If you or a loved one have been harmed due to the use of a Da Vinci surgical robot, the lawyers at Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz are here to help. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.
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Attendees had the opportunity to bid in a silent auction and participate in the live auction for a chance to win various trips, VIP tickets and jewelry. The event was a great success and we appreciate the opportunity to support our local charities!
Check out the highlights on our Facebook Page!
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in, iced in and generally frozen. We BEG Punxsatawney Phil to come out of his burrow bravely and end the terrible winter season. This morning, however, his frightful return doesn't seem nearly as daunting. With such a mild winter, Poor Punxsatawney Phil's prediction doesn't seem to intimidate us as much. Here at DGM&S, however, we feel he should still get the respect he is due. Let us all celebrate Groundhog Day by learning a little more about it's origins!]]>
While most wild groundhogs only live to be six years old, Punxsutawney Phil is said to be over 120 years old. According to www.groundhog.org, there has been only ONE Punxsutawney Phil. All other groundhogs are "imposters" and Phil is the only "true weather forecasting groundhog." He gets his longevity from drinking "a secret recipe groundhog punch." He receives one sip every summer at the Groundhog Picnic and it gives him seven more years of life. 
away and the personal injury attorneys at Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz want to ensure that you are celebrating safely. Whether you're hosting a party of your own or watching at a friend's house, keep these tips in mind to enjoy the game safely!]]>
(found on safetyathome.com)
commuters this morning were moving at a snail's pace. Blustery winds, black ice and white out conditions made for a treacherous drive. Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz knows how nerve wracking these driving conditions can be and wants to remind you to slow down! As the wise tortoise once said "Slow and steady wins the race!"]]>
Here are a few other tips for driving in inclement weather conditions
from weather.com
These are great tips to keep in mind and share with other drivers you know. Winter roads can be especially dangerous. Be prepared. If you have been in an auto accident, call The Tiger to discuss your legal rights. We're here for you!
Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz is proud to announce the winners of our first annual Calendar Art Contest! The theme for the 2012 Contest was "Tiger Safety." Students were asked to illustrate their favorite safety tip while incorporating the firm mascot The Tiger! The response from area schools was overwhelming! Over 75 Schools participated resulting in over 1,200 entries.]]>
Twelve winning Artists were awarded $250 and their Home School was awarded $1,000. We also awarded 25 honorable mention artists with $25. The Tiger Prize Patrol started it's circuit this morning by visiting four area schools and will continue visiting winning schools next week. 
e of winter. If you haven't prepared yourself and your car for the long cold months ahead, use this thaw as your opportunity. Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz wants to remind you that the best thing you can do for your self and your family when it comes to extreme winter weather is to be ready. The following tips were found on yahoo.com]]>
• Inspect your battery. Test your car battery to ensure it is strong. If it's nearing the end of its service life, be proactive and replace it. 
Year. Will you be attending a party? Hosting a party? If you plan on celebrating with a few drinks, keep in mind that last year, the Ohio State Patrol arrested 243 people over the New Year's holiday weekend, up from 152 arrests in 2009 and thirty-eight people died on Ohio roads between Dec. 22 and Dec. 31 in 2010, the highest holiday death toll in at least five years.]]>
Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz wants to remind you that if you plan on drinking, please don't drive. Not only are you risking your own safety, but you are also jeopardizing the safety of fellow motorists. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to help keep your festivities a little more safe this weekend!
If you are hosting a New Year's Eve party, following a few simple rules could prevent a tragedy:
If you are attending New Year's Eve parties and celebrations:
Whatever your plans may be to ring in the New Year, we hope that you have a fun and safe weekend. Enjoy reflecting over 2011 and let's make 2012 the best year yet!
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
in Legalese -- Author unknown
Whereas, on or about the night prior to Christmas, there did occur at a certain improved piece of real property (hereinafter "the House") a general lack of stirring by all creatures therein, including, but not limited to, a mouse.
