Distracted driving is never a good idea. Attempts to multitask while driving can have deadly results. It is crucial that drivers operate their vehicles safely, especially in work and construction zones. This is why fines …
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Wrong-way drivers pose a serious threat to others on the road. While wrong-way driving accidents only account for approximately 3% of accidents, they are more dangerous and more deadly than other types of accidents. …
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Not every car accident victim comes into an accident with a perfectly healthy body. Many individuals have some type of injury, whether it’s serious or minor. These injuries can include things like knee pain, back …
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Rideshare apps such as Uber and Lyft have been credited with keeping more impaired, dangerous drivers off the road. With a rideshare app, a rider can summon a car with an app on their phone …
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According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, it conducted its highest number of fatality investigations in more than a decade in the fiscal year 2018. This is despite the fact that investigations overall are …
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We all know that seat belts are an essential safety tool. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), belts saved an estimated 14,955 lives in 2017 alone. Wearing a seat belt is not …
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a serious, often debilitating injury that results from trauma to the head. It is a major cause of death or disability. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
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A recent study found that pregnant women who continue to carry pregnancies after they reach full term are more likely to experience stillbirth or newborn death. The study analyzed data regarding over 15 million pregnancies …
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Women use birth control devices as a way of controlling their own reproductive health. Most devices have proven to be safe and effective. However, some birth control devices are dangerous for consumers and can cause …
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In July of 2019, Mayor Bill DiBlasio declared a transportation emergency in the city of New York. This declaration came after the deaths of 18 cyclists during the first half of 2019. At the current …
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