Highway construction zones are full of hazards that can result in an accident. Many states are requiring these zones be active at night, in order to avoid aggravating traffic at peak hours. Instinctively, it would seem that work zones would be even more dangerous at night, but a study conducted by the Texas A&M Traffic[…]

Although mobile-app based transportation services such as Uber and Lyft are changing the way we think about taxi service, there is some cause for concern because the business model for these services bases earnings on how quickly the driver can interact with a consumer’s request for service. Not only does this promote a highly competitive[…]

A Guardrail systems manufacturer has been found to have committed fraud in failing to disclose changes to their system that led to increased accidents. Trinity Industries failed to disclose new changes to their guardrail ends to the Federal Highway Administration (FHA).  These changes increased likelihood of injury or death in a collision.   Trinity Industries is[…]

In early August of 2015, a new rule took effect which dramatically alters the way that those who work in confined spaces are trained and protected by their employers. Codified as Subpart AA 29 CFR Part 1926, the new standard will be enforced by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) after October 2, 2015.[…]

President Obama signed an executive order guaranteeing paid sick leave to employees of federal contractors. The order extends paid sick leave to around 300,000 employees who previously had none.  The order comes on the heel of ordinances in Philadelphia and other states granting sick leave for workers.  Obama announced the policy on Labor Day at[…]