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Common Halloween Injuries And How To Avoid Them

October 20, 2020Raynes EricksonPublic SafetyNo Commentshalloween injuries, Halloween safety

Trick-or-treat but, before you go, be sure to prepare for some of the most common Halloween injuries so you can have the safest and most fun Halloween night possible. Specifically, Halloween is a time where fun and danger often can overlap by a thin line. And if social distancing is in effect or you’re utilizing masks (not just the ones included with creepy costumes) to keep things safe this year, it’s still important to understand and implement other ways to encourage safety during this time. The goal is to help you avoid some of the most common Halloween injuries listed below:

Accidents, Injuries, and Walking Safety Tips for Pedestrians

October 14, 2020Raynes EricksonPublic SafetyNo Commentspublic safety, walking safety tips

As children, one of the earliest walking safety tips we’re taught is to look both ways before crossing any street. And no matter what part of the world we live in, this tip is timeless for many when it comes to maintaining pedestrian safety. Nonetheless, while walking is definitely good for our health, and looking both ways before crossing the street is practical, pedestrian accidents are still prevalent.

What To Do if You Get Infections From the Hospital

February 18, 2020Raynes EricksonCalifornia Laws, Child Care, Public SafetyNo Commentsinfections From the Hospital

If you or a loved one has required a stay in the hospital for any amount of time, you likely realize the hardship it ensues. Harsh lighting, incessant beeping, and a mess of tubes make it less of the safe-haven you may have imagined.

How to Prove Misdiagnosis and Delayed Diagnosis

January 5, 2020Raynes EricksonPatient Care, Public SafetyNo CommentsDelayed Diagnosis, Doctor

When you visit your doctor with an ailment, your hope is to be met with an explanation. A proper diagnosis and plan for recovery will alleviate worry and, ideally, restore...

Staying Safe and Healthy this Holiday Season

December 20, 2019Raynes EricksonPublic SafetyNo Commentssafe holiday

Tis the season we’ve all been waiting for! December is the time for festive gatherings, seasonal food, and cheerful decor. Some might even say it is the most wonderful time...

7 Do’s and Don’t of Motorcycle Lane Splitting in California

September 18, 2019Raynes EricksonCalifornia Laws, Public SafetyNo CommentsCalifornia Laws, Motor, motorcycle accident

As a motorist in California, you’ve likely sat in traffic a time or two. And if you drive a four-wheeled vehicle, you’ve probably watched in terror and a bit of envy, as motorcyclists sneak between lanes.

5 Common Amusement Park Injuries

September 6, 2019Raynes EricksonChild Care, Injuries, Public SafetyNo Commentsamusement, Child Injury, park

While the air is still warm and the days are long, amusement parks are the choice entertainment among kids and adults alike. These fun-centric playgrounds, lit by flashing colored lights, are the best spot for adrenaline seekers everywhere. However, their unmatched whimsy and excitement can end in devastation with just a single mishap.

Liability in The Age of Self-Driving Cars

August 21, 2019Raynes EricksonCalifornia Laws, Injuries, Public SafetyNo CommentsPersonal Injury, Product Liability, self driving

Car accidents have remained a leading cause of death in the US since the invention of the motorized vehicle. According to the Traffic Safety Facts Research note, today, about 100 people are killed, and nearly 65,000 are injured each day in traffic accidents.

Poolside Problems: What We Learned From the 2011 Toys R Us Lawsuit

August 20, 2019Raynes EricksonCalifornia Laws, Injuries, Product Liability, Public Safety, Public SafetyNo Commentspool slide, safety, suffered injury

While visiting family in Massachusetts in July 2006, Robin Aleo, along with her husband and young daughter enjoyed a summer day, poolside. However, tragedy struck when Aleo, 29, climbed atop...

9 Ways to Avoid Injuries on Roadtrips

July 23, 2019Raynes EricksonPublic Safety, Public SafetyNo Commentsroad trip, safety

Each summer, families all over the nation will pile into the car and go on a trip where the journey is the destination: The Road Trip. The road trip is...

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