Biking in the spring, summer and fall is common, but continuing to use two-wheeled transportation in the winter isn't very common. After all, remaining committed to the idea of cycling as your primary form of transportation during the winter months can be a challenge....
Falls are one of the main reasons that people get injured in the United States every year, and many of them occur on the stairs. These falls can even prove to be deadly in severe situations, and those who survive could still have spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain...
Carbon monoxide (CO) is one of the gases produced during certain forms of combustion. Anything that burns gas to operate, from your kitchen stove to your vehicle, produces carbon monoxide. In small amounts and well-ventilated spaces, exposure to CO is not a serious...
There's been talk of a potential nursing shortage for years now, and it appears to have arrived. Many medical centers are understaffed. Professionals are saying that they have a problem where older nurses are retiring, but also that younger nurses are leaving the...
Snow and ice are part of every Connecticut winter (and sometimes they’re with us from fall through spring). If you’re out and about, it’s only normal to expect that you’ll encounter slippery sidewalks, walkways and steps. A slip-and-fall accident on a concrete or...
Driving distractions are hard to avoid, because they can take many forms. For example, a parent can be distracted by a child in the car, or a teenager could be distracted by a phone. But one thing that you can do to help keep yourself safe is to understand the three...
If you’re already dealing with the aftermath of a car crash or some other incident that caused you injuries, you may have some added trepidation about driving on or around Halloween night. For a lot of people, this is the first Halloween in a few years that they’ll be...
If you suffer injuries from an accident caused by another party’s negligence, you may be unsure about the value of your claim. Since you may not know the full scope of your injuries and how they may affect your life in the future, it may not be easy to ascertain the...
Going out for a jog in the morning or after a long day at work is important for your physical fitness and possibly for your mental health. Adequate exercise can help you feel strong and confident. However, those health benefits come with some risks. Specifically,...
The colder winter months bring with them numerous safety risks. The possibility of a car crash is a constant concern during your winter commute, and drunk drivers contribute a lot to your fatal crash risk. Although it is possible for you to cross paths with a drunk...
