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Even if you are a careful driver, you may still fall victim to a truck accident. Both parties involved may experience a multitude of emotions from shock, dizziness, fear, and anger. Taking your attention away from the trauma of what just occurred, and what to do next can be difficult. The following steps will ensure […]

Technology changes the way we work and live. That often means time-honored products are replaced with newer, more effective versions. On worksites, ladders and scaffolding are old technology, and low-level access products are increasingly taking their place, greatly reducing workplace injuries. Low-Level Access Lifts Low-level access lifts allow employees to use both hands when working, […]

Cherry pickers, bucket trucks, vertical towers, and aerial ladders all fall under the category of aerial lifts. The most common uses for aerial lifts are in telephone, transmission and cable line work. Aerial lifts give workers easier line access and allow them to carry tools for maintenance, installation, replacement, and repair work. Workers use the […]

Slip and fall accidents are common, especially in the autumn season. Accidents related to slip and falls are more prone to occur in the autumn months due to seasonal hazards. Those seasonal hazards include fallen leaves, wet surfaces, and sometimes snow and ice. While beautiful in the autumn season, leaves can be particularly hazardous for […]

According to Driver Knowledge, a website that issues driver safety, 33 percent of reckless driving accidents result in fatal injuries each year. Reckless driving is a serious cause of car accidents, and when a driver is issued a ticket, the consequences can be twofold. First, the driver may be issued points against their driver’s license, […]

A worker injury and illness prevention program is a process used to identify and fix workplace hazards before workers are hurt. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) reports that companies who endorse such programs will experience dramatic decreases in workplace injuries and greater employee satisfaction. This can result in higher productivity, reduced turnover, and reduced […]

Nothing ruins a shopping outing quite like a slip and fall on the store’s premises. Such accidents can cause not only serious injury, but time off from work, medical bills, and considerable inconvenience. Whether or not you can sue a store owner or tenant depends on whether these entities were negligent and allowed an unsafe […]

Radar gun data has collected proof that New Jersey drivers have been going over the speed limit. A study, conducted by NJ.com, used a high-quality radar gun to monitor highways across the state. The study proved that out of 350 drivers, only 26 were obeying the speed limit. Some drivers were clocked going 20 miles […]

In 2016, approximately 3,860 workers were injured by falling tools and had to take at least one day off work to recover, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Most of the injuries occurred from falling hammers and similar tools. As Metal News points out, a tool weighing eight pounds travels at a speed […]

There are many things that distract motorists while driving. One popular distraction is the use of cell phones. Another, that is not as known and has been found to be a bigger distraction, is the vehicle’s dashboard. Most vehicles today are built with their own in-vehicle infotainment system. Studies show that in-vehicle infotainment systems can […]