Wellness Guide: Preventing the Common Cold & Flu this Winter
Winter is approaching quickly, which means sore throats, sniffles, fevers and exhaustion are as well. We, for the health of our community, have put together a guide for you and your family to stay sickness-free and avoid cold viruses and the flu virus through the colder months. Why are you more exposed to the cold…
Here’s Why You Should Wear Sunscreen Daily
Half of a truck drivers face due to sun damage (right) while driving, while the other half was covered by the interior of the truck (left) Before getting into it — YES, you should wear sunscreen year-round, not just in the summer. In fact you may need to re-apply SPF multiple times a day. Sunscreen is…
Trick or Treat? How to Stay Safe on Halloween Night
Halloween is a unique and exciting holiday for everyone, but safety has increasingly become a concern over the years, which is not unwarranted. Children and often even teenagers or young adults dress up and take to the streets to knock on people’s doors and ask for candy — not exactly safety at its finest. Adults…
How Can I Protect My Home From Break Ins
A burglary occurs every 15 seconds in the US, but still we never think it will happen to us. Though the Washington D.C. metropolitan area is safer than many other parts of the United States, that does not mean we are immune to thefts and attacks within our homes. The stark reality is that with…
Yes, Accidents Can Cause Mental Trauma
We hear about car accidents on the daily. In fact, every 10 seconds there is a car accident in America according to NHTSA (the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). Luckily most of these accidents are not fatal, but most people don’t think about or want to discuss the sad possibility and reality of the long…
Ways That You Can Get Out of Your Car When Trapped
A car accident could trap you inside your vehicle, leading to a terrifying and traumatic experience. The ways that you can get out of your car when trapped will vary, depending on whether you are on dry land or immersed in water. Knowing what to do in either situation will help you stay calm where…
Driving Habits That Get You Into Car Wrecks
The driving habits that get you into car wrecks are often subconscious. By taking an honest look at how you approach the road, you can avoid causing an accident and better position yourself to defend against another driver’s carelessness. At their best, car accidents interrupt your day and cost money in repairs, rentals, and increased…
In the Case of a Wrongful Death, You Need to Know If You Can Qualify to Sue
Many circumstances can lead to death. A death is a “wrongful” one, however, only when it results from the negligence or intentional harm of another. A wrongful death lawsuit is a case filed for the benefit of the victim’s family members. The law presumes that family members have suffered losses as the result of the…
How to Know if Your Child Was Injured by a Defective Baby Product?
While it is not always easy to know if your child was injured by a defective baby product, there are symptoms and common injuries you can look out for. Parents, relatives, and others purchase items to keep babies healthy and safe and to stimulate babies’ developing brains. Though purchasers have a right to rely on…
The Most Dangerous Prescription Drugs on the Market
Many prescription drugs on the market are inherently dangerous. You can take these drugs precisely the way your doctor tells you to and still suffer adverse effects. In the worst situations, these adverse effects can be life-altering and even life-ending. The Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, handles cases involving injuries from prescription drugs. Over the years,…
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