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Sharing the road with tractor trailers can be intimidating for motorists as these large trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds. Smaller vehicles can become stuck beneath them or in their grills, which can be fatal. As a motorist, take care to reduce your chance of being involved in a truck accident by learning about […]

While automobile safety technology has progressed greatly in recent years, car accidents are still one of the most widespread dangers in America. One of the most common causes of death for individuals under the age of 50, car crashes account for more than 33,700 fatalities every year in the United States. The numbers have increased […]

While enjoying their time with friends and family, most people are not thinking about the risk for accidents in and around the pool. Sadly however, an average of six people drown each day in pools in the U.S.; and 30 percent of victims are children. While drowning and electrocution in and around pools are among […]

Recent research published in the medical journal “Sleep” found that truck drivers with untreated obstructive sleep apnea are involved in preventable collisions at a rate five times higher than truck drivers without sleep apnea. Schneider International, a trucking company based in Wisconsin, implemented a program that required its drivers to be monitored for obstructive sleep […]

Hand injuries, though almost always preventable, are one of leading reasons for emergency room visits and missed workdays. According to a 2016 National Safety Council edition of “Injury Facts,” more than 120,000 job-related hand injuries resulted in missed work days in a single year. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also reports that more than […]

Fatalities and injuries in trucking accidents are typically attributed to the size and weight of the vehicles. While these factors do contribute the most to the danger of these accidents, there are a number of other aspects to take into account. One such factor that commonly plays a role in truck accidents is improperly loaded […]

Under New Jersey Workers’ Compensation law, employees that are injured on the job or as a result of work-related activity are eligible to receive compensation for medical expenses and a portion of their lost wages while they recover. However, it is important to understand the statute of limitations for claiming a work injury in South […]

Daylight Savings Time is the time of year when the clocks spring forward and our internal clocks lag behind. Some consider the time shift a mere inconvenience resulting in only in one hour of lost sleep. However, that seemingly minor sleep disruption may cause unexpected consequences. Some studies indicate that “springing forward” results in sleep […]

The shredded remains of a blown-out tire along the side of the road is a familiar sight to highway drivers. You may have even driven behind a car as it suffered a blowout or had one yourself while driving. Blowouts are one of the leading causes of passenger vehicle and tractor trailer accidents. When they […]

The skin is part of the integumentary organ system and plays an important function in human physiology. Together with the hair, nails, and endocrine glands, the skin protects and cools the body. Additionally, the appearance of one’s skin can play an integral role in a person’s self confidence and emotional well being. Many people who […]