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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By David Daggett on 7/27/2009 6:58 AM

Driving While Tired       

Have you ever driven a motor vehicle while tired? Drowsy drivers are a serious threat to themselves and to everyone else on the road. Please join our Lewis & Daggett team in helping to prevent driving while tired car accidents.

 

       Most of us are probably unaware that driving while sleepy or tired impairs our driving as severely as driving drunk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration as well as the North Carolina Association of State Troopers considers the problem of sleepy drivers to be equal to the problem of drunk drivers.

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By David Daggett on 7/13/2009 6:51 AM

Grill Safety

       July is National Grilling Month. Along with the good times with family and friends, please be sure to follow a few grill safety rules to ensure a good time and good memories for everyone.

       First, keep the grill area safe. Be sure to keep children and pets well away from the grill until it is completely cool.

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By David Daggett on 1/26/2009 7:54 AM

Personal Crime Safety

      According to FBI statistics a violent crime occurs in the United States every 22.2 seconds. With our economy in decline the threat of crime on individuals is increasing. Therefore, it is prudent to review a few personal safety tips to help you avoid being a victim of crime.

      At Lewis and Daggett we have had intra-office programs the last two weeks to learn how to avoid being a victim of violent crime. Our first program focused on basic tips for personal and home safety, and the second program, held in a gym, focused on some basic self defense tactics. Both programs were enlightening and educational for us.

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By David Daggett on 1/19/2009 7:54 AM

Winter Driving Safety

     We have been lucky so far this year - we have had no really bad weather to affect driving conditions, as yet. Winter driving can be dangerous, inconvenient, even infuriating. But you can offset those aggravations and minimize the special risks of winter driving by practicing safe habits for winter driving.   

      First, the best rule is not to drive if you don’t have to when the weather is bad. Certainly, you should minimize your driving and only do what is necessary. Please wait until after the snow plows have been through and allow yourself extra time so you are not in a hurry.

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By David Daggett on 1/5/2009 8:54 AM

A Big Deal

     Hunting in North Carolina is a Big Deal! I’m not much of a hunter, but recently the nephew of one of our long term employees hunted a record deer that hit many of the news outlets and hunting periodicals.

 

     Preston Cave recently got a 180 class buck with a muzzleloader in Yadkin county.

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By David Daggett on 12/29/2008 8:54 AM

True Meaning

      What gives your life true meaning? I don’t pretend to be able to answer that for you, but perhaps can help you explore the issue a bit further for yourself.

Mom, Dad, Siblings at

     We have previously discussed Anchors in life, and I would suggest that if your anchors are intact then you are on track for finding true meaning.

ASU Classroom Dedication

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By David Daggett on 12/22/2008 6:54 AM

Holiday Season Safety Tips

      From our Lewis & Daggett family to yours, we send wishes for a happy and safe holiday season. Please remember to keep safe this holiday season so you are left with happy memories. Please consider the following safety tips.

     We reviewed a number of safety tips for Thanksgiving, and you can review those tips here.

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