Coronavirus is just about the only thing on people’s minds now-a-days. However, there seems to be a lot of confusion when it comes to COVID-19. Some questions many of us have include what are common symptoms, where can we get tested, when can we get tested and what does Virginia’s “stay-at-home” order really mean? We’re …
Self-Isolation/Social Distancing is Rough: Here’s How to Survive
Dinner parties are cancelled. Offices are closed. Your kids’ schools are out of session. & you’re stuck at home. Coronavirus has been testing humanity’s limits in many ways over the last 4 months. The potentially fatal virus has tested our science, our healthcare systems, our ability to follow directions, our willpower to live, our government’s …
Addressing Coronavirus — A PSA
It seems like everywhere you turn, coronavirus is the only thing the media is pushing onto us. In a way, it’s good for our country. It shows us that a pandemic is serious and that we need to be much more careful as a collective. On the other hand, it’s frightening that crisis scenarios can …
Preventing Coronavirus: What You NEED to Know
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’re well aware of the havoc coronavirus (COVID-19) has created around the world. Recently, the CDC alerted Americans that the spread of the coronavirus in the United States is inevitable. Once that news broke, the US stock market began tanking, which is typically an indicator of growing fear …
✅ New Year Home Maintenance Checklist ✅
Be honest — when was the last time you changed your smoke detector batteries? If you own a home, it’s likely your biggest investment, which means you need to make a habit of maintenance checks at least twice a year. We know home maintenance can feel like a lot of work; however, much of what …
Why the day before Thanksgiving is the Most Dangerous Day of the Year
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time of the year. For some it’s just the unnecessary holiday between Halloween and Christmas or New Years, but we beg to differ. In fact, we love having our family and friends gather over delicious meals and never-ending wine. However, fun and festive holidays such as Thanksgiving can quickly turn into …
How to Stay Prepared for Snow Storms
Winter is here which means it’s time to prepare for the season of snow storms! Whether we get an inch of snow fall or several feet (remember the snowpocalypse of 2009?), it is better to be prepared than to be snowed in or stuck in your home without snow supplies, food or other necessities you …
How to Avoid Thanksgiving Disasters
Thanksgiving is an exciting time with family gatherings, all-you-can-eat buffets and a chance to get a little tipsy with your siblings and your favorite cousins, but combine a full-house, tons of cooking and booze — and before you know it you might find yourself at the ER if you’re not careful! Common Reasons for Injuries …
It’s Grilling Season: Avoid Grilling Injuries With These Safety Tips
It’s summer, which means it’s time to bust out the good ol’ grill! Whether it’s making burgers for family dinner or hotdogs to compliment some beer and friends, we all love a well-cooked meal by means of America’s favorite summer cooking pastime. We know, we know – no one thinks anything could happen to them …
Are Wearable Technology and Personal Injury Law on a New Trend Together? Part I – Injuries
Fit Bit Force Fitbit was hit in March of last year by a class-action lawsuit claiming the company deceived consumers in the advertising of the Fitbit Force wristband. The Force was recalled by Fitbit in 2014 after the company determined that approximately 1.7 percent of its users were suffering contact dermatitis from wearing the band. …