Don't You Multi-task Behind the Wheel!
Posted: September 11, 2015
May we have your undivided attention, please?!! Of the 210 million licensed drivers in the United States, 660,000 of them are also using a cell phone or an electronic device while driving, according to the National Occupant Protection Use Survey. These drivers are four times more likely to be involved in a car crash, according to research from the National Safety Council. Multitasking behind the...
What You Need to Know about Carbon Monoxide!
Posted: September 10, 2015
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a tasteless, invisible gas that you simply can’t afford to ignore. Hundreds of Americans die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning. Yet many people know very little about carbon monoxide and how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. This series of posts is designed to arm you with the information you need to keep you and your family safe from carbon monoxide...
Three Ways a Security Camera Can Protect your Business!
Posted: September 8, 2015
From convenience stores to warehouse facilities, security cameras have become a common sight. “When you have a camera, you have a witness,” said Glenn Sasse, manager of loss control at Grinnell Mutual. “Seeing a camera is likely to deter someone considering theft and vandalism to your property.” #1 - Catching bad guys “Cameras help catch criminals,” said Sasse. “Police may use them in an investigation.”...
Do You Have the Right Coverage for Your Roof?
Posted: September 4, 2015
Replacing a roof is one of the most expensive home projects any homeowner will ever face. In fact, Angieslist.com reports that it cost consumers an average of $11,095 to tear off and replace an old roof in 2014. While it’s possible to save over a period of months or years to replace an old roof, sudden damage from something like a windstorm doesn’t give you that...
Is your Farm Covered? Know the Liability Risks of Farming.
Posted: September 3, 2015
Landowners essentially bet the farm every day. A liability lawsuit could arise at any time and for any number of reasons. Many lawsuits arise from claims of negligence that result in bodily injury or property damage to others. If a farmer’s cow escapes and eats the neighbor’s crop, the farmer may be liable for the damage to the crop. If the same cow is on...