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Motorcycles provide a great form of transport, and their popularity has been increasing over the past several years. However, motorcyclists also face a great number of risks while on the road. Due to the smaller size and mobility of motor bikes, other motorists can easily overlook motorcycles, leading to tragic accidents. In fact, Phoenix…

Taking a summertime hike in Phoenix, Arizona can expose you to extreme heat. Temperatures can rise well past 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the Grand Canyon State, putting hikers at serious risk of heat-related illnesses and injuries. While it is possible to have a safe and rewarding hike on one of Phoenix’s many trails –…

Youth sports are a great way to teach children important life skills and principles, as well as getting plenty of sunshine and exercise. What many parents don’t realize, however, is the risk of personal injuries that can come with many different sports. Every year in the U.S., 3.5 million children under the age of…

Sending your children off on a school bus can seem like the safest way to school. After all, school buses crash less often than motor vehicles and children are safer on a bus than walking to school…right? Not always. Parents should not assume that school buses in Arizona are safe. According to an investigation…

Bird scooters are the latest trend on the streets of California, Arizona, and other locations where the company, Bird, has decided to launch. Bird scooters are rentable electric scooters that use programs similar to bike sharing. At first glance, Bird scooters might seem like a low-cost way to go a few extra miles around…

Cooling down in Arizona’s desert heat this summer might mean going for a swim at the local public pool, a friend’s swimming pool, or your private one. Where ever you swim, do so safely; swimming pool accidents are surprisingly prevalent. Drowning is the fifth-leading cause of unintentional injury death in the United States according…

Lake Havasu experienced its deadliest summer on record in 2017. Boating accidents, accidental drownings, and other incidents on the water have claimed lives and left many others seriously injured on Lake Havasu on the Arizona-California border. The vast majority of these accidents would be preventable with due care from boaters and swimmers. Follow a…

Going to an Arizona Diamondbacks game can be fun for the whole family. What many fans don’t realize, however, is that professional sporting events are dangerous. Foul balls flying into the stands, players letting go of bats, stadium slip and fall accidents, severe sunburn, dehydration, and food poisoning are all risks that fans can…

The national E. coli outbreak, spread through tainted romaine lettuce, has affected 172 people as of the latest update (May 16) from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). So far, 75 people have gone to the hospital, 20 developed kidney failure, and one person has died from the outbreak. If you’re one…

Parents are naturally very cautious about the products they buy for their babies. The safety of your child is your primary concern in the choice of any product. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the federal agency tasked with developing safety standards, conducting research into dangerous products, and issuing recalls of…