As you pass by trucks on the road, you may notice that some do not stay within their own lanes or drive without swerving around. The source of this unsteady driving can be because they are too distracted by other items or places to stay focused on people around them....
Traffic deaths on American roadways have steadily risen since 2010. Death rates for vulnerable road users, such as pedestrians and cyclists, have risen at three times the rate of occupants of motor vehicles. As a result, the National Safety Council is making an effort...
The larynx is a part of the larger respiratory system. It is the primary organ responsible for the production of vocal sounds. A laryngeal injury from a motor vehicle collision can be serious if, for example, it affects your speech. You could have difficulty...
Stores and business owners maintain a responsibility to keep their premises safe for visitors. The presence of unsafe or hazardous conditions puts guests and patrons at risk for moderate to severe accidents that often cause bodily harm. Slip and fall cases place...
Accidents happen for many reasons. Car manufacturers keep developing new safety technology to help drivers avoid accidents. Automotive Fleet reported that a study showed the use of automated emergency braking on all vehicles could greatly reduce the number of crashes....
Suffering an unexpected physical injury can affect your life in numerous ways, including relationships and your career. The adjustment of living with limitations during your recovery can take a toll on your emotional state. If you experienced a severe physical injury,...
Experiencing an injury at work can hurt your morale more than you might anticipate. Being unable to work, having to rely on others and dealing with the physical pain of your injury may wreck you. Keeping your motivation alive will require the support and encouragement...
Road dangers have spiked in Virginia, with WTOP News reporting a 14-year high in traffic deaths in 2021. Drivers over 65 experienced a 15.1% increase in road fatalities compared to 2020. While aging parents hate losing their independence, they want a long, healthy...
If you enjoy the taste of beer, wine or spirits, you may have overindulged at one time or another. While many Americans understand how intoxication feels, frequent drinkers may not realize when they have consumed too much booze to drive safely. Still, tipsy driving...
Manufacturing work is vital to the success of the economy. Nevertheless, it involves many inherent safety hazards. Employers in manufacturing have a responsibility to provide a safe working environment. This means mitigating the hazards to the extent possible by...
