For Immediate Release

For More Information, Contact:
Shannon Jordan, Marketing Assistant
Edgar Snyder & Associates
1-800-394-3660, ext. 1769

June is Home Safety Month

Unintentional injuries in the home result in over 20 million hospital visits in the United States each year. Homeowners and their families need to be aware of the potential risks present in the home, including slip and fall accidents, defective products, food poisoning, and dog bites. Edgar Snyder & Associates offers resources to protect the safety and legal rights of those who are involved in home-related accidents.

• Falls are the leading cause of accidental injury in the home. There are many simple steps for preventing falls in the home, including: installing handrails on both sides of a staircase and putting window guards up to prevent children from falling from windows. People can learn more about preventing falls by visiting our Home Safety web page.
• Defective products in the home are oftentimes the ones that are used most often. Toys, playground equipment, toasters, and space heaters are just a few of the household items that can pose injury and safety risks. Edgar Snyder & Associates offers online resources that inform accident victims of their rights if they are injured by a defective product as well as product recall and safety alerts.
• Over 50,000 people are sickened by food poisoning each year. Foodborne illnesses can have serious consequences, including hospitalization and death. Edgar Snyder & Associates offers easy guidelines for preventing foodborne illness, such as proper hand washing and food storage practices.
• Almost 5 million people are attacked by dogs each year. Children are most often the victims in fatal dog attacks. Edgar Snyder & Associates provides online information about dog bite laws and statistics, including dog owner liability. The firm also offers online information about dog bite safety.

Edgar Snyder & Associates is a plaintiff's personal injury law firm with offices in Pittsburgh, Altoona, Ebensburg, Erie and Johnstown. Those interested in learning more about safety tips and information on home-related injuries including falls, defective and recalled products, food poisoning, and dog bites can visit www.edgarsnyder.com.