Cooking causes 47% of all home fires, according to the American Burn Association. Preventing burns is always easier than treating them, so we’re sharing cooking safety tips this National Burn Awareness Week. Keep reading to learn how to prevent cooking fires and what to do if your food catches on fire. Cooking Safety and Fire […]
The Hazards of Home Heating Equipment
Keeping your home comfortably warm during the winter months often requires the use of home heating equipment such as furnaces, fireplaces, or space heaters. Taking proper safety precautions while keeping your home warm this winter can help you and your family stay safe. Portable Heaters The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) estimates that portable […]
Reporting Elder Abuse in Indiana
Elder abuse is an intentional act or failure to act by a caregiver (or another individual in a relationship that involves an expectation of trust) that causes or creates a risk of harm to an older adult. Unfortunately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 10% of adults age 60 and […]
Rear-End Collisions: Top Cause of Car Crash Injuries
Rear-end collisions are often unexpected and can be frightening. Rear-end collisions are a common type of car accident that occurs when a vehicle collides with the vehicle in front of it. They can happen anywhere from a parking lot to the middle of the interstate or a major intersection. In fact, the National Highway Traffic […]
15 Common Personal Injury Terms
Every industry has specific terminology, and law is certainly no exception. Here are 15 common personal injury terms and brief definitions. Personal injury: Any harm/damage to a person that occurs because of another party’s negligence or intentional actions. Liability: Legal responsibility for actions or omissions that lead to harm or injury to another individual. Negligence: […]
