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Can driving an SUV really keep you safe?
One of the reasons that people choose SUVs is that they feel safe. They’re large, capable vehicles. They can handle the snow and ice of the winter months. They keep drivers higher up than much of the traffic around them, which makes these drivers feel safer. Well, as...
Special needs trusts support beneficiaries in a purposeful way
When you have a loved one who has special needs that require them to have the assistance from needs-based programs, including public assistance, you might wonder how you can help to support them with an inheritance. There is tool available that enables individuals to...
What employers can do to help prevent workplace violence
Of all the job hazards that employees face every day, one problem that’s shared all over is the issue of intentional violence. There are roughly two million reports of workplace violence every year, and they result in hundreds of fatalities and thousands of injuries....
5 occupations you didn’t think were risky
Workplace injuries have reached the point that nearly everyone in the United States either was injured on the job, has a family member who suffered a work injury or at least knows someone who has suffered. People have started classifying jobs as “safe” or “unsafe”...
Don’t break the speed limit when driving for work
You know the pressure you feel at work when your boss wants you to get done with a job quickly. Maybe you jog down the hall to get to a meeting on time or you rush through an email so that you can take a phone call. Sometimes, it feels like the only way to get...
Pedestrians and drivers should be cautious to avoid collisions
As a pedestrian, you’ve had a few close calls. Once, you were crossing the street at an intersection when a vehicle turning right nearly ran straight into you. Another time, a driver failed to stop before the crosswalk and you ended up jumping out of the way just in...
Why don’t people do estate planning?
You may have heard that most people don’t have an estate plan. It’s true. The majority of Americans have no plan in place for when they pass away. In trying to understand this phenomenon, where everyone knows they will eventually need a plan but most people (55% don’t...
Buying a car? Don’t get a deadly model
You want to be safe on the roads, which is why you’re looking for a vehicle that is safer than others. Many vehicles have great safety ratings and aren’t involved in a lot of collisions. However, there are some that are in more crashes than others. Those deadly cars...
A worker suffers an injury every seven seconds
What can you do in seven seconds? Pour a cup of coffee to bring back to your desk? Ask a coworker how their weekend went? Check your email to see if there are any updates or notices from your supervisors? If you’re at work, not a lot gets done in seven seconds....
Precautions that can help you stay safe as a bicyclist
As summer approaches, many turn to bicycles as a way to get out of the house and exercise. Whether you are an avid cyclist or dusting off your bicycle to get some much-needed fresh air, taking a few precautions could help you stay safe on the road. Make sure your...
