Did you know? Memorial Day, the last Monday in May, honors those who have died in our nation’s wars and became a federal holiday in 1971. The day was originally called Decoration Day, where flags and flowers were placed on the graves of veterans in local cemeteries. We remember and honor those that have fallen …
Did you know that in 2020, motorcyclist fatalities occurred nearly 28 times more frequently than passenger car fatalities? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimated that there were 5,579 motorcyclists killed in 2020, which accounts for 14 percent of all traffic fatalities that year. This is the highest number of motorcyclists killed since the …
Can you sue a dog owner after a dog bite attack in Mississippi? Dogs can be unpredictable. Even when an owner thinks that his or her dog is a “friendly” dog, it can still attack and bite a stranger, friend, or family member. Being injured by a dog bite can happen anywhere. So, can someone …
Do you know who is responsible when there is an injury on your property? Spring is here and most of us are outside, soaking up the sun after a long and cold winter. But do you know what to do if you’re injured while helping your neighbor remove a tree from their yard? Or what …
Did you know? The Easter bunny, or Easter hare, originated from European traditions and are believed to be brought over to the Americas in the 1700s through German immigrants. The “Osterhase” or “Oschter Haws” would lay colorful eggs as gift to children that were good. The first Easter eggs were dyed red and the largest …
Did you know that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, on St. Patrick’s Day 2020, 36 percent of crash fatalities involved a drunk driver? And from 2016 to 2020, 287 lives were lost in drunk-driving crashes during the St. Patrick’s Day holiday. Keep in mind that car accidents aren’t the only dangers to …
Viewers were captivated by the Alex Murdaugh trial through news feeds, documentaries, and podcasts. Part of the case involved a tragic boating accident involving Murdaugh’s son, Paul. Boating accidents occur more often than you would think. The U.S. Coast Guard reported that 658 boating fatalities occurred nationwide in 2021. Though this is a 14.2 percent decrease from 2020, an …
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Resources for Caregivers of Someone with a Traumatic Injury Caring for a loved one with a traumatic or catastrophic injury can be a challenging and overwhelming experience. While this experience may not be something you are facing right now, no one knows what the future may bring. The information in this newsletter could be a benefit …