| | | Board Certified In Personal Injury | 28 Years Experience | (903) 531-9300 | | Dear Subscriber,The holiday season is fast approaching. And that means decorating the house, planning family visits and attending lots of celebrations. So here's a checklist to help you and those close to you have a happy and safe holiday this year. | |
| | 28 Years Experience Trying Personal Injury Cases Counts
After 28 years of handling personal injury cases we've learned that sometimes you have to "just say no" to the insurance company and saddle up and go try the case in front of a jury. We did just that in June of this year in a car wreck case involving some pretty serious injuries. The Defendants' auto liability insurance company made a lowball offer and dug in. We said "NO" and headed to the court house. I guess being hard headed has its advantages because a Smith County jury awarded us more than seven times what the insurance company had offered. It was a good day for the good guy. Continue reading.
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| Keep the “Happy” in Happy HolidaysTips for a Safe Holiday Season’Tis the season for everything holly, jolly, merry and bright. But celebrating the spirit of the holidays takes more than just planning the perfect menu and stunning home decor. Thanksgiving to New Year’s can pose a greater risk for house fires, decorating injuries and drunk driving crashes. This month’s You Should Know offers tips for avoiding these common (but preventable) seasonal mishaps. Start your safety
checklist here. >>> | BY THE NUMBERS / | 12,000
Visits | Falling off ladders, stepping on broken ornaments and other decorating injuries send an average of 12,000 Americans to the emergency room between November and December, or about 250 per day. | 230
Fires
| Christmas tree fires caused 230 home fires on average each year from 2007 to 2011, resulting in six fatalities and 22 injuries. Malfunctioning holiday lights are often the culprit. | #1 for
Drunks | Drunk driving accidents and fatalities spike during every major holiday, with July 4th in the lead followed closely by New Year’s Eve and Thanksgiving as shown in this infographic. |
| BOOKMARK FAVORITES / |  Avoid the Post-Holiday Party Walk of Shame
Are you aware of office holiday party do’s and don’ts? Human resource expert Jennette Pokorny with EverNext shares tips on how employers and employees can avoid post-party embarrassment. View video. Food Safety Expert Shares Tips on Preparing Holiday Feasts Safely
Keep your family and holiday party guests safe by following these food safety tips from Foodsafety.gov, a gateway source for federal food safety information. View video.  ESFI Videos Feature a Variety of Holiday Safety Tips
The Electrical Safety Foundation International YouTube channel features several holiday safety videos, including decorating safely, avoiding fire hazards and more. View videos. |
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