Family Safety & Legal Tips
Visit us each week to view two minute segments from the ABC noon news featuring Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate Jacquie Palisi. We will be covering a wide range of topics to help keep your family safe. These segments are broadcast on WSB-TV in Atlanta. Research shows that most injuries are preventable through safety education and a little extra care, and we are committed to preventing injuries. Please feel free to share this information with your friends and family, and don't forget to sign up for our Free Safety Alerts and Legal Tips/Updates.
Be Prepared with Our Auto Accident Checklist
Airdate: March 2, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares important tips to follow if you are ever involved in an automobile accident. For a step by step guide on what to do at the scene of an accident; print out our Auto Accident Checklist and Accident Notes Form below and place in your glove box. We hope you will never need them, but they are very helpful tools to have if you are ever in an accident. 
Teach Your Kids These Important School Bus Safety Lessons!
Airdate: August 23, 2010
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate Jacquie Palisi shares essential safety tips for parents as children travel to and from school. Watch this week's video, and download important School Bus Safety materials for both parents and children.
Protect Your Child from Cyber Bullying
Airdate: August 16, 2010
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, discusses important steps that parents can take to protect children from the growing threat of aggression known as "cyberbullying."
Important Tips to Prevent Car Rollovers
Airdate: August 10, 2010
Rollovers are dangerous incidents that have a higher fatality rate than other types of crashes, according to the NHTSA. To reduce the risk of a rollover, please view our latest public safety video and download the important driver safety tips below.
Take Our Safe Driver Pledge Today!
Airdate: August 3, 2010
Texting while driving is a deadly practice that affects you, your passengers and all others on the road. Watch our latest public safety video and download important driver safety materials including our "Never Text While Driving - Safe Driver Pledge" form and our latest issue of "Safe Driving Matters" with important tips on how to avoid driver distractions.
Protect Your Family From Dog Bites
Airdate: July 28, 2010
Nearly 5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and one in five dog bites results in injuries that require medical attention. View this week's video and download our latest safety guide to learn how to greatly reduce the chance of bite-related injuries in your household and how to treat a wound should an injury occur.
Important Information to Keep Your Family Safe
Airdate: July 20, 2010
Montlick and Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, discusses the history and the vision behind the firm's extensive Family Safety initiatives, including HelpKeepKidsSafe.org, founded in 1987, and the firm's more recent DNA LifePrint Child Safety Program.
Protect Your Family from Fire-Related Injuries This Summer!
Airdate: July 12, 2010
Barbecues and campfires are fun ways to enjoy the Great Outdoors. But with the fun comes increased risk of injury. Watch our latest Safety Video and download the guide below to make sure that your cookouts and campfires are safe for all!
Additional Resources: Safety Tips | Safety Links
Cast Your Vote for the Most Deserving Military Family!
Airdate: July 2 & 5, 2010
It's time to cast your vote for this year's Most Deserving Military Family to send them on a 5-Day Vacation to Orlando, FL. The team at WSB-TV has selected the 5 finalists and the public will now determine the winner by voting online. Click on the link below to learn about the five families and to cast your vote for this year's winner. Votes will be accepted until 5pm on Sunday July 11, 2010.
Keep Your Family Safe Around Fireworks!
Airdate: June 29, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares important precautions to take to keep your family safe around fireworks this holiday. Download our Parent's Guide to Fireworks Safety below to help prevent fireworks-related injuries and possibly even save a life.
Additional Resources: Safety Links
Important Water Safety Tips
Airdate: 2010-6-21 10:00am
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares simple precautions you can take to keep kids safe in and around water. Download our Parent's Guide to Water Safety below to help prevent water-related injuries and possibly even save a life.
Additional Resources: Safety Links | Safety Tips
Top Five Hidden Home Hazards
Airdate: June 15, 2010
Each year, 33.1 million people are injured by consumer products in the home. Being aware of hidden hazards inside your home can save lives and prevent life?altering injuries. We invite you to watch our Safety Video and download the materials below to learn how you can protect your family from the Top Five Hidden Home Hazards identified by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Additional Resources: Safety Links | Safety Tips
Emergency Response Guide for Babysitters
Airdate: June 7, 2010
View this week's video to learn important tips on hiring the right babysitter for your child, and click on the link below to download the firm's Emergency Response Guide for Babysitters. This guide will help you prepare your sitter for a wide range of situations and includes important emergency contact and other information to help your sitter respond to an emergency should one occur while you are away.
Additional Resources: Safety Links
Nominate a Most Deserving Military Family!
Airdate: May 31, 2010
Montlick & Associates launches their 3rd annual Most Deserving Military Family Contest to send a deserving military family on a five-day vacation to Orlando Florida. Nominations will be accepted through June 16th. WSB-TV will then select five finalists from all the nominees. From June 28th to July 11th, the public will vote online to determine this year's Most Deserving Military Family!
Important Bike Safety Tips
Airdate: May 25, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares the importance of following bike safety rules to help keep kids safe. Parents, review the bike safety tips below with your family to help avoid preventable injuries, and make every bike ride safer.
Protect Your Home and Family from Electrical Fires
Airdate: May 17, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares ways to safeguard your home and family from electrical fires, along with simple ways to help keep kids safe around electrical outlets. Download our Electrical Safety Tips below to help prevent the loss of life and property caused by electrical disasters.
Join Us in Honoring Our Troops-Submit Your Photos Today!
Airdate: May 10, 2010
To help honor our military, and kick off our annual Salute the Troops Campaign, we invite you to submit photos of your loved ones in uniform. Selected photographs will be featured in our special television tributes that will air throughout Georgia starting this July 4th. Click on the link below to submit your photos.
Salute the Troops Promotional Message
Prevent Child Pedestrian Injuries
Airdate: May 4, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi advises parents how to best protect their children from pedestrian related injuries. To help keep your kids safe on the streets, teach your children important Child Pedestrian Safety Rules found in our downloadable Safety Tips below.
Safeguard Your Child from Online Dangers
Airdate: April 27, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares important tips to help keep kids safe online as they explore the web. To help minimize your child's risk of internet victimization, download our Parent's Guide to Online Safety below.
Additional Resources: Safety Tips | Safety Links
DNA LifePrint Child Safety Event
Airdate: April 18 and 19, 2010
Free Child Safety Event
Saturday, April 24th
10a-2p
Protect Your Child from Playground Injuries
Airdate: April 13, 2010
As part of National Playground Safety Week, Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares simple tips to help avoid preventable playground injuries as families head to the community park or backyard swing set. Download our Parent's Guide to Playground Safety to help protect your child.
Avoid Breakdowns with Routine Car Care
Airdate: April 5, 2010
As part of National Car Care Month, Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares important car care tips to help keep your vehicle and family safe on the road. Click on the link below to download a very helpful Car Care Guide courtesy of the Car Care Council.
Keep Kids Safe in Public Places
Airdate: March 29, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares simple ways to keep families together when they venture into busy, public places. For more information on ways to prevent your child from getting lost, what to do if you lose your child or find a lost child, download our Safety Tips below.
Additional Resources: Safety Links
Prepare Your Family for an Emergency
Airdate: March 23, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi advises parents how to best prepare their family for an emergency by creating a Family Disaster Plan. For a step by step guide on how to create your emergency plan, download our Family Disaster Plan materials below.
Safeguard Your Child from Accidental Poisoning
Airdate: March 16, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares simple precautions you can take to help protect your child from accidental poisoning. For more ways to greatly reduce the risk of accidental poisoning in your home, please download our Poison Prevention Guide below.
Additional Resources: Safety Tips | Safety Links
Protect Your Rights After an Accident
Airdate: March 8, 2010
Unfortunately, justice is not automatic and certain steps are required to protect your rights. Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi explains the importance of legal time deadlines and consulting with an attorney promptly when you are involved in an accident. Click on the links below to learn more about legal time deadlines or to receive a free consultation with one of our attorneys- if you've been injured in an accident that was not your fault.
Prevent Accidents and Breakdowns with Simple Tire Safety
Airdate: February 22, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares important tire inspection tips to keep your vehicle and family safe on the road. Please download our detailed Tire Safety Guide to help prevent accidents and avoid breakdowns.
Protect Your Family and Home from Fires
Airdate: February 15, 2010
Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi advises parents how to create a home that is free of fire hazards, and an escape plan to protect your family. Also, view and download our Fire Prevention and Escape Plan Grid to create an evacuation plan for your own home.
Keep Kids Safe from Accidental Burns
Airdate: February 9, 2010
As part of National Burn Prevention Week, Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi shares simple precautions you can take to help protect your child from scalds and burns. For additional ways to reduce the risk of accidental burns, view and download our Burn Prevention Safety Tips below.
Children's Booster Seat Safety
Airdate: February 1, 2010
Children need booster seats for much longer than most parents realize! Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi advises parents when and how to graduate children from a child safety seat to a booster. Plus our downloadable guide will help you determine when your child is ready to wear seat belts alone.
Additional Resources: Safety Tips | Safety Links
Children's Car Seat Safety
Airdate: January 26, 2010
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi advises parents on how to help keep kids safe by properly securing them in a car safety seat appropriate for their age and size.
Prevent the Spread of Germs & Illnesses in Your Home
Airdate: January 18, 2010
Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, shares tips on how you can prevent the spread of harmful viruses and bacteria in your home, by teaching your kids the ABC's of good personal hygiene.
Eliminate Choking Hazards from Your Home
Airdate: January 11, 2010
Keeping your child's environment free of choking hazards is so important for their safety. Montlick & Associates' Family Safety Advocate, Jacquie Palisi, shares tips to help you recognize and remove choking hazards from your home. Plus download additional safety information and guidelines, including how to respond should a choking incident occur.
Avoid Driver Distractions for Everyone's Safety!
Airdate: January 2nd and January 5th, 2010
Texting while driving is a deadly practice that affects you, your passengers and all others on the road. Watch our New Year's television broadcast and download important driver safety materials, including a "Never Text While Driving - Safe Driver Pledge" form to share with your family members today!
Protect Your Child From Hazardous Toys!
Airdate: December 25th 2009
Make safety your first priority when buying toys for children! Watch our Christmas Day television broadcast, view and download a printable Toy Safety .pdf, and use the links below to learn how you can greatly reduce the risk of toy-related injuries in your home.
Thanksgiving Safety Message
Airdate: November 25th 2009
Montlick & Associates has been helping families in Georgia since 1984. Watch the Video to learn about our long history of community service, and to hear our Thanksgiving Safety Message. Download Safety Information about Drinking & Driving.
