In the very beginning of their popularity, people were easily spotted smoking electronic cigarettes inside restaurants and bars where traditional smoking had previously been banned. After a brief double-take, many realize that the smoker isn’t blatantly breaking the law at all, they’re using a nicotine vapor electronic cigarette. E-cigarettes have raised many issues since their invention in 2003 by Chinese …
Hunting for Bigfoot: Firearm Tips on Personal Injury Prevention
Saturday night in Catoosa, Oklahoma a hunting accident has left one victim in the hospital and three people in jail. Four friends, including a man and wife, were on the hunt this weekend for the Sasquatch. That’s right, they were hunting for the mythical American bigfoot. What’s more, they went hunting at night with loaded firearms; what’s the worst that …
Food Poisoning: 3 Biggest Offenders
We’ve all been there, food poisoning is the worst. Sometimes we assume the risks of eating something questionable, but other times we prepared the food ourselves and never saw it coming. Food poisoning is hard to avoid, but we can be aware of the risky foods that are known to cause a high number of food related illnesses. Knowing how …
Tips to Protect Against Drunk Driving Accidents
Although we cannot prevent a stranger from getting behind the wheel after drinking, we can arm ourselves with information to help keep us safe against a drunk driving accident. There’s no other way to protect ourselves than to know the signs of a drunk driver, and know what to do once we’ve spotted one. Listed below are some things to …
5 Ways to Avoid a Car Accident
Car accidents happen every day in Texas, from minor fender-benders to life-altering tragic car accidents. Since you most likely spend a lot of time on the road, it’s important to know how to protect yourself and others from car accident injuries. Here are five tips for preventing a car accident: Make sure your hands are properly placed on the steering …
FDA Receives 89 Food Poisoning Reports from Chobani Yogurt
Last week we shared with you the recent recall of Chobani greek yogurt. To keep your family updated about developments in this food poisoning case, we wanted to share that the Food and Drug Administration has so far received 89 reports of food poisoning from Chobani yogurt. The food poisoning symptoms include nausea and cramps after eating the yogurt. The …
How to Protect Your Child from Food Poisoning
Children across Texas and the nation have begun school, and many carry their own bagged lunches to school. You might make a bagged lunch for your child because you think it’s healthier than a school cafeteria lunch, but watch out. If you aren’t careful your child could get food poisoning from their bagged lunch. Try to follow these food safety …
What to Do After a Pedestrian Accident
During the summer, there are more pedestrians in Dallas enjoying the bright, sunny weather. It is nice to walk around town, but it can be very dangerous. In 2010, there were 4,280 pedestrians killed and 70,000 were injured in traffic accidents in America. To help you know what to do in case you are ever in a pedestrian accident, here …
5 Common Causes of Car Accidents
Around 10 million people in America are involved in car accidents every year, and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention car accidents are the leading cause of death among teenagers. To help you know what causes car accidents so that you can prevent them, here are five of the top causes of car accidents:
4 Tips for Preventing Construction Accidents
One of the booming industries in Texas is construction, but it’s also one of the most dangerous industries and leads to many deaths every year. If you are a construction worker, it’s important to know how you can prevent construction accidents. Here are four tips for how you can prevent construction accidents: Request safety meetings: If you are in charge …
