Stop Treating Dogs Like Hood Ornaments
It is no secret that many people throughout the United States love their dogs, treat them like members of their families, take them everywhere they go, and even from time to time refer to them as “fur babies.” As a matter of fact, the American Veterinary Medical Association states that close to 50 million American…
Read MoreStorefront Car Accidents Can Cause Serious Injuries
Whether a business is located on a busy road, on a quiet neighborhood street, or in a commercial business area, it is at risk of having a vehicle crash into it as long as the storefront faces a roadway or parking lot. These crashes can take the lives of employees, customers, or pedestrians passing by.…
Read MoreSpeeding Causes a Lot of Injuries, but Lane Departures Kill
The dangers of speeding are well-known. The causes of it are, too: people run late, or they get distracted and they bear down on the pedal. Some people do it because they’ve been struck in traffic and they’re frustrated; others just think they won’t get caught. In the end, though, speeding and aggressive drivers cause…
Read MoreGolf Carts Pose More Risks – and Cause More Injuries – Than People Realize
Golf cart accidents are unfortunately all too common in Phoenix and in Arizona as a whole. Because golf carts can be driven on some roads, residents and tourists in the area often take them on joy rides; or they simply find that they are a convenient and cost-effective way to get around town. As you…
Read MoreEzriCare and Delsam Eyedrops Recalled for Link to Bacterial Infections
Global Pharma Healthcare voluntarily recalled all lots of its EzriCare Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops and Delsam Pharma’s Artificial Tears on February 1, 2023, following an outbreak of pseudomonas aeruginosa – bacteria with a “predilection to cause infections among immunocompromised hosts, extreme versatility, antibiotic resistance, and a wide range of dynamic defenses [which] makes it…
Read MoreArizona’s Roads Are Deadlier Than Ever
Arizona’s roads are like a mirage. The scenic beauty can make you forget how dangerous the roads are. The Arizona Department of Transportation recently released its report for motor vehicle crash facts in 2021. The statistics were alarming. Car crash fatalities have reached heights that haven’t been reached since 2006. According to AZDOT’s report, there…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do if I’m Injured in a Red Light Accident?
If you are involved in a traffic accident because someone runs a red light, you’d be forgiven for thinking that liability is easy to determine. After all – you were following the rules and someone else wasn’t, and now you’re hurt. Unfortunately, determining who was the cause of your injuries can be complicated. There are…
Read MoreHerniated Disks and Car Accidents
Many car accidents in Phoenix cause herniated disks and other spine injuries. Even with seat belts and airbags, a low-impact crash can cause your back and neck to twist and endure severe stress. A high-speed accident is even more likely to cause severe spinal damage. The disk separates your back bones from your vertebrae. Disk…
Read MoreWhy Truck Accidents May Be More Common in Winter
While the winters in Phoenix are not as extreme as they are in the Northeast or Midwest, the cold weather can still create dangerous conditions for truck drivers and other motorists on the road. It’s not just careless truck drivers that should be held liable for winter truck accidents. The trucking companies that hire the…
Read MoreE-Bike and E-Scooter Injuries Are on the Rise
A recent development on the streets has been the rise in use of E-bikes and E-scooters. Touted as environmentally friendly and easy to use, these little vehicles are used by many of us as quick ways to get from place to place. Unfortunately, crashes with other vehicles (and the resulting injuries they cause) have been…
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