Six Ways to Prevent Slip And Fall Accidents
Wed 3 Jun, by FritzLaw on Personal Injury
Slip and fall accidents are the number one cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries in adults over 65. Staggering, yes. Even more shocking is the fact that one out of every four older adults will fall during a twelve-month period. Since nearly 30,000 deaths will occur this year because of falls, it is important to learn what you can do to prevent them.¹ Why Falls are Common Among Older Adults There are a number of …
How To Keep Your Child Safe In And Around A Vehicle
Wed 3 Jun, by FritzLaw on Personal Injury
Automobiles are a great way to take us from point A to point B in a comfortable environment and propel our jobs, hobbies, and families forward. However, your vehicle may also constitute a safety hazard for your small children – and not just because of the risk of a car accident. How can you keep your child safe in and around your vehicle? The following information offers some helpful suggestions. Beware of Heatstroke Heatstroke is …
Safety Tips For Older Drivers
Tue 2 Jun, by FritzLaw on Personal Injury
Do you remember how it felt when you learned to drive or when you first got your driver’s license? You probably felt freedom, independence and a huge sense of responsibility. Imagine if you could no longer do that? What if you could no longer drive to work, to the grocery store, or to visit your friends? You might feel a sense of frustration, sadness or even anger. Driving at any age requires attention to detail, …
Caring For Yourself Through Estate Planning
Fri 15 May, by FritzLaw on Estate Planning
Time seems to be the one thing we just can’t get enough of. This is especially true if you are one of our nurses or frontline healthcare workers. You work tirelessly caring for others and may not have a lot of free time to work on your estate planning. If you are able to answer the following questions or at least think them through, you can get a jump start on the estate planning process …
Distracted Driving: Statistics and Tips to Keep Your Eyes on the Road
Tue 28 Apr, by FritzLaw on Personal Injury
Each year, distracted drivers cause thousands of car accidents and fatalities. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, “sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55 mph, that’s like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.” In Missouri, legislators have tried to reduce the number of car accidents and fatalities by prohibiting certain individuals from texting and emailing while driving. Distracted …