Posts by Tara Helms
Valuable Tips for Fire Safety and Prevention
October is Fire Prevention Month, and local fire departments and national organizations are getting out the message to the general public about the importance of fire safety. Regardless of whether you are a homeowner, other property owner, or business owner, October is a great time to review your fire safety plan and ensure you and…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Improper Lane Changes by Big Trucks
Any time a truck changes lanes, other drivers face an increased risk of an accident. There are reasons why changing lane accidents are so dangerous, such as the trucks’ blind spots and poor sight lines. If the trucker is fatigued, intoxicated, or distracted, the risk of an accident is even higher. The Alabama Department of…
Read MoreWhy Road Rash Is Such a Serious Injury
Road rash is a painful injury often resulting from motorcycle accidents. It occurs when the skin of a motorcyclist contacts the road surface, causing the scraping away of the skin. The injury essentially leaves raw exposed skin, similar to what occurs when the skin is burned by fire. The damage from road rash can extend…
Read MoreCO Dangers from Portable Generators
Generators are used to access much-needed relief after a storm when the power has gone out. Portable backup generators generate carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas that can kill someone in only a few minutes. Some research has shown that the use of portable generators and subsequent carbon monoxide poisoning…
Read MoreThe Potential Safety Shortcomings of Self-Driving Vehicles on the Road
You may have thought about the prospect of self-driving vehicles populating the roadways and highways of our nation, and how safe that would be. A number of companies are pursuing the top spot in the autonomous vehicle market at this time and you may soon be sharing the road with these vehicles on an ever…
Read MoreRoundup Maker Agrees to Pay Almost $11 Billion to End Thousands of Cancer Claims
Bayer, the manufacturer of Roundup weed killer, has been loaded down with thousands of claims alleging the company’s flagship product causes cancer. When Bayer purchased Monsanto for $63 billion, the pharmaceutical giant inherited those lawsuits. The New York Times reports that the company, in a massive settlement, has agreed to pay nearly $11 billion to…
Read MoreKnow the Dangers before Setting Off Fireworks This Fourth of July
July 4th firework displays are treasured by old and young alike. They’re a colorful way to remember how our nation began. There’s nothing more thrilling than the crescendo of an explosion of fireworks at the end of a jaw-dropping routine. We know that celebrating the country is a time-honored tradition. We also know that this…
Read MoreHolding Speeding Drivers Accountable for the Injuries and Deaths They Cause
Almost everyone exceeds the speed limit now and then. It’s illegal and dangerous, but it’s also fairly common. There’s no excuse, though, for driving 10, 20, 30, or 50 mph over the speed limit. Excessive speeding is much more than a violation of traffic laws. Excessive speeding recklessly endangers the lives of any passengers in…
Read MoreFood Supply Resources for Alabamians During (and After) the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 crisis is a new type of challenge for Americans. People all over the country are worried about their loved ones, and how they’re going to make ends meet. Recently, news reports have started airing that say the country could be facing food shortages soon, since many large-scale agribusinesses are unable to get their…
Read MoreWhat Are the Possible Long-Term Health Consequences of Catching COVID-19?
As more victims recover from the coronavirus, some have found that the health complications experienced at the peak of their infection do not clear up completely once the infection is over. The medical profession is just beginning to understand how COVID-19 is impacting the long-term health of many people. Based on the latest information available,…
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