Monthly Archives: February 2012

February 29, 2012 | by MH

Leap Year Keeps Time Running Smoothly

Every four years we add a day to the calendar. Have you ever asked yourself why? • Where did leap year come from? • How does it work? • Have other cultures used it, too? National Geographic has the answers … Continue reading →

February 24, 2012 | by MH

Wound Care for Simple Cuts and Scrapes

Cuts and scrapes are a part of life – especially for active children and adults. Most cuts and scrapes don’t need professional medical attention, but it’s still good to know how to treat these minor injuries. The Mayo Clinic has … Continue reading →

February 22, 2012 | by MH

CPSC Adopts New Federal Standard for Portable Bed Rails

In response to a number of child deaths related to defective or improperly installed portable bed rails, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has adopted a new federal standard designed to make these rails safer. The dangers posed by … Continue reading →

February 20, 2012 | by MH

Presidents Day Honors Washington, Lincoln, and Others

Presidents’ Day was originally established in 1800 to celebrate the birthday of George Washington* (born 2/22/1732). It was later expanded to include Abraham Lincoln (born 2/12) and now honors the lives, legacies, and accomplishments of all U.S. presidents. At Siegfried … Continue reading →

February 17, 2012 | by MH

How to Choose the Right Personal Injury Lawyer For You

At Siegfried & Jensen, we know that most people who have been injured would rather not need a lawyer. We also know that having a good lawyer in your corner can mean the difference between being treated fairly and being … Continue reading →

February 15, 2012 | by MH

Sign Up for NHTSA Auto Safety Recalls and Alerts

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is tasked with notifying the public about auto safety recalls. Subscribe online and receive important email alerts on recalls for up to 5 vehicles. You can also subscribe for alerts on recalls for … Continue reading →

February 13, 2012 | by MH

NAS Recommends “Black Box” ADRs for all Vehicles

Remember the Toyota “sticky brake” problem from last year? In ruling out an electronic problem, investigators relied partly on information taken from the affected cars’ event data recorders (EDR). Just like the “black box” in an airplane, the EDR in … Continue reading →

February 10, 2012 | by MH

Kids & Head Injuries — Learn What to Look For

Children are active by nature, and every one of them will hit their heads at some time or another. But not all blows to the head are the same. While most result only in injury to the scalp (scary looking … Continue reading →

February 6, 2012 | by MH

Medical Hardware And Metal Detectors — The Burning Question

At Siegfried & Jensen, we work everyday with clients who have had medical hardware inserted into their bodies — artificial hips, knee implants, plates, screws, pins, etc. Each client’s experience is different, but at some point they all try to … Continue reading →

February 3, 2012 | by MH

Fire in Deweyville Utah Reduces Recycling Plant to Ashes

A 7,500 square foot recycling plant in Deweyville Utah was reduced to ashes yesterday. It is believe that a welder’s torch caused the fire that engulfed the complex filling the air with thick smoke and many explosions. Thankfully, no one … Continue reading →