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The leading cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) is slip and fall accidents. Accounting for around half of all TBI-related hospitalizations, falls also commonly result in other serious injuries,…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has announced an increase in fines for truck drivers who violate specific rules and regulations. This includes an increase for violