By David Daggett on 8/24/2009 5:52 AM

Back To School Safety

      Schools all around the Triad start back this week. The school systems in Greensboro, High Point, Winston-Salem, and Statesville all are ready for school to start! Please join our Lewis & Daggett team in reviewing a few safety tips for this new school year.

      First, let’s all be aware that traffic will be a little heavier this week. We all need to pay a little closer attention and use our very best driving skills to avoid an accident. Please be sure to be particularly careful around school busses.

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By David Daggett on 8/17/2009 6:54 AM

Lawn Mowing Safety

       Lawn mowing safety is a topic that has been in our recent news following the lawn mowing accident of Appalachian State's star quarterback, Armanti Edwards. Edwards slipped on a hill while mowing and cut his foot.  Additionally, our Lewis & Daggett team was consulted this past week regarding a severe injury sustained when a mower threw a rock. Let’s review a few safety tips for the use of lawn mowers.

      Every year, approximately 68,000 Americans are injured in lawnmower accidents

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By David Daggett on 8/10/2009 6:48 AM

Texting While Driving

     Text messaging is a relatively new and very fast-growing method of communication. While it certainly has its advantages, texting while driving can be extremely dangerous.

      Recently while traveling around the Triad working in our Lewis & Daggett offices it was surprising to observe the number of drivers who appeared to be texting while driving.

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By David Daggett on 8/3/2009 6:58 AM

Swim Safety

       There has been a number of swimming related tragedies and instances in the news this summer. Accordingly, it seems appropriate to review some basic swim safety rules.

      First, it is important to understand that although swimming is very enjoyable, it can also be very dangerous and even potentially fatal. Each year in the United States there are close to 4,000 fatal unintentional drownings. That equals approximately ten deaths per day!

      Always obey pool rules. Walk, don’t run, around a pool area. Make sure that the depth of the water is appropriate for your youngsters just learning to swim.

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