Seat 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.
Read MoreWhat To Know About Your Slip And Fall
While some slip and fall instances only cause minor injuries, the reality is a slip and fall can cause debilitating and painful injuries. The motion involved in a slip and fall puts the entire neck and back at risk, potentially causing serious injuries to the nerves, muscles, and bones in the spinal column. These accidents can also cause brain injuries as the head comes into contact with the floor. Because of the potential for severe injuries, it’s absolutely necessary for commercial properties to keep floors free of any liquids that could cause a fall. Unfortunately, not all businesses exercise appropriate safety practices and accidents occur. But, slip and fall cases aren’t as simple as many people think. Here are a few things you need to know about premises liability cases.
Read MoreTypes of Neck and Back Injuries
Some of the most common injuries personal injury lawyers see on a regular basis involve the back and the neck. These injuries can have huge implications for victims and their families because they often prevent the victim from returning to work and engaging in their normal activities. For some victims, injuries can be permanent and they will never return to full mobility.
Read MoreAttractive Nuisance and Other Types of Premises Liability
Most people think premises liability cases are only slip and fall accidents. While slipping on a spill in a grocery store certainly is a type of premises liability accident, there are many other types of premises liability accidents to be aware of. Property owners have a responsibility to keep visitors reasonably safe from harm, and this goes far beyond cleaning up spills.
Read MoreCelebrate Road Safety At Work Week With These Tips
Transportation accidents on the jobsite are causing an increasing number of injuries and fatalities. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 45% of all workplace fatalities involve motor vehicle accidents. An extreme lack of training in workplace motor vehicle operations is one of the reasons for such a high number of workplace motor vehicle accident fatalities. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that 60% of all workplace vehicle accident fatalities involve a driver who is not a professionally trained driver by trade. Because of these startling statistics, workers should observe Road Safety at Work Week from March 5-9 by familiarizing themselves with safety tips that can prevent workplace motor vehicle accidents.
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