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Los Angeles, CA - June 2008 has been declared
National Safety Month by the National Safety
Council.
The Los Angeles Law Firm of Slaughter &
Slaughter is proud to join the National Safety Month
campaign and to help address the most “significant
reasons for unintentional injuries and deaths in the
American workplace, on the road and in the home and
community.”
This year marks the 12th
Anniversary of the National Safety Month campaign
which has adopted the theme “Make A Difference.”
According to the National
Safety Council, Nine out of 10 accidental fatalities
and two-thirds of disabling injuries to workers
occur off the job. In 2005, more than 60 percent of
all accidental deaths involved either workers who
were off the job or their family members.
In 2006, there were over
120,000,000 unintentional injuries of which
26,200,000 were disabling.
In that same year, for every 100,000 people,
there were 40.1 unintentional deaths.
44,700,000 injures were a result of
motor-vehicle accidents, which continues to be the
number one cause of unintentional deaths in the
United States.
“Our commitment to service goes
beyond our clients alone.
We are dedicated to promoting the safety and
well being of our community,” said Reza Torkzadeh,
an attorney at Slaughter & Slaughter in Los Angeles and member of the National Safety
Council.
“There is nothing more devastating to a
family than the unexpected and untimely death of a
loved one.
It is critical, that as a nation we recognize
and address these issues and understand that most
serious accidents resulting in death or disabling
injuries are preventable,” said Torkzadeh whose
practice is dedicated to helping victims of serious
injuries and wrongful death cases.
Each week during the month of
June has been designated to a specific safety focus:
June 2 – 6:
Emergency Preparedness
June 9 – 13:
Distracted Driving
June 16 – 20:
Poisoning Prevention
June 23 – 27:
Falls Prevention
Emergency Preparedness:
June 2 - 6
Having basic safety information
and training can make the difference between life
and death.
Heart disease, including heart attack, is the
leading cause of death in the
United States.
If CPR or AED is administered minutes after a
heart attack, the chance of survival doubles.
Distracted Driving:
June 9 - 13
Over 80 percent of auto accidents
involve some form of driver inattention, including
cell phone usage, eating, playing with the radio or
not watching the roads.
The Law Firm of Slaughter & Slaughter
encourages drivers to practice safety driving first
while behind the wheel.
Responsible driving includes paying proper
attention and respecting others on the roads and
using crosswalks.
Cell phone use, sending text messages and
using on-board computer navigation systems are the
most common form distractions while driving.
Poisoning Prevention:
June 16 - 20
People ages 45-64 account for
the fastest growing accidental overdose death rate.
The misuse and abuse of prescription drugs is
contributing significantly to a dramatic rise in the
number accidental deaths due to overdoses. When
taking a prescription drug, know your risks.
Falls Prevention:
June 23 - 27
Falls are more common than you
think. Ranked third among the leading causes of
accidental death in the United States, deaths from falls are
a growing safety concern as the nation’s population
ages.
Falls occur at the workplace just as frequently as
they occur outside at home or in the public.
Prevention of falls includes proper
maintenance of work and public places, the use of
handrails and proper footwear for the elderly.
Falls are the leading cause of death for
older Americans.
“We strongly urge our communities
to come together in recognition of National Safety
Month, and to promote the ideas and tips shared by
the National Safety Council.
As a proud member of the National Safety
Council, we will continue to speak on safety issues
and promote ideas on the prevention of deadly
accidents,” said Torkzadeh.
The Law Firm of
Slaughter & Slaughter in Los Angeles represents
clients and family members of individuals who have
been
seriously injured or killed as a result of an
accident.
Our attorney’s have successfully handled a
wide-range of personally injury claims while helping
victims seek the maximum compensation available to
them.
Our attorneys are committed to standing up for
injured victims by providing aggressive, effective
and personal representation of every case.
For more information regarding
National Safety Month visit the Safety Center
visit us online.
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