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Offshore Injuries: Companies Want You to Trust Them While They Work Against You
It is no secret that working offshore can be very dangerous work. Because the maritime industry has been around for centuries, the law in the United States has been able to develop so that there are a lot of rules and regulations governing the responsibilities…
E-Cigarettes Can Be a Ticking Time Bomb in Your Pocket
E-cigarettes, also called “e-cigs” or “vapes,” are relatively new products intended to replace traditional cigarettes. Since 2008, e-cigarette sales have exploded from $20 million in annual sales to a $4 billion market. Given the increasingly popularity of e-cigarettes, many companies have attempted to jump on…
The Increased Dangers of Vaping
The evidence is growing on the dangers of vaping. The New York Times has just reported a second death of a person has occurred due to severe lung illness that developed after vaping. This death occurred in Oregon and the investigation revealed the individual who…
Vehicle Speed And Age Increase The Risk Of Serious Injury For Pedestrians
Pedestrians of any age are likely to suffer severe injuries when hit by a vehicle – and that risk goes up with increased speed and increased age. A recent study by the AAA Foundation For Traffic Safety confirmed when vehicles strike pedestrians – the results…
Hazardous Employment: Construction
Elevated risk of injury, or even death, is expected in certain industries. However, at what point do you say, “Enough is enough.” According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 971 construction deaths occurred in 2017. The majority of fatalities resulted from a worker…
Study Reports Older Drivers More Likely to Be Distracted by In-Vehicle Technology
According to a recent report issued by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the University of Utah, older drivers are more likely to be distracted while driving when using in-vehicle technology than younger drivers. For purposes of the study, in-vehicle technology or infotainment systems…
Do Self-Driving Features Make Driving More Dangerous?
Many hope safety advances associated with smart car technology will make for safer highways. These advances include, self-driving features like lane departure warnings. However, recent survey results suggest that drivers rely too much on self-driving features. According to an online survey conducted by State Farm,…
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