Preventing Pedestrian Accidents
June 06,2017
It is the most ancient form of transportation, and while automatic cars and expanded public transportation may make the headlines, walking is still the most common mode of transportation around the world. Walking and Health Besides being simply a mode of transportation, walking for exercise has been popular for thousands of years. One supporter is the Mayo Clinic, which lists potential benefits including: Maintain a...
The Lack of Vision Testing in Driver’s License Renewals is a Public Safety Issue
June 06,2017
We've all been there. We’ve witnessed questionable driving on the road, been a passenger in a car whose driver makes us anxious, or recognized that our own driving abilities have gone downhill. Regardless of which perspective best describes you, the truth is that without good vision, driving is difficult at best and downright dangerous at worst. It's natural for the body's functions to deteriorate with age, so it seems l...
May Brings Awareness to Motorcycle Safety
May 15,2017
We all know the feeling: Once the sun starts shining and the temperatures warm up, the pull of the outdoors can be irresistible. Activities like walking, jogging, biking, and gardening are undertaken with zeal, but one of the most popular is also one of the most hazardous – riding a motorcycle. To remind drivers of the seasonal return of motorcycles to the road and to promote safe riding among motorcyclists, the month of...
Seriously, Millennials. We Need to Talk About Your Cell Phone.
March 21,2017
Millennials are likely tired of hearing critical generalizations such as “technology has spoiled you on instant gratification,” “you take too many selfies; all you care about is how you look,” “stop looking at your phone,” and similar remarks. However, the amount of time millennials spend with their cell phone has some basis in science. According to one survey, almost 40% of those aged 18 to 34 said they intera...
How to Calculate Damages for Pain and Suffering
March 14,2017
We've all heard the elusive phrase “pain and suffering” tossed around in conversations, court TV programs, legal documents, and more. It's a real thing, but one that can be challenging to quantify. Pain and suffering isn't always physical, which is where it gets tricky to describe. Some people might find it hard to adequately describe what emotional pain and suffering feels like, or to define it as precisely as they mi...
