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In the Holiday Rush, Parking Lots Can Be Danger Zones
Throughout the holiday season, millions of people will be rushing out to buy gifts for their families and friends. Thousands of them will be doing so right here in Phoenix. While the season of giving can be an exciting time, these trips to retail spaces can also be dangerous. Read the rest »
This Season’s Dangerous Toys (and Product Liability)
‘Tis the season for children to excitedly unwrap all their new toys and get to work playing with them. Unfortunately, it’s not always happy memories these toys bring. Many toys, regardless of whether or not they have been recalled, can pose certain risks to the children who play with them. Read the rest »
Increased Crash Danger During the Holidays
The risk of being seriously injured or killed in a crash increases during the holiday season. According to the Arizona Department of Transportation, in 2017, eight fatal crashes occurred on December 22nd, which was the record for the year. Read the rest »
Investing in Good Tires Can Help You Drive Safer
A good set of tires can give your car more traction on the roads, give you more control of your car, and could mean the difference between being killed in a crash or walking away injury free. Too many people drive on tires that are far past being in good condition, and instead pose a blowout and crash risk or at the very least, reduce the efficiency and handling of the vehicle. Read the rest »
The Hidden Dangers of Recreational Drug Use
Aside from the obvious – that drug use can be addictive and can cause unintended side effects – the danger of taking a drug laced with an unknown substance is high. And when that happens, the effect can be deadly. Read the rest »
Decorating Safety Tips for the Holidays
There are plenty of great holiday decorating tips online and at stores, but not many tell you how to do it safely. As decorating season is upon us, it’s important to think twice to make sure you aren’t injured before you get together with family and friends, and you also don’t do anything that could injure them. Read the rest »
Motorized Scooters Have Come to Phoenix, But Are They Welcome?
Motorized scooters are the hottest trend for people living in Phoenix and the surrounding areas. The scooters are provided by private rental companies and being touted as convenient, eco-friendly, and relatively affordable.
But each innovation brings questions regarding safety, and the new scooter craze is no different. As more scooters appear on the roads and accidents continue to happen, people are starting to question how these vehicles can be made safer. Read the rest »
Toddler Dies at Phoenix Preschool
We are deeply saddened to learn that a child died at a Phoenix preschool on October 23, 2018, after choking on food. The preschool, located at Ninth Street and Bell Road, was staffed with teachers who were trained to manage urgent situations, according to school officials. However, when they found the toddler, he was unresponsive and appeared to have something stuck in his airway. They called 911 immediately but the child died the following day in the hospital. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of the child as they deal with this devastating loss. Read the rest »
When a Tanker Crashes, You May Face Worse Hazards
Any large truck wreck can have catastrophic consequences for all the people (and vehicles) involved. When the truck is a tanker trunk, however, there are unique hazards that can cause worse injuries to the victims. Read the rest »
Golf Carts: More Dangerous Than They Look?
Arizona is a state of golf carts. This is largely due to the snowbirds who come to stay every winter, many of whom are retired. They want to go out and enjoy all that Arizona has to offer, but they also don’t want to drive a full-sized vehicle while doing so. Golf carts are the perfect answer for many people. There are 38,000 golf carts registered in the state of Arizona, and over 30,000 of those are in Maricopa County alone. Read the rest »
