Updated article: Original publish date – July 22, 2014 [dropcaps type=”standard” color=”” background=””]A[/dropcaps]ccording to the authority on dog bite statistics, DogsBite.org, approximately 4.5 million dog bites occur each year in the U.S. A few additional statistics worth mentioning are: 2015 resulted in 28,000 reconstructive surgeries as a result of dog bites Dog bites account to […]
Article Updated: Original Publish Date – November 20, 2014 [space height=”20″] [dropcaps type=”standard”]Few other types of injuries have as much far-reaching and devastating consequences as head injuries. Even mild head injuries can be life altering, while a catastrophic injury to the brain can render someone in a vegetative state for the remainder of their days.[/dropcaps] […]
Golfing is a lot of fun, highly competitive and a great way to relax and get away from it all. Golf is played all over the country, but especially in areas with warm weather climates like Arizona. While you are likely to enjoy round after round of golfing without ever experiencing a problem, the fact […]
Article Updated: Original Publish Date – Dec. 29, 2014 Car accident deaths rose in 2015 to 895 for the state of Arizona according to the Arizona Department of Transportation. This statistic shows 121 more car accident deaths in 2015 then the previous year (a 15.6 percent increase). The total number of car accidents in Arizona […]
Updated Article: Â Original Publish Date June 19, 2012 October 1, 2016 brought another “breaking news” story of a fatal cyclist accident in Chandler. According to azcentral.com, a women died after being struck by a Toyota Scion at approximately 7:30am along with a second cyclist. It has become a “norm” to hear about bicycle – vehicle […]
Updated article: Original publish date 11/20/14 It’s that time of year in Arizona for ATV riders to start riding again. This means trips to the dunes, the desert, and in some cases, lots of drinking to boot. 2014 for Arizona proved to be a eye opening year for ATV accident awareness when the six time […]
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday that encourages us to slow down and remember all the wonderful blessings we’ve shared throughout the year. Like many other major holidays, Thanksgiving is typically one of those holidays that is dictated by our traditions. We do the same things every year and usually with the same people. It doesn’t […]
From the rolling hills around Mormon Lake to the 20-plus-mile ascent up Mt. Lemmon, from the 50 miles of scenic desert trails through the McDowell Mountains to the hard-core National Trail on South Mountain, Arizona is a cyclist’s dream destination. Add in an average of 299 sunny days per year and a widely varied topography, and it’s easy to see why […]
Updated article: Original publish date 4/1/14 As a motorist, sharing the road with cyclists is inevitable and at times can be challenging if one is uneducated about traffic laws. Not being fully educated is what ultimately leads to fatal injury accidents. In fact, in 2015, it was reported by the Arizona Department of Transportation that […]
Updated Article: Original publish date 10/22/2012 October is National Anti-Bullying Awareness Month. PACER created the national campaign in 2006 to unite communities nationwide to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. With one incident of bullying every seven minutes, it is the most frequent form of violence that school-aged children encounter. It is estimated that […]