Whereupon the party of the first part (sometimes hereinafter referred to as "I"), being the joint-owner in fee simple of the House with the party of the second part (hereinafter "Mama"), and said Mama had retired for a sustained period of sleep. At such time, the parties were clad in various forms of headgear, e.g., kerchief and cap.
Suddenly, and without prior notice or warning, there did occur upon the unimproved real property adjacent and appurtenant to said House, i.e., the lawn, a certain disruption of unknown nature, cause and/or circumstance. The party of the first part did immediately rush to a window in the House to investigate the cause of such disturbance.
At that time, the party of the first part did observe, with some degree of wonder and/or disbelief, a miniature sleigh (hereinafter "the Vehicle") being pulled and/or drawn very rapidly through the air by approximately eight (8) reindeer. The driver of the Vehicle appeared to be and in fact was, the previously referenced Claus. [See Exhibit A]
Said Claus was providing specific direction, instruction and guidance to the approximately eight (8) reindeer and specifically identified the animal co-conspirators by name: Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen (hereinafter "the Deer"). (Upon information and belief, it is further asserted that an additional co- conspirator named "Rudolph" may have been involved.)
The party of the first part witnessed Claus, the Vehicle and the Deer intentionally and willfully trespass upon the roofs of several residences located adjacent to and in the vicinity of the House, and noted that the Vehicle was heavily laden with packages, toys and other items of unknown origin or nature. Suddenly, without prior invitation or permission, either express or implied, the Vehicle arrived at the House, and Claus entered said House via the chimney.
Said Claus was clad in a red fur suit, which was partially covered with residue from the chimney, and he carried a large sack containing a portion of the aforementioned packages, toys, and other unknown items. He was smoking what appeared to be tobacco in a small pipe in blatant violation of local ordinances and health regulations.
Claus did not speak, but immediately began to fill the stocking of the minor children, which hung adjacent to the chimney, with toys and other small gifts. (Said items did not, however, constitute "gifts" to said minor pursuant to the applicable provisions of the U.S. Tax Code.)
Upon completion of such task, Claus touched the side of his nose and flew, rose and/or ascended up the chimney of the House to the roof where the Vehicle and Deer waited and/or served as "lookouts." Claus immediately departed for an unknown destination.
However, prior to the departure of the Vehicle, Deer and Claus from said House, the party of the first part did hear Claus state and/or exclaim: "Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!" Or words to that effect.
From all of us here at Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz, have a safe & Happy Holiday Weekend!
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Christmas list has grown exponentially this year and is full of onesies, blankies, rattles, toys, bottles and a plethora of other cutesy things from the Baby/Toddler section of just about every department store within a 20 mile radius. Now, don't get me wrong- I LOVE shopping for these adorable little ones as much as the next woman, but, now that the kids are starting to migrate over to MY house, I'm beginning to panic. What if the dog doesn't like them? What if that pretty ribbon on the package gets tangled and becomes dangerous? My house is NOT child proofed! Thanks to the otcsafety.org website, however, I'm well on my way to getting my cabinets ready. Tomorrow, we'll tackle other parts of the house!]]>
• Keep medicines and vitamins up and away and out of sight and reach of children. Choose an elevated place that's also cool and dry. Exposing medicines to excess heat and moisture may cause them to lose their effectiveness or even turn toxic before the indicated expiration date. Make sure to put every medicine and vitamin away every time you use them.
week, to making our roadways much more safe. They called for the first-ever nationwide ban on driver use of Personal Electronic Devices while operating a motor vehicle on Tuesday and safety advocates responded with overwhelming support! The following instances were included in their press release and only serve to reinforce the sentiment that no text, no email, no phone call is worth a human life.]]>
Do your part. Call your Representatives and voice your support for this ban. Leave the phone alone! Visit http://www.house.state.oh.us/ to find your representative and let them know that you want to see this ban passed. Help make our roadways safer! Leave the Phone Alone!
carefully planning out our route for maximum shopping with minimum lines, we loaded up in her four door car. I hopped in the front and was a little surprised when I turned around to see both of her children being belted in to booster seats. I think when my younger sister turned 3 we stopped using a booster seat in our family vehicles. The world of Car Seats and the laws that accompany them are constantly growing in an effort to protect precious cargo. But where did it all begin?]]>
The first instance of a child restraint in a vehicle was in 1898. This early device was little more than a bag with a drawstring that could attach to the car seat. It was really only meant to keep children from getting up or falling off their seats when a car was in motion.
