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Ignoring Seat Belts Cause Truck Accident Injuries: Why They Aren’t Used

By | March 15th, 2018

The long working hours of truck drivers place them at a higher risk of getting into an accident than the rest of the driving public. Despite this danger, too many truck drivers don’t use their seat belts. Here are three false reasons seat belts are often ignored: The Truck’s Large Size Provides Protection When two vehicles collide, the occupants of the larger vehicle tend to fare better. However, this is a generalization that doesn’t apply to every situation. For example, a large truck doesn’t keep the driver safe when colliding.

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Truck Driver Habits That Cause Underride Truck Accidents

By | March 15th, 2018

Although all semi-trucks have rear guards for preventing underride accidents, trailer side guards are generally absent. Without side guards in place, an impacting car in a side collision with the trailer can result in a catastrophic underride truck accident. This hazard is further exacerbated by these dangerous habits of some inexperienced and negligent truck drivers: Poor Maintenance Semi-trucks must have lights and reflectors on the sides of their trailers for increased night visibility. Failure to replace burnt out lights and missing reflectors increases the risk of nighttime underride accidents. Equally dangerous.

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A Look into Whiplash: Causes, Symptoms, and Effects

By | March 15th, 2018

Image by Tom Woodward via flickr There are many property damages and physical injuries that can come from being involved in a car accident and one of the most common injuries that you can sustain is whiplash. Whiplash is an injury to the neck that is caused by the vigorous and rapid back-and-forth movement of the neck. Whiplash is often associated with being rear-ended by another vehicle or other vehicular accidents, but this injury can also come from other sources like a sports injury or other trauma that forces your.

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Understanding Workplace Harassment

By | March 15th, 2018

Many people who hear the term “workplace harassment” immediately think about sexual harassment in the office. Although sexual harassment is one of the types of workplace harassment, this is not the only kind that an employee may experience in their workplace. Workplace harassment is any form of unwelcome, sometimes unlawful, conduct that may come from different sources inside the organization. Aside from coming from a higher authority figure, it can also come from coworkers, group of coworkers, vendors, and even customers. The most severe forms of workplace harassment.

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Avoiding Slip and Fall Accidents in Commercial Establishments

By | March 14th, 2018

Owning a real estate property comes with a lot of responsibilities. Aside from having to pay for real estate taxes to the government, a property owner also needs to pay for the upkeep and maintenance of their real estate property to avoid accidents that may lead to a personal injury claims against the owner. Commercial properties like grocery stores and others that customers visit frequently should be more aware of the consequences of a poorly maintained property. It can be very advantageous to you if you own a.

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Tips for Seeking Medical Help

By | March 14th, 2018

Whenever we suffer from illness, our first course of action is to visit the doctor. As laymen, we entrust our health and wellness in the hands of medical professionals since we assume that they have the best knowledge regarding medicine. These healthcare professionals went to school for quite a while to understand human anatomy and how to treat sickness and other injuries that are too complex for simple home remedies, however, what we also need to understand is that these medical professionals are people too and people make.

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Medical Malpractice and Wrongful Death

By | March 14th, 2018

Wrongful death is a term used when one person dies because of the negligence of another party. One major contributor to wrongful death cases is medical malpractice. As a patient, you have the right to expect proper diagnosis and treatment from medical professionals. Medical malpractice accidents can have dire consequences for the life of the patient. A wrong diagnosis leading to improper treatment or wrong prescription can cost thousands of dollars for the patient, or worst, even the patient’s life. Here are some of the categories that fall.

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4 Tips for Keeping Your Teenage Driver Safe

By | March 8th, 2018

Teenagers are the most likely to get involved in car accidents. In fact, they are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than older adults. If your teenager just got their license, make sure that they are driving safely. Here are some tips for preventing teenage car accidents. Encourage Safe Driving Only let them drive the car if they promise to put on their seat-belt before driving. In addition, prohibit the use of their cell phone while driving. Distracted driving is one of the main causes.

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4 Tips for Avoiding Car Accidents In Parking Lots

By | March 8th, 2018

Accidents in parking lots are more common than you may think. Around one in five auto accidents occur in parking lots, and around 60,000 people are injured every year in parking lot accidents. Distractions and blocked vision are the most common causes of parking lot accidents. Here are some tips for staying safe while parking. Keep an Eye Out Don’t text, make your phone calls, or look at the news or social media while you’re pulling in or out of a parking lot. You need to keep an eye out.

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Helping You to Be a Safer Motorcyclist

By | March 8th, 2018

Many people enjoy riding their motorcycles. They are a great way to get around no matter the time of year. Unfortunately, motorcyclists are also more vulnerable to serious injuries if they are involved in an accident. In mid-January, an off-duty San Francisco police sergeant was riding a motorcycle when he crashed into a flatbed pickup truck. The officer suffered life-threatening injuries. While motorcycle accidents are sometimes unavoidable, there are several steps you can take to make yourself a safer motorcyclist. Watch for potential hazards on the road. Signs that there.

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