by Elina Benin | Oct 31, 2018 | Safety, Slip & Fall
Usually in October, we post a reminder about Halloween safety and trick or treating. You can find last year’s here. This year, we wanted to look at the hazards of fall weather for adults in general. As the fall weather changes, we will see more rain and wind. This...
by Elina Benin | Oct 23, 2018 | Automobile Accidents, Trucking Accidents
This September 16th – 22nd is “Brake Safety Week” for commercial trucks. While this probably escaped the awareness of most people, there is a reason why this week is actually important. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), commercial...
by Elina Benin | Mar 2, 2018 | Children, Medical Info, Traumatic Brain Injuries
Washington state led the nation in the creation of laws to help provide guidance to coaches and clear standards designed to insure safety for students who are suspected of incurring a concussion. This law can be found at RCW 28A.600.190. It reads as follows: RCW...
by Elina Benin | Jan 15, 2018 | Train Accidents
More details are coming out about the serious accident from December 18, 2017 where an Amtrak train derailed from a highway overpass near DuPont, Washington. The train was traveling at 78 miles per hour, more than twice the speed limit of the curve that the train was...