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Commercial drivers spend hours driving on highways, rural roads, and everything in between. This makes their job a dangerous one; one that requires patience, focus, and an ability to deal with boredom. Unfortunately, statistics prove that many truck drivers are encountering new distractions despite using hands-free devices. These distractions are leading to unsafe roads, injuries, […]

After Memorial Day, public and private pools offer people the opportunity for relaxation, recreation, and sport. While pools can be oases for those seeking a cool spot to swim, play, or workout, they can become the site of slip and fall accidents. People of all ages can slip and fall at a public or private […]

A recent study by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR) has found that elevator fatalities among workers have more than doubled since 2003 with the highest numbers in 2015. The CPWR also found that the most elevator fatalities occurred in the construction industry compared to other fields. The second highest field was manufacturing, […]

When shopping for a new car, many different factors influence your final decision. Aside from gas mileage and maintenance, consider test-driving vehicles that offer automatic emergency braking (AEB) and forward collision warning (FCW) systems. When in place, AEB and FCW systems can protect you from potential accidents. These add-ons are becoming more available thanks to […]

Elder drivers are making up more of the driving population. Although, on average, older drivers are involved in less accidents than younger drivers, the question of when and how to stop a senior from driving is very tricky. Therefore, the decision of when to stop a senior from driving is left to the family to […]

Many people are aware that Workers’ Compensation covers injuries or illnesses that occur on the job, which includes less obvious cases, such as work-related stress injuries. Work-related stress injuries consist of physical injuries often caused by repetitive motions in the course of work duties. It can also include emotional stress. It is critical for employees […]

Renting out homes to vacationers is big business and can be a real money-maker for property owners and a money-saver for renters. However, it is important to understand liability before listing your property or renting a vacation home. There are restrictions for short-term rentals, and these can include the home’s location and type of residence. […]

Memorial Day is known as the unofficial start of summer. If the weather is nice, there will be more people on the roadways and a greater potential for accidents.  The National Safety Council estimates that over 400 people will be fatally injured in car accidents during the holiday weekend. The following tips will help drivers […]

The Swedish vehicle manufacturer, Volvo Cars, plans to adjust their vehicles by implementing a speed limit. The company plans to begin the process in 2020 and officials are hoping that the adjustment will promote safer driving habits. The maximum speed for Volvo vehicles will reportedly end at around 112 miles per hour. The company is […]

If you suffered a slip and fall accident and are considering bringing a lawsuit, there are many factors at work that will go into what sort of damages or money you are owed if you bring a successful lawsuit against the property owner. Even if plaintiffs are successful in winning a slip and fall case, […]