It wasn't until the 1930s that car designers came up with a working model of an infant or child car seat. The seat was designed (once again!) to hold children in place while a vehicle was in motion. It was not designed to keep a child safe in the event of an accident, however, and that is an important point of difference.
Through the 1950's, 60's and 70's, most children rode in the car without even a seat belt let alone (GASP!) a car seat. Often times, children were held in laps, or sat in the back seat and on the back seat floor. When safety seats hit the market in the mid-1960s, they bombed. The only people who bought them were a strict minority of only the most safety-conscious parents. The problem was that people just didn't know enough about them, and it seemed like a useless expense.
Members of the medical community, consumer groups, safety seat manufacturers, and insurance companies among others got together in the 1970's and showed the general public that safety seats for children were a necessary device for keeping their children alive in the case of a collision.
They also managed to convince various levels of governments, and some states started passing laws requiring the use of safety seats for young children. Tennessee was the first state to do so, and between '78 and '85 every single state was to follow suit.
Since then, growing technology and research continues to push for safer and more stringent guidelines and laws regarding child restraints. We've come a long way since the invention of the automobile. Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz knows how important it is to keep your children safe while you're traveling in the car.
Visit boostohiokids.org to learn more about the new laws concerning booster seats in Ohio.
set. For running enthusiasts, this means changing your routine from running in the hot sun to bundling up to run in the chilly night. But, besides earmuffs and gloves, what precautions should you be taking to keep yourself safe while running at night? These safety tips were found on the Nike website!]]>
Brighter is Better
Christmas decor will be flying up faster than a reindeer on a rooftop! But, as we do with so many other frantic seasons, the risk for injury is amplified. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that almost 18,000 people ended up in emergency rooms due to holiday decorating falls. Total injuries are probably close to 2 or 3 times this number. So, Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz wants to give you some tips to help keep your outdoor decorating safe!]]>
Outdoor decorating
Plan your outdoor holiday lighting ahead of time -- but why? Unless you're using solar-powered lights or new LED lights that draw very little power, you need to map out where to plug in your lights or you run the risk of causing a fire.
Put together your holiday hanging kit, focusing on materials that you can leave up and reuse year after year. Use stainless hooks and screws plus floral wire and plastic cable ties to hang your decorations. Only use extension cords rated for outdoor use.
Save energy using timers to control your holiday lights. Preset them to turn the lights on and more important, turn them off so there's no concern when you're traveling or already in bed.
Keep an eye out for tripping hazards! With family coming and going from your home, make sure that all decorations leave your walkway clear of cords and other decorations!
Make sure your outdoor decor is able to withstand heavy snow and ice. This is Ohio.. make sure your decorations are up to the task and won't become a greater burden or a safety risk!
If you are the Clark Griswold on your block, you probably consider yourself a seasoned pro. However, you should never forget to take the time to assess any and all risks involved with your celebration of lights! Enjoy decorating your home, and remember to do so safely!
are any indications, there will be many grand feasts prepared for families across the Miami Valley. All that glorious food from Grandma's stuffing, your Auntie's world famous pies and of course the Grand Turkey makes for one crazy kitchen. Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz wants to remind you of a few Turkey Day Safety Tips to help keep your family full and safe this Holiday weekend!]]>
From our family to yours, have a safe and memorable holiday weekend with your family. Happy Thanksgiving!