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Premises liability is when a property owner is responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on their property. Courts can require an owner to compensate a person that has been injured on their property. The scope of this liability varies from state to state. The property can be any place owned by someone, including land […]

Outdoor festivals have grown in number and popularity, especially during the summer and fall months. Sadly, the combination of large outdoor crowds and alcohol often results in festival-related tragedies, particularly slip and falls. With large outdoor crowds, individuals may fall victim to crowd surges. Sometimes, the rambunctious behavior of an individual may cause someone else […]

According to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nearly one-quarter of all car accidents during a year happen in adverse weather conditions. Nearly half of those weather-related accidents happen during rainfall. Driving in the rain is inevitable for most people. The following safety tips for driving in poor weather can help prevent […]

Volvo Trucks recently released two films documenting their intuitive to introduce automated technology in commercial trucks manufactured and sold globally. Autonomous technology, including driver assist systems and collision mitigation equipment, are promising tools in the effort to reduce crashes involving large commercial trucks. Volvo Trucks executives say safety is the primary goal of automation, but […]

Many new vehicles are equipped with rear-collision avoidance packages to help reduce accidents commonly referred to as fender benders. How effective are these packages at preventing rear collisions? According to a new study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), cars equipped with these features are 78 percent less likely to be involved in […]

Killing animals and processing their bodies is one of the most difficult and dangerous jobs in the country. The General Accounting Office (GAO) issued a report in November 2017 about the state of safety and health for these workers. The report states that workers in these industries are faced with workplace safety concerns such as […]

According to a newly-discovered report analyzing the success of a pilot program across New Jersey, red light cameras are effective at changing driver behavior and reducing car accidents. Online news source, NorthJersey.com, obtained the report detailing the results of a five-year program testing the efficacy of Red Light Running (RLR) systems installed in 73 intersections […]

Many employers are committed to protecting and enhancing the safety and health of their employees. Workplace accidents not only hurt employees, they cost employers as well. Historically, the effort to protect worker safety and health has been a divided process. Efforts have been made to assure a safe and healthful work environment. These include providing […]

Every day someone is injured due to the negligence or carelessness of others.  From an injury that will merely take time to heal to a life-changing debilitating injury, if you have been injured by someone else’s negligence, carelessness, or distraction, then it is your right to be compensated for that injury. Slip and fall accidents […]

Staying at a hotel or resort on a vacation or business trip can often be a time of rest and relaxation for guests. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Slip and fall accidents at hotels and resorts occur on a regular basis, regardless of the type of hotel or resort. Slip and falls occurring […]