Jeremy Diamond recently wrote a piece for Entrepreneur to share his advice on what to do when your team grows faster than your #business. There are a few things that you should focus on if this happens, but most importantly, you should make sure that your company has a clear mission and vision and that it has a positive #WorkCulture. Read more of his featured article here:https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/309067
Drunk driving or driving under the influence of alcohol is known to increase your risk of being involved in a car accident. However, drugged driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving. Therefore, government officials are placing an increased emphasis on drug-impaired driving in Ontario and throughout Canada. Additional education about the dangers of drugged driving and tougher laws are aimed at reducing the number of drug-impaired driving incidents. Currently, impaired driving is the leading criminal cause of injury and death. With the number of drug-impaired driving incidents increasing, the number of accident victims injured by drugged drivers could ...
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Have you been injured in a personal injury accident, such as a slip and fall, defective product accident, or traffic crash? If so, the insurance company for the other party may contact you very soon after the accident for information. Before you speak with an adjuster or another company representative, there are a few things you should know about dealing with insurance companies. Dealing Directly with an Insurance Company Several things that you must be aware of if you are attempting to work directly with an insurance company include: The Insurance Adjuster Works for the Company The insurance adjuster does ...
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Even though many of us might want to stay indoors during a brutal winter storm, it is usually not possible to hide until all the snow and ice disappears. Unfortunately, as we venture outdoors, we must deal with slick sidewalks and walkways that can cause a slip and fall accident. Falls on snow or ice-covered walkways can cause severe injuries, including broken bones, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and neck injuries. If you fall while on another person’s property, the owner or the party who is responsible for clearing the snow and ice could be held liable for your injuries. ...
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When you participate in a sport, you realize there is a risk of injury. From sprains, strains, and fractures to broken bones and brain injuries, most sports include some risk of injury for players. This risk is concerning when you consider how many young children participate in sports. While many children play sports without injury, some children are not as fortunate. One particularly disturbing trend is the high rate of brain injuries for hockey players compared to brain injuries in other sports. How Common Are Brain Injuries for Hockey Players? The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) looked at the ...
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Are you an avid walker? Do you dread winter because you do not walk as much when it is cold outside? Have you decided you will walk regardless of the temperature or weather conditions? Winter weather should not prevent you from enjoying walking outside, provided you take precautions to reduce your risk of falling when winter walking. Can You Avoid Falls When Winter Walking? Seniors have a higher risk for falls, without taking into consideration the risks of walking in winter weather. However, everyone, regardless of age, need to take precautions for winter walking. We can all benefit from remembering ...
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Thousands of people throughout Canada enjoy the snow each year on their snowmobiles. Snowmobiles can be a fun and exciting way to enjoy the snow each year. However, snowmobiles can also be deadly. At this time last year, snowmobile accident fatalities in Ontario had increased by 50 percent from the previous year. In addition to the fatalities, thousands of Canadians are injured each year because of accidents involving snowmobiles. Safety Tips for Snowmobiles As snowmobiles continue to gain in popularity, the number of accidents could also increase. Therefore, if you are driving or riding a snowmobile, you need to keep ...
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Driving in Ontario during the winter months can be treacherous. Winter weather creates adverse driving conditions and can increase your risk of being involved in a traffic accident. Accidents caused by harsh weather conditions can result in severe injuries and life-altering conditions. You should take steps to reduce your risk of being involved in a weather-related traffic accident. Below are several tips for driving during winter weather. Tips for Avoiding a Winter Weather Car Accident Slow Down! Driving too fast for conditions can be a contributing factor to a winter weather traffic accident. When you are driving in snow, ice, ...
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If you resolved to exercise more in 2018 or lose weight, you are not alone. Health-related New Year’s resolutions are very common resolutions. As a result, many people head to the nearest gym to sign up for a membership as part of their resolution to become healthier this year. The number of low-cost gyms has increased in recent years throughout Canada in response to consumers searching for cost-effective methods of exercising. However, with more people headed to the gym, we are likely to see an increase in gym injuries too. If you have been injured at a gym, you could ...
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New Year’s Eve is a great night for celebrating with friends and family. There are plenty of parties and events, both private and public, for the New Year’s holiday. However, New Year’s can also be a dangerous evening for several reasons. Before you go out to celebrate the end of 2017 and the beginning of 2018, we want you to think about your safety and the safety of others so that you truly have a Happy New Year. Ways to Reduce Your Risk of an Accident on New Year’s Eve There are several steps you can take to help reduce ...
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