Posts by Mike Glisson
Dangers of Drowning in Summer Season
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention about ten people die everyday from unintentional drowning. In the summer day of 2005, Yoni Gottesman was one of those 10 to drown. He was only four years old and was attending his first day of summer camp. The incident was caught on surveillance video. Yoni can…
Read MoreWork Zone Safety Tips
As summer picks up so does the amount of road construction going on. These few months are the busiest time of year for roadway construction. Often times now, people are in a hurry to get where they want to go. Work zone situations can be frustrating but it is important to be patient and follow…
Read MoreUber: a Safe Alternative
29 mothers, brothers, friends, husbands, and daughters are lost every single day in the United States due to drunk driving. However, according to the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, “drunk driving fatalities have declined 35%” in the last two-three decades. Could Uber be contributing to the recent continued drop in drunk driving statistics? Uber is…
Read More2011 Case Over Miranda Cosgrove, iCarly star’s, Tour Bus Accident in Vandalia, IL
Miranda Cosgrove, ‘iCarly’ star, was traveling through Vandalia, IL in 2011 during her “Dancing Crazy Summer Tour” when her tour bus struck an overturned tractor trailer on the highway. There were five people on her tour bus at the time of the accident. Miranda Cosgrove suffered a broken ankle. Miranda’s mother, one of the five,…
Read MoreSeat Belt Safety: Part Two
There are many excuses we all hear from people for not wearing their seat belts. Including: “Its’ uncomfortable” “Seat belts wrinkle clothes” “I’m a good driver” “The trip is short” “I forgot to put mine on” “I don’t need one because my airbag would go off” Anyone using these excuses for not using a seat…
Read MoreSeat Belt Safety: Part One
It is 2018 and many new features are constantly coming out to ensure driver’s safety. However, the most protective device is one that has been around since 1959: the seat belt. When you’re driving down a highway, “Click it or Ticket” is a common sight. The use of seat belts is more than suggested, and…
Read MoreSafely Sharing the Road with Semis
A semi-truck can weigh up to 80,000 pounds and is 70-80 feet long. If involved in an accident these massive vehicles can create extensive damage. For this reason, it is important to understand the difficulties of driving a semi for those driving them and for those driving alongside them. According to Mark Baumgartner, Writer for…
Read MoreMay is the National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
The heat is rising and so is the number of motorcyclists on the road. Because of this, May is the National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. The safety of motorcyclists relies not only on themselves but also on others on the road. It is important for all drivers to stay alert. According to The National Safety…
Read MoreTypes Of Compensation In Wrongful Death Cases
Families are almost always completely blindsided by fatal accidents. The death of a loved one due to the negligence of another is extremely frustrating. Families will often suffer emotionally and financially for a long time after the accident. While no amount of money can replace a loved one, obtaining compensation from a wrongful death lawsuit can help make sure the victim’s family isn’t left with any financial burdens.
Read MoreFatal Pedestrian Accident Puts Self Driving Vehicles On Hold
Many auto companies are developing self-driving technology. If the technology can be perfected, self-driving cars could help eliminate nearly all motor vehicle accidents. Unfortunately, in practice these vehicles still have issues to resolve, and for now one company has put its self-driving vehicles program on hold after a fatal accident with a pedestrian last week.
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