Melanie Kross

Bicycle Safety: Know the Laws in Texas!

With beautiful weather beckoning us to the outdoors to exercise this spring, many will hit the streets on their bicycles. The Texas Department of Transportation has some great information on their website that explains some very important bicycle laws in Texas that you may not be aware of, and explains how they may apply to cyclists.

Trenching Injuries on Excavation Sites | Passen & Powell | Chicago Injury Trial Lawyers

Excavation is considered one of the most hazardous construction operations that exist. Recently, on January 8th in San Antonio Texas, The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited DNT Construction of Round Rock, Texas, with several violations and safety hazards after a worker was injured from a trench collapsing.

Burn Injuries and Inhalation Injuries as a Result of Fire

Burn injuries or inhalation injuries from fire have a 10% mortality rate, and greater than 75,000 people are hospitalized annually as a result of burns. Approximately 33% of burn injury patients have additional injuries. Most burns are a result of residential fires. Unusual burns in children may be the result of child abuse.

5 Ways to Avoid a Motorcycle Accident in Texas

Blog Article Written for Personal Injury Attorney Firm

Emotional Distress from a Car Accident is Very Real

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost every 10 seconds, someone in the United States becomes a victim of a car accident injury. These types of accidents can leave victims with not only serious physical injuries, but also long-term anxiety, fears and phobias of driving or traveling in a car.

Elderly Abuse and Neglect in Illinois Nursing Homes - Passen Law Group | Chicago Injury Trial...

The elderly pop­u­la­tion in Amer­ica is grow­ing larger than ever before. Accord­ing to the 2010 Cen­sus, the elderly in Amer­ica com­prise 13% of the total pop­u­la­tion with the num­ber esti­mated at 40.3 mil­lion. With the "Boomer Gen­er­a­tion" arriv­ing at the age of 65 and older, this increase will continue.

Pedestrian Fatalities and Serious Injuries Rising

Pedestrian injuries and fatalities are nothing new. Unfortunately, there have long been cases of people being hurt or killed by inattentive drivers. But drivers today are more distracted than ever - nearly 6,000 pedestrians died in the U.S. last year.

Big Rig Tire Blowouts Cause Far Too Many Accidents

When an accident like this occurs in heavy traffic, everyone in the vicinity can be impacted. There are various reasons that a tire blowout can happen, and it's important to know how to handle this situation if one happens directly in front of you.

Infant Brain Damage: How a Doctor's Negligence Could Cripple a New Life

The birth of a child is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. After you've spent nine months of anticipation and sleepless nights wondering who your child will be and whether you'll be a good mother or father, the doctor finally places that perfect baby in your arms. Tragically, some families' joy turns to sorrow within months of their babies' births.

Chemical Burns in the Workplace

Blog Article for Passen & Passen

Tips for Dealing with Car Insurance Companies Following Your Wreck

If you've been hurt in a car accident, you might think that your insurance company is there to protect you. In theory, this can be true, but many times it's not. There are important guidelines you should follow when communicating with the insurance company following your wreck.

Life After A Traumatic Brain Injury

More than a year after suffering a traumatic brain injury, Arizona Representative Gabby Giffords resigned from her U.S. House seat January 25, 2012. Despite the great strides she has made in her recovery, she is an example of how those who survive traumatic brain injuries can be debilitated for years following the injury.

Deadly, Defective IVC Filters: Are You At-Risk?

Your Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) is the largest vein in your body. It carries your "used" blood to the right side of your heart where it is then pumped into your lungs to be re-oxygenated. After this, it travels to the left side of your heart where it is pumped again to provide oxygen and nutrients to your body tissues.

Website Page Content

I wrote website content for each page of the Protectitnow.com website

Author | Judy Gaman - Author, Speaker, and Podcast Host | Southlake

Redesigned website and wrote all content on site. Currently working on the last few pages.

10 Steps to a Profitable LinkedIn Profile

Turned a chapter in an eBook into a blog article for client.

4 Family Adventures You Will Only Discover in Frisco

Frisco is the best vacation place for family fun excursions that never cease, with diverse museums, scenic parks, and lazy rivers. This fast-growing community, located just north of Dallas, is one of Texas' most family-friendly places.

No Vaccination for COVID Stress: Here's How to Build Your Immunity

Article I wrote for a client to be published in Bronze Magazine

A New Medical Drama Series That Will Get Your Pulse Pumping

I don't know many people who have watched "The Queen's Gambit" and expressed disappointment. The same is true for "Grey's Anatomy." Both are exhilarating for those who enjoy medical dramas. Long before "The Queen's Gambit" was born, however, author Judy Walters was writing chess into the backdrop of a medical drama titled " Pulse."

5 Unforgettable Ways to Enjoy the Outdoors in Cedar Hill This Summer

Looking for ways to enjoy the outdoors this summer? Escape the busy city when you visit Cedar Hill, the city within a park. Discover 3,000 acres of green space and 33 protected reserves, preserves and parks by hiking or biking along the numerous trails, enjoying a picnic lakeside, exploring limestone rock formations, and playing in pockets of the wide-open prairie.

Why More People are Opting for Concierge Medical Care

Article for Executive Medicine of Texas Client

AED Defibrillators: Life-Saving Protection for Coronavirus Victims with Heart Problems

Article written for AED USA website blog.

Scientists Share a New Vision of Old Age - Article

I wrote this article in a rush for a company to post or send to a magazine for publication.

5 Reasons You Should Get to Know Dripping Springs

Nestled among the natural springs and rolling hills of the beautiful Texas Hill Country lies a quaint, unique small town with a big history and heart: Dripping Springs, Texas. Just a forty-minute jaunt west from Austin, it is easy to see why this treasured city is the "Gateway to the Hill Country".

5 Reasons Kerrville is the Capital of the Texas Hill Country

Aside from the scenic, breathtaking views of rolling hills, the river running right through downtown, and its beautiful parks, Kerrville has much more to offer its guests. Nestled along the banks of the Guadalupe River, you will discover a vibrant, welcoming community of people who are proud of their heritage, have a keen sense of community and work together to take great care of this amazing city, and each other.

The Complete AED Buyer's Guide by Melanie Kross

Sudden Cardiac Arrest Infographic

Created a graphic organizer/infographic about Sudden Cardiac Arrest for AED USA.

Cardiac Science Powerheart® AEDs - Flyer by Melanie Kross

Flyer created for sales team.

AED USA Slick - by Melanie Kross

Created Marketing Collateral for Sales Team

Social Media Post by Melanie Kross

Social Media Post on Journaling

Email Campaign ad for Insurance Company

Customer requested a personable email to send out following phone calls to potential clients.

Social Media Add Created for Customer

Social Media Ad Created for AED USA by Melanie Kross

Branded Blog Article Image by Melanie Kross

Branded blog article images help with brand awareness.

Marketing Collateral I designed for sales reps to place at stores

Precious 10 Minutes Infographic - by Melanie Kross

Infographic on First 10 Minutes of AED Utilization

Social Media Post for an Author

I created weekly social media posts using Canva for my client.

Ingredient Standards

Marketing Collateral piece designed for sales reps to use in the field.

Workplace Explosions Infographic

Article I wrote and turned into an infographic that receives many more clicks than a regular text article.

Fire Safety in the Home

Dangers of Xarelto eBook

Consulted with attorneys at PI firm and created this eBook as a website giveaway.

Prescription Drug Safety

Consulted with PI attorney to write eBook for firm website resource

The Old Flight Jacket

I turned a handwritten manuscript into a published memoir about the life and times of Cecil E. "Ike" Bell, a WWII vet who was the lone survivor when his plane was shot down over Germany occupied France. I was able to complete this before he passed.

How to Select an Attorney

Created email campaign for Personal Injury Attorney