December 6, 2018 Child Passenger Safety Automobile accidents are the leading cause of injury and death for children. Data shows that using car seats and other child-specific restraints decreases the rate of injury by more than 70%, and the risk of death by nearly one-third. Prioritizing the safety of young passengers is critical – and so is following reputable guidelines on … Read More »
December 5, 2018 Most Dangerous Toys The holiday season is here and with it comes a surge of gift buying and celebration. Children anxiously await the time when they can open presents they hope will contain some of their most sought after toys. No one wants to spoil this good time. Yet, each year children are injured and some die as … Read More »
November 28, 2018 Health Alert: Avoid Romaine Lettuce The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is warning U.S. residents to avoid romaine lettuce due to an E. coli outbreak. Initially both agencies warned against consuming romaine lettuce altogether, but a recently updated advisory gives the OK as long as it is from the Imperial Valley … Read More »
November 14, 2018 Construction Worker Fatigue Leads to Worksite Accidents Construction work is one of the most dangerous jobs in the United States. Falls from ladders and scaffolding, struck by swinging or falling objects, and becoming wedged between materials or equipment are common in this industry. When construction workers are feeling fatigued on the job, the risk of suffering injuries or death increase dramatically. Safety … Read More »
November 14, 2018 Thanksgiving Travel Safety Every year around the holiday season, millions of people look forward to celebrating (and eating) with their friends and loved ones. According to a recent press release from the American Automobile Association (AAA), more than 48 million Americans plan to travel 50 miles or more this Thanksgiving (November 22nd). Driving is one of the most … Read More »
November 12, 2018 Deadly Limo Accident Raises Safety Concerns On October 6, twenty people were fatally injured in Schoharie, New York when a limo lost control and crashed in a parking lot. The high number of fatalities makes it the deadliest traffic accident in the U.S. since 1999. The highly publicized tragedy has raised serious questions about the safety of limousines, especially stretch limos. … Read More »
November 11, 2018 Thanksgiving Travel Safety Every year around the holiday season, millions of people look forward to celebrating (and eating) with their friends and loved ones. According to a recent press release from the American Automobile Association (AAA), more than 48 million Americans plan to travel 50 miles or more this Thanksgiving (November 22nd). Driving is one of the most … Read More »
November 2, 2018 Older Cars Prove More Fatal The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a report indicating that newer vehicles are significantly safer than older models. Data from the NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System shows a higher proportion of fatalities occurred in accidents involving older model vehicles. Vehicles manufactured in 1984 or earlier had a 55 percent fatality rate compared to … Read More »
October 26, 2018 Caviar Offers Free Insurance to Couriers Caviar, a well known online food delivery app, is now offering free accident insurance to couriers just months after one of its employees – a 34-year-old Philadelphia bicyclist – was killed while working. “Gig” workers, or individuals employed for a short period of time or who are independently contracted, are usually left in the lurch … Read More »
