Just following the law is not enough... Here's why your company should have a strictly outlined no cell phone policy while operating company vehicles:
Posted: August 8, 2013
Recent suits against companies whose employees were involved in vehicle accidents while using cellphones is raising employers' interest in distracted driving policies. After an accident involving a corporate-owned vehicle, “It's now routine for the plaintiffs bar to check the cellphone records of the driver,” said W. Michael McDonald, vp of enterprise risk management at Quality Distribution Inc. in Tampa, Fla. “There's a lot more attention...
What New Homeowners Need To Know...
Posted: August 7, 2013
You've been searching for the perfect house for months. Finally, you find the one. After your offer is accepted and a small mountain of paperwork is signed, it's yours. What are you going to do next? Let LPL Risk Management help you find affordable home insurance now. If you're smart, before you pack a single box, you will make sure your home insurance has you covered for whatever...
How Can I Save Money On Auto Insurance?
Posted: August 4, 2013
The price you pay for your auto insurance can vary by hundreds of dollars, depending what type of car you have and the insurance company you buy your policy from. Here are some ways to save money. 1. BEFORE YOU BUY A CAR, COMPARE INSURANCE COSTS Before you buy a new or used car, check into insurance costs. Car insurance premiums are based in part...
Vaccines aren't just for kids. Here's why grown-ups need them, too..
Posted: July 30, 2013
Think of vaccines and you might envision teary-eyed kids at the doctor’s office or flu clinic getting a cartoon character bandage on their arm after getting a shot. But there are plenty of reasons adults should get vaccines too. The vaccines you need as an adult depend on everything from your age and lifestyle to high-risk medical conditions, travel plans, and which shots you’ve had...
Dog Bite Liability
Posted: July 25, 2013
Most dogs are friendly, loving members of the family, but even normally docile dogs may bite when they are frightened or when protecting their puppies, owners or food. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 4.7 million people are bitten by dogs annually, resulting in an estimated 800,000 injuries that require medical attention. More than 50 percent of dog bites...
