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Summer is in full swing, school is over, and that is leaving many of us trying to get in our trips by ground and air.

Every year the joys of summer are marred by tragedy when swimmers drown or are permanently injured in near-drowning accidents. It takes only five minutes and less than two inches of water for a small child to drown, and it may all happen silently.

Summer is in full swing, and as people are enjoying the outdoors it’s important to keep safety in mind. Slip and fall accidents are often a concern during the winter when there is ice on the ground, but there are many summer conditions that can put people at risk.

You should provide your employer with a notice of your accident as soon as possible after the accident in order to ensure proper filing of a workers’ compensation claim. Provide your employer with a notice in writing detailing your personal contact information, the cause and extent of the injury, named witnesses, and the work you were engaged in at the time of injury.

Workers’ compensation benefits can include, but are not limited to, medical expenses, wage replacement, and vocational training and rehabilitation.

Companies like Uber and Lyft are Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) that participate in the relatively new ride-sharing industry. Unlike taxi companies, TNCs are relatively unregulated – in fact, UberX drivers are not even required to carry commercial driver’s licenses.

Social media is a wonderful tool to stay in contact with people you don’t get to see every day. Your friends and family members want to know what you’re up to, but you should think twice before posting about your personal injury case.

Think using a hands-free device while driving makes you safer? Think again. You may be surprised at how this NSC infographic shows the cell phone conversation is distracting. In order to stay safe, you need your eyes on the road, your hands on the wheel, and your mind on driving.

Insurers can deny coverage for treatment related to infections caused by breast implants, causing a budding advocacy movement.

Avoid slips, trips and falls during wet weather