Walk Safe this Winter
Learn from Kim’s Story: Protect Yourself from Winter Falls
Slipping on ice is one of Maine’s most common and dangerous winter hazards, often leading to serious injuries that can change lives in an instant.
Kim Block, who suffered a traumatic brain injury from a winter fall, is partnering with MEMIC to share her story and raise awareness about preventing these accidents. With winter safety tips and resources, MEMIC and Kim are dedicated to helping you stay safe—because one slip is all it takes to change your life forever.
Kim's Story
In January 2019, I suffered a concussion, also known as a traumatic brain injury. It happened very fast. It was snowing outside, and I had made it out of my slippery driveway, but needed to go back inside for something I had forgotten. We had recently had nice thaw, but it was cold again and patches of melted water had refrozen. The soft, gentle, light snow was covering a very sizable chunk of ice...
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