A series of storms hit Michigan ’s Lower Peninsula packing winds up to 70 mph that knocked down trees and tore roofs off homes and buildings. Downed power lines sparked fires and several roads were closed due to flooding. Some areas reported hail up to…
Fires can happen anywhere, but home fires account for more than 75 percent of all fatalities. They start and spread rapidly, leaving families as little as two minutes to escape once an alarm sounds which is why parents should educate kids on fire safety as…
Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few years, you have seen the Nationwide Insurance commercials and heard their catchy little jingle: “Nationwide is on your side….” Well…no they are not! Here is a prime example of how insurance companies treat…
Most people associate auto-deer accidents with the fall months, but did you know that late spring and early summer – May, June and July – are the second-to-most dangerous time of the year? This is because fawns are about; last year’s fawns are now on…
Earlier this month, an 11-year-old Florida boy died after he was infected by a brain-eating amoeba while on vacation in Costa Rico. Now, a 9-year-old Kansas girl has suffered the same fate after swimming in several local lakes. Both children died from amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM)…
Now that summer has officially arrived, lots of parents and kids will be spending more time outdoors. Whether by the pool, on the lake, at the park, or just hanging out in the backyard, it’s important to remember to put safety first. Swimming Drowning is…
Sadly, one does not have to look far to find a story of a parent or caregiver who accidentally left a child in a hot car. When 11-year-old, Andrew Pelham of Nashville read about a baby in his hometown that died after being left inside…
Did you know that a typical lightning flash is about 300 million volts and about 30,000 amps? By comparison, a household current is 120 volts and 15 amps. Lightning is one of the nation’s deadliest weather phenomena, ranking #2 behind floods. According to the National…
The Michigan Legislature recently approved a bill that will further limit consumer rights against insurance companies. The State legislature can’t pass a bill to fix our winter damaged roads, but they find the time to pass this!? Here is a “fictional,” but not far from…
A recent high school graduate described by his school as the “Best and Brightest” drowned Tuesday afternoon in southern Lake Huron when he was reportedly separated from his inflatable raft about 200 yards from the shoreline. The Sanilac County Sheriff’s Office received a call around…
A pedestrian was injured by a flying construction saw blade that broke loose while workers were cutting concrete on a New York street to update the water mains underground. The three-foot long circular blade flew approximately 100 feet before hitting the woman, cutting a deep…
Ever wonder why we keep hearing that we live in a litigious society? I encourage all my readers to share this story the next time you hear someone complaining about the high cost of litigation or frivolous lawsuits. On November 16, 2009, Kevin and Michelle…