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Preparing for the Worst: Catastrophic Injury
Preparing for the unexpected is hard – no one wants to think about catastrophic injury. 3rd in a series of common-sense tips to protect you and your family in the event of a devastating accident.
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When Product Design Endangers Women
When designing products, medicine, and public spaces, designers and scientists view men as the human default. Failure to collect data about female users in product design can be life-threatening for w...
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TORKLAW Sponsored July 4 Concert on the Green & Firework...
TORKLAW sponsored the July 4 Concert on the Green & Fireworks Festival for the 5th year in a row! Many thanks to Irvine Police Association.
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MICRA: How Compensation Caps Harm Consumers
MICRA, the Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act of 1975, has failed in its goal to lower malpractice insurance costs & improve healthcare.
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Fourth of July Fireworks Show Disasters
4th of July fireworks can be dangerous — even the professional pyrotechnic displays can go wrong. Here are some examples:
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This 4th of July, Stay Free from Injury
While three former U.S. presidents — John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and James Monroe — all died on July fourth, it’s not something we want to make an American tradition.
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Impaired Driving: National Safety Month – Week 4
Our final post for National Safety Month is on the dangers of impairment: specifically, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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June 27: Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day
6/27 is PTSD Awareness Day to promote understanding of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Sadly, the most common PTSD cause is sexual assault.
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Fatigued Driving: National Safety Month – Week 3
A drowsy driver is just as dangerous as a drunk or distracted driver: fatigued drivers cause around 328,000 crashes in the U.S. every year!
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Motorcycle Safety Innovations: Riding Safe into the Future
No one wants to be injured in a motorcycle crash. Here are some motorcycle safety innovations to help keep you safe on the road.