With the atypical temperatures of the last few days, you may have forgotten what a Chicago winter is like in January. For over 70% of the United States, including Chicago, that means cold temperatures, snow and ice. Each year there are hundreds of winter weather-related accidents. Winter Storm Warnings, several inches of white snow and black ice are all reminders to drive at a slower speed as well as increase the distance between you and the car in front of you. Making sure the car is in good working condition helps as well to prevent weather-related accidents, including those resulting in serious injury or death.

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School is starting and with it a reminder to watch for kids as they travel to and from school, walking, riding bikes and school buses.  The first article from CBSLocal Sacramento highlights the discussion of seat belts on school buses.  

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August signals the end of summer but also the start of the school year. With it many yellow school buses will be rolling on area streets. The American School Bus Council (ASBC) states there is approximately 480,000 buses on the roads carrying approximately 53% of kindergarten thru grade-12 students each day.

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The summer weather often brings with it impromptu get-togethers and backyard fun. If you have a pool, or are thinking of getting one, it is especially important that you take precautions to enable you and your guests to have an enjoyable and pool-related injury free time.  The CDC or Center for Diesese Control reported that from 2005-2009, on average 10 people per day with 1 in 5 being children 14 years old and under, died from accidental drowning. The CDC goes on to state that for “every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergeny department care for nonfatal submersion injuries.”

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With the Fourth of July upon us we couldn’t help but feel a bit..nostalgic. Whether it’s because the holiday is a reminder of patriotism or of family times, everyone has something that they look forward to when it comes to the 4th of July. For many of us, and probably many of you, fireworks tops the list. Whether it’s watching them in your local communities or heading down to Navy Pier, seeing the sky light up in brilliant color while spending time with family and friends makes the day (and night) truly special.

Read more: Avoid Fireworks-Related Injuries