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...
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What are the most dangerous times of day to drive?
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...
How insurance helps after a wreck with an uninsured driver
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...
Beware of knee injuries at work
Workers in all industries have to pay close attention to the stress they’re putting on their knees. These joints are used a lot throughout many activities. Protecting the knees must be a priority for the worker, as well as the employer. On average, knee injuries...
Every time you drive, you’re at risk because of distraction
Distracted driving is one of the most pressing safety concerns on modern roads. Distraction at the wheel causes thousands of deaths every year and many other crashes that hurt people and damage property. Although many people use the term distracted driving to refer...
Signs that a stairway is unsafe
Some of the most dangerous trip and fall accidents – or slip and fall accidents – will happen on the stairs. Any time that you accidentally fall can lead to a serious injury, but being on the stairs simply increases the odds that you will suffer some sort of severe...
Spinal cord injuries: A lifelong challenge
The force of the impact at the time of a car wreck can lead to a host of injuries. A spinal cord injury is one that’s catastrophic and can have a profound impact on the victim’s life. While it’s possible that some spinal cord injuries may heal in a manner that enables...
3 signs of a drunk driver
The roads are dangerous enough even when every driver is sober. The sheer number of people driving means there is always someone close to you that could make a catastrophic mistake. When drivers drink alcohol, their capacity for doing something that leads to a...
3 ways drivers open themselves up to civil liability for a wreck
Most car crashes result in straightforward insurance claims, but some of them lead to litigation. When one person suffers serious losses in a crash, they sometimes have the right to file a civil claim against the driver at fault for the wreck. They can seek financial...
Dealing with a slip-and-fall accident
When thinking about different types of accidents that can cause serious injuries, car accidents and incidents in other dangerous circumstances might come to mind. Strolling along the sidewalk, or walking down to your local grocery store may not strike you as being...