Drunk drivers are a problem on roads and frequently cause severe car crashes that result in personal injuries and property damage. A drunk driver may walk away from a car accident with only a few bruises while responsible motorists lose their lives. Drunk drivers are also a problem for residents who are not driving. A drunk driver […]
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Self-reported drunk driving rates decrease
Drunk driving is one of the most dangerous things that a driver can do. The dangers of drunk driving are well known but people continue to die in drunk driving car accidents every year due to the negligence of others. An experienced car accident attorney can help car accident victims preserve their rights and hold drunk drivers […]
Most fatal car accidents related to lack of seat belt use
We have covered many fatal car accidents in detroit, mi on this blog. One of the common characteristics in these accidents is that many drivers die needlessly because they fail to wear seat belts. A new study into this year’s car accident deaths reveals that 60 percent of the deaths are attributable to not wearing safety restraints. “We […]
Charitable Run Highlights Devastation Of Teen Car Accidents
In our last post, we discussed the fact that New Jersey officials are renewing their focus on preventing distracted driving behavior and enforcing distracted driving laws. In particular, these officials are concerned about the number of teen drivers being killed in serious Portland auto accidents caused by distracted driving. Public awareness campaigns, stricter laws and […]
Springtime can lead to more rural, farm vehicle accidents
Sometimes people enjoy driving on country roads because of the open air, the rolling fields and the lack of traffic. Pennsylvania has a lot of rural roads, and while driving on them is a different experience from encountering city traffic in Philadelphia, safety is still an important issue to be considered. Last week the governor […]
DUI and seat belt patrols on the rise in
The holidays are a time when many people die needlessly in car accidents throughout the state. Ice-slicked road conditions combined with intoxicated drivers leaving holiday parties can be a deadly combination. The Office of Highway Safety started its yearly Safe Family Holiday Campaign just before Thanksgiving and plans to continue strict seat belt enforcement and DUI prevention […]
Employer fined after workers injured in crane accidents
In our last post we discussed the seriousness of construction accidents and the fines levied against a construction company after it exposed many of its workers to scaffolding injuries. Another company was recently cited by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration after two workers were struck by cranes at a steel service center. […]