cause so many crashes by being sober whenever you drive and avoiding distractions at the wheel. You can also...
Every driver in South Dakota takes a risk when they get behind the wheel. Even if you are very safety-conscious while driving, you could cross paths with someone who is unsafe at the wheel. Typically, after an unfortunate encounter on the South Dakota roads, you can...