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Parents trust daycare centers in Alabama with the safety, health, and lives of their children. Unfortunately, not all childcare companies deserve this trust. Leaving your child at daycare should not end with a phone call about an emergency situation. As a parent, the best way to protect your child’s well-being is to check the...

All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) are popular in Alabama – especially on farms and in rural regions. ATVs are useful for outdoor work and for recreational purposes. Although most ATV manufacturers stipulate that minors under the age of 16 should not operate ATVs alone or unsupervised, many families make the mistake of assuming they are safe...

Millions of American children ride buses to and from school every day, and many parents worry about their kids' safety. While many parents will accompany younger children to and from their bus stops, some parents' work schedules prevent this and kids will eventually be able to manage getting to and from their buses on...

The recent hurricane season has caused many fatalities and astronomical property damage across the United States. While initial storm conditions are extremely dangerous, countless health and safety risks persist for months or even years in hurricane-stricken areas. Hurricane survivors, relief personnel, emergency responders, and all recovery and rebuilding professionals should use the utmost care...

Many Americans work with computers or other visually demanding tasks in their everyday work, and it’s important to know how to take care of your eyes. If you use a computer every day or do lots of repetitive work on a small scale such as component assembly, you are at risk of developing eye...

Lead is a toxic substance that can cause many severe medical issues. Once lead works its way into the body, it can embed in the blood, bones, and various other tissues. Over time, lead exposure can cause life-threatening medical conditions. Although most industrial and commercial applications avoid using lead today, many workplaces may contain...

A swimming pools is a great place to relax and exercise during the warmer months, but any swimming pool carries a risk of injury. It’s important to know the most common causes of swimming pool injuries to avoid them. It is also vital to know your options for legal recourse in case negligence or...

Burns are painful injuries that can easily lead to long-term scarring and disability. Medical professionals use a degree scale to classify burn injuries, and it’s a good idea to know the different types of burns, which ones deserve immediate medical attention, and which ones have a chance to cause permanent damage. First-Degree Burns The...

Workers’ compensation relieves the financial burden from the shoulders of injured employees, so they can focus on healing rather than medical bills and wage losses. State workers’ compensation systems provide no-questions-asked benefits to most employees who suffer injuries or illnesses while performing job-related tasks. Almost all injuries and illnesses qualify for benefits, as long...

Bicycling may be a popular method of transportation in Alabama, but it isn’t always the safest. In 2015, 185 Alabama bicyclists suffered injuries and nine others died. More than one-fifth (21%) of these accidents involved injured bicyclists who were 15 and younger. Negligent and distracted drivers are making Alabama’s roadways more dangerous than ever...