On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Aug 28, 2020 | Blog
A pool accident can be any parents’ worst nightmare. When your kid is swimming, there are many concerns. Children may injure themselves jumping into the water or swallow water while splashing. Often, pool accidents have immediate consequences. Sometimes, however, you...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Feb 22, 2020 | Blog
Whether you are planning a day trip to a local theme park or a trip to a far-flung attraction during spring break, be aware of potential safety hazards to avoid serious injury. In 2016, the most recent year for which data is available, the Consumer Products Safety...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Apr 30, 2018 | Blog
Imagine if you could go for a leisurely drive and do one small thing to have an extra $10,000 or $20,000 in your pocket. Some unscrupulous individuals do this by “staging” car accidents. Unfortunately, the victims of staged car accidents can sometimes get...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Apr 2, 2018 | Blog
Everyone knows that coming across an angry pooch could to lead to injuries, but what do you do if it’s too late to avoid an interaction with an angry dog? Your best bet is to try to defuse the attack and get away to safety, so you can call for help and keep...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Mar 16, 2018 | Blog
As the weather warms up, it’s only natural to go outside to have fun. You and your family may go for walks around the neighborhood or head to a park to burn off some energy and get some fresh air. Exercise and being outdoors are great for your health, but...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Mar 5, 2018 | Blog
There are many dangerous types of driving. Drunk, distracted and fatigued driving are three that come to mind quickly. There is another one that you might not think about very often — aggressive driving. Aggressive drivers can injure or kill innocent people....
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Mar 2, 2018 | Blog
After a car accident, you might think that you survived without any injuries, at least at first. However, some injuries do not cause any pain at first, only presenting pain later on when the injury itself worsens. Delayed pain injuries are very common, and can range...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Feb 7, 2018 | Blog
An angry dog might not calm down all by itself. In fact, an angry dog could benefit from some gentle assistance from the people around to prevent an attack. It’s in these moments — when a dog is barking, snarling and showing its teeth — that we all...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Jan 31, 2018 | Blog
While, fortunately, most falls don’t cause traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), any fall has the potential to do so if a head injury results. Some of the most common causes of TBIs include falls, gunshot wounds and auto accidents. However, data provided by the...
On behalf of Smith Magram Michaud Colonna, P.C. | Jan 3, 2018 | Blog
Manufacturers of paint, automobiles, gasoline and countless other products used lead as an additive to improve the quality of the items they produced. While lead additives did provide many benefits, however, they created serious lead poisoning problems for the people...
