Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving, is synonymous with unbeatable deals and eager shoppers. While the excitement often brings great discounts, it also comes with its share of risks. The frenzy of the shopping experience can unfortunately lead to unexpected injuries, and being aware of these potential hazards can help shoppers stay...
Category: Personal Injury
It’s Starting to Get Darker: How Inadequate Lighting Can Cause Personal Injuries
Adequate lighting plays a crucial role in our safety, helping to prevent accidents in our homes, workplaces, and public spaces. However, when overlooked, poor illumination can hide potential hazards and lead to severe personal injuries. In this context, the significant but often underestimated impact of inadequate lighting on personal injuries becomes...
Safety Checklist: Preparing Your Kids for Back-to-School
As the dog days of summer come to a close, the anticipation of a new school year begins to mount. With the start of a new academic year, it's essential to not only prepare our kids with the right school supplies but also equip them with safety knowledge. Preparing for back-to-school safety...
How You Can Prevent Fourth of July-Related Accidents
When celebrating the Fourth of July, people are filled with excitement for the upcoming festivities, including fireworks, barbeques, and neighborhood gatherings. However, amidst the celebration, it is crucial to remember the importance of safety. Each year, Fourth of July accidents result in personal injuries, property damage, and legal complications. By prioritizing...
Pool Drowning Dangers: How to Keep You and Your Loved Ones Safe this Summer
As the summer season approaches and temperatures rise, it's important to prioritize pool safety to protect ourselves and our loved ones from potential tragedies. Swimming pools offer a refreshing way to beat the heat, but they can also pose significant risks, particularly in terms of pool drowning accidents.
According...
Is Memorial Day Weekend One of the Most Dangerous Weekends of the Year?
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, but it is also the beginning of what AAA calls the “100 Deadliest Days” of the year. Is this truly one of the most dangerous times of the year? And if so, why?
What You Can Do to Stay Safe During National Safe Boating Week
Whether you are rafting down the Mississippi like Huck Finn, or checking on the situation at Arkabutla Lake this summer, water-related accidents and injuries can be a real pain in the boat.
National Safe Boating Week, which casts off on May 20th, is a great reminder...
How Long Does a Personal Injury Lawsuit Take to Get a Settlement?
We’re all familiar with Aesop’s fable about the tortoise and the hare. The two animals are in a race that it seems the speedy hare will easily win. But the over-confident hare takes a nap mid-race, and the victor is the slower but more focused tortoise.
How High is the Risk for Injuries During the Holiday Season?
The holiday season is upon us, and nobody is more excited to deck the halls than the Chatham Gilder Howell Pittman team. While we are ready to get holly jolly, we are also aware that there is often an uptick in injuries during the Christmas season.
Below is a...
4 Tips for Preventing Common Halloween Injuries
As a parent, you will likely hear horror stories of people hiding razor blades or drugs in the candy they are giving out this Halloween. But there are far less sick and sinister things that are a lot more likely to harm you and your kids this fall.
As...