The Most Common Surgical Errors

December 21st, 2015

You have been scheduled for surgery and you are nervous. Unfortunately, surgical mistakes happen by the thousands each year. While many people have surgery each year without issue, others find themselves dealing with errors that change their lives forever. Here

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Product Recall Tips and Information

December 16th, 2015

This holiday season, your children will be getting gifts from family and friends. Your little ones will be excited, and they will want to play with and use the gifts that they get. Not so fast. There are thousands of

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Sharing the Woods with Hunters

November 23rd, 2015

Throughout the country, fall is hunting season. Hunters are donning their camouflage and flare orange safety gear and heading into the woods. There are also a great deal of people that are simply heading outdoors to enjoy the crisp, fall

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Slip and Fall Injuries Common in Autumn

November 13th, 2015

When most people think of slips and falls and a specific season, they think of winter. It’s important to know that there are two major culprits of slip and fall injuries surrounding us right now. Firmly into autumn, leaves are

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How to Avoid Propeller Injuries

November 6th, 2015

It is rare, but it does make news. A person falls overboard and is struck by a propeller of a boat. While these stories are tragic, they also serve as a reminder of the danger of these types of accidents.

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Successfully and Safely Navigating Bridges

November 4th, 2015

Inland waterways have their own pleasures but also present unique challenges. This is especially true for larger vessels. When you choose inland waterways, you put yourself in the position to have to navigate drawbridges of varying sizes and clearances. If

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How to Safely Dock Your Boat

November 2nd, 2015

Knowing how to dock your boat correctly is an important safety tip that not many people think about. It’s not unusual for boaters to attempt to dock their boats, only to crash into a pier or another vessel. While we

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Severe Weather Boating Tips

October 26th, 2015

You pulled out of port, intent on a tranquil day sailing the high sea. What you ran into was anything but. Every skipper must understand that they may run into unexpectedly rough waters. Whether from a mild rain storm or

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Man Overboard: Do Not Act Foolishly On Your Cruise

October 21st, 2015

Cruises are popular vacations. The ability to float about the ocean in a vessel that amounts to its own city is exhilarating, and it is the holiday of choice for many Americans. When a cruise ship is involved in an

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Respect Your Non-Motorized Vessel

October 19th, 2015

We have talked frequently about power boats and larger vessels. We have discussed safety and the equipment you need to have on board. But what about smaller boats? Small craft boats like canoes and rowboats can be as dangerous as

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