December 5, 2019 Tailgating Car Accidents Countless scenarios can result in a car accident. Among the most common are rear-end collisions that occur when a driver follows the car in front of them too closely. According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, nearly one-quarter of all car accidents are rear-end collisions, causing nearly 2,000 deaths and one million injuries annually. … Read More »
November 15, 2019 Limiting Workplace Motor Vehicle Accidents Someone dies in a motor vehicle collision every twelve minutes, a person is injured every ten seconds, and every five seconds a crash happens. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), many of these accidents happen while someone is commuting to or is already at work. Data shows that when employers implement effective … Read More »
October 24, 2019 Halloween Safety Tips Halloween is just around the corner, and many children and adults are eagerly anticipating a night of trick or treating and celebrations. Many people do not realize that this fun holiday can have tragic results when slip and falls, pedestrian injuries, and car accidents cause serious injuries. Halloween can be safe and fun for all … Read More »
October 18, 2019 A Closer Look at Wrongful Death Claims A loved one’s tragic, untimely death can impact their spouse and children in so many ways. Beyond the loss of their companionship and support, the death of a parent or spouse can be financially devastating. In cases where a careless or negligent act caused a tragic death, family members may consider filing a wrongful death … Read More »
October 1, 2019 What are the Highest Rates of Distracted Driving by Age Group? According to a recent multi-national study conducted by Liberty Mutual Insurance, certain age groups report higher rates of distracted driving than others. Distracted driving is a widespread and serious public health threat. In fact, more than 9 people die each day from injuries sustained in distracted driving-related accidents. Although there are numerous new technologies (e.g. … Read More »
September 26, 2019 Red Light Deaths Going Up In 2017, drivers running red lights killed nearly 1,000 pedestrians and bicyclists – and caused thousands of other injuries. This is the highest the number has been in the last 10 years, so the American Automobile Association (AAA) is urging drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians alike to use caution and pay attention at traffic signals. According … Read More »
September 20, 2019 Driving Safely on Prescription Medications While it is unclear exactly how many Americans take one or more prescription medications, large-scale reports estimate the number to be between 55% and 75%. While some prescription drugs do not compromise a person’s ability to drive, many others do. There are more than 6 million car accidents in the United States every year – … Read More »
September 11, 2019 September 15-21: Child Passenger Safety Week The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) is sponsoring this year’s Child Passenger Safety Week, which will be observed September 15-21. Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death for children in the United States, but many of the fatalities are completely preventable. Statistics on Child Passengers and Motor Vehicle Accidents According to the … Read More »
August 21, 2019 The Importance of Improving Work Zone Safety According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in the last five years more than 4,400 people died – and at least 200,000 others were injured – in work zone crashes across the country. Workers, drivers, and passengers alike face a variety of work zone-associated hazards, though the FHWA reports drivers as the most frequent fatalities. … Read More »
