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In September 2017, Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney presented the city’s Vision Zero Three-Year Action Plan, a program to make Philadelphia’s streets safer with a goal to eliminate traffic fatalities entirely by 2030. The plan includes more than 100 actions the city will take over the next three years, which include the addition of bicycle lanes, […]

The driver of a car was critically injured after a tractor trailer collision on Monday morning. Around 6:30 am, the accident occurred in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, when a motorist slammed into a tractor trailer on Haddonfield-Berlin Road. Apparently, the truck jackknifed during the tractor trailer collision. No other information is available on the driver’s […]

According to the National Safety Council, more than 25,000 people experience slip and fall accidents every day. Slip and fall accidents can cause injuries ranging from cuts to head injuries, and are the second leading cause of accidental fatalities behind car accidents. A slip and fall can occur on uneven or cracked pavement, buckled or […]

Cooler temperatures and shorter daylight hours are a sure sign that the winter season is approaching. With the holidays around the corner and daylight savings, now more than ever, it is important to take care while driving. White-tail deer mating season is in full swing, running from late October into mid-December. Specific precautions should be […]

A fatal pedestrian accident blocked Route 38 in Cherry Hill, New Jersey on Thursday morning. Around 6:30 am, the pedestrian was struck on Route 38 and Longwood Avenue, and succumbed to fatal injuries at the scene of the crash. No further details are available regarding the fatal pedestrian accident. During the busy morning commute on […]

The New Jersey Supreme Court recently heard arguments in Vitale v. Schering-Plough as to whether an employment contract limiting a worker’s right to sue a third party following a workplace injury is enforceable. Merck & Co., successor to Schering-Plough, wants the Court to reverse an Appellate Division decision denying its motion for summary judgment and […]

While on construction sites, workers are particularly at risk of accidents related to the maintenance and repair of elevators. Elevator accidents result in an average of about 30 fatalities and 17,000 injuries each year, with construction workers at an even greater risk due to defective equipment, employer negligence, or unestablished safety guidelines. Falls into an […]

The smartphone has helped revolutionize the way we live. The number of phone applications used today is staggering, with new apps appearing daily. A team of researchers at the University of Washington developed an app, called PupilScreen, that could be life-saving. The phone app provides on-the-spot detection of brain injuries and will be useful when […]

Electronic conglomerate, Samsung, recently launched several wearable technological applications designed to monitor and protect employees in a variety of industries from construction to healthcare. Some of these emerging technologies serve safety functions outside of the office as well. By merging existing smartwatch technology with virtual reality and GPS systems, Samsung found new ways to help […]

When there are more drivers on the road, the rate of traffic fatalities increases. Thanksgiving weekend is an especially dangerous time for this very reason. If you are planning to travel by car this Thanksgiving, whether you are heading across town or driving hours to reach family in another state, protect yourself and your passengers […]