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Drunk driving and distracted driving continue to rank high as the leading causes of fatal car accidents. Speeding and tailgating are also commonly known by most people as being responsible for many of today’s collisions. However, several lesser known factors contribute to today’s catastrophic car accidents. The following are lesser-known factors that cause tragic auto collisions. […]

When it comes to hazardous work environments, most people think of construction, mining, health care, or agriculture industries. However, retail industry workers had a higher injury and illness rate than construction industry workers in 2016, according to a Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) report. The BLS projected that by 2018, there will be more than […]

When children are in the car during an accident, the Camden county car accident lawyers have tips for specific steps parents can take to insure safety. In one year alone, over 120,000 children under the age of 12 are involved in car accidents in the United States. Parental Instincts After an Accident As a parent, […]

Construction sites are dynamic workplaces posing a variety of threats to health and safety. Since this work is done primarily outdoors, exposure to sun, wind, rain, snow, heat, and the cold can all present hazards and risk injury. Perhaps the greatest risk of a weather-related construction accident is from a tornado, which is a rotating […]

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, many of us will begin the unofficial start of summer with a road trip. This is one of the heaviest weekends for traffic all year, making the risk of being in a car accident higher than almost any other time of year. The National Safety Council predicts more than 400 […]

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a terrible and fatal disease. While the exact causes of ALS are unknown, a recent study conducted by researchers at Harvard University indicates that long-term exposure to diesel exhaust substantially increases ALS risk in males. Early signs of ALS are subtle. If you experience any of the following symptoms, which […]

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 […]