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Ikea Announces Tip-over Hazard For Chests & Dressers

Posted on July 23, 2016April 20, 2023

IKEA recently announced that it would begin offering free wall-anchoring repair kits for its child and adult dressers after two reports of child deaths. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a repair program, in conjunction with IKEA North America, that offers free wall anchoring kits for IKEA chests and dressers. According to incident […]

Car Accidents In Construction Zones: Who Is At Fault?

Posted on July 22, 2016July 11, 2022

Sometimes it can feel like construction zones are permanent fixtures of roads and highways across the U.S. While these zones are necessary for the maintenance and upkeep of this vital part of our daily lives, they bring a variety of hazards that, if not handled correctly, can lead to injuries and damage to both the […]

Lowe’s Big Rig Rolls Over Near San Antonio’s Loop 1604

Posted on July 21, 2016April 20, 2023

A man is lucky to be alive after a Lowe’s big rig rolled over onto his pickup truck. The man was stopped at a light on Hausman Road near Loop 1604 in San Antonio when a car swerved in front of the big rig. The driver of the big rig swerved to avoid a collision, […]

Vehicles Recalled Due To Fire Hazards

Posted on July 14, 2016July 11, 2022

While there’s a risk of fire after an accident, it’s not something we expect from a supposedly perfectly functioning vehicle. Even though newer vehicles are using alternate power sources like batteries, automobiles have been historically powered by gasoline, a fuel source designed to burn incredibly efficiently and quickly. Car manufacturers pride themselves on creating the […]

What Does My Insurance Cover After An Accident

Posted on July 1, 2016July 11, 2022

If you ever find yourself in an auto accident, your mind may not immediately turn to your auto insurance in the heat of the moment. Once you’ve ensured that everyone involved in the collision has received the necessary medical attention, you will need to get in touch with your insurance company. But do you know […]

Workplace Explosions: How And Why They Happen

Posted on June 24, 2016July 11, 2022

No one ever wants to experience a workplace injury, but what happens if the worst comes to pass? While not all workplaces are equally susceptible to workplace explosions, if you work an industrial job with plenty of machinery around, it’s a grim possibility. In 2014, 137 people were killed by fires and explosions at work […]

What Do I Do If I Think I Caused The Accident?

Posted on June 15, 2016July 11, 2022

Getting in an automobile accident can be a traumatic experience, and believing that you were at fault can only make it more stressful. Whether you were distracted by something in your car, you were driving just a bit too fast on your way to work, you were driven to the point of exasperation, or for […]

Causes Of E-cigarette Explosions

Posted on June 8, 2016July 11, 2022

Smoking e-cigarettes, also known as “vaping,” is a rapidly growing alternative to smoking cigarettes in the U.S. Introduced to the market in 2007, sales of e-cigarettes are estimated to be worth around $1.5 billion each year in the U.S. alone, with more than 2.5 million Americans using the products. They’re marketed as the healthier alternative […]

What Do I Do After A Car Accident?

Posted on June 2, 2016July 11, 2022

Being involved in a car crash, no matter how small, can be a jarring experience for everyone involved. It’s important to have a plan of action in place in the case of a collision, especially in the case of an injury. There are important tasks to take care of directly after the incident, as well […]

9 Tips For Your First Call With Insurance Company After An Accident

Posted on May 25, 2016July 11, 2022

Getting in an accident is traumatizing enough, but facing the prospect of speaking to an insurance company after may seem like the stressful cherry on top of a terrible cake. No matter how daunting the prospect may seem, communicating with your insurance company after an accident is a vital part of the claims process. With […]