Posts tagged prevention

• Christmas Trees Can be Deadly if Not Watered Regularly

  David Mittleman | December 21, 2011 8:57 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Defective & Dangerous Products
  

  Most people don't realize how dangerous Christmas trees can be if they aren't properly watered and kept away from heat sources. Norma O'Neal of Chattanooga, TN learned this lesson the...

• Crime Prevention Tips for the Holiday Season

  Mark Bello | November 28, 2011 3:00 PM | 0 CommentsFarmington Hills, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  Now that the holiday season is upon us, many people are preoccupied with the details of holiday planning and shopping. Unfortunately, several of the safety precautions we normally take can be...

• Wake Up to the Risks of Drowsy Driving

  Mark Bello | November 07, 2011 3:56 PM | 0 CommentsFarmington Hills, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Tiredness and fatigue can often affect your driving ability long before you even notice you’re getting tired. In an effort to reduce the number of fatigue-related auto accidents and save...

• Auto Accidents Cause 1.7 Million Traumatic Brain Injuries Every Year

  Mark Bello | September 29, 2011 11:23 AM | 0 CommentsFarmington Hills, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  It doesn’t matter who you are, you must drive with caution; pay attention to what you are doing, where you are going, and be observant of those around you. The consequences of inattention may...

• Ensure Your Child’s Safety Beginning with National Child Passenger Safety Week

  Mark Bello | September 23, 2011 1:14 PM | 0 CommentsFarmington Hills, MI Category: Miscellaneous
  

  According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2009, 1,314 children ages 14 years and younger died in auto accidents, and approximately 179,000 were injured. Parents and...

• Dog Lovers, Beware: Taking Man's Best Friend for a Ride could be Risky

  Mark Bello | September 08, 2011 1:11 PM | 0 CommentsFarmington Hills, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  Americans and their pets are senselessly injured or killed in accidents because they are not informed or neglect to utilize pet travel harness. Every 18 minutes an accident occurs due to a loose pet...

• State Faces E Coli Lawsuit

  Mark Bello | August 11, 2011 3:51 PM | 0 CommentsFarmington Hills, MI Category: Property Owner's Liability (Slip & Fall)
  

  An outbreak of E. coli illnesses was traced to the Crossroads Petting Zoo at the 2004 North Carolina State Fair. In all, 108 children reportedly suffered serious diarrhea, and 15 of those came down...

• Network to Communicate; Network to Change Minds; Network for Safety

  Mark Bello | August 20, 2010 5:25 PM | 1 CommentFarmington Hills, MI Category: Automobile Accidents
  

  I was invited to attend a networking event the other day. I am sure you are familiar with these local events; you meet other people in the business community and listen to a brief presentation about...

• Skin Infections at the Gym: Make Sure Exercise is All You Get From Your Workout

  David Mittleman | August 07, 2010 10:00 AM | 2 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Toxic Substances
  

  When you go to the gym do you regularly wash your hands before and after using the equipment? Do you also use your own mats to practice yoga or other floor exercises at the gym, and do you take a...

• New Stroke Center Opens in Sparrow Hospital Thanks to Generous Donation

  David Mittleman | June 02, 2010 10:00 AM | 0 CommentsLansing, MI Category: Head & Brain Injuries
  

  Thanks to a $500,000 gift from the Dart Foundation, Sparrow Hospital recently announced the opening of The William and Claire Dart Stroke Center. The Stroke Center, located in Sparrow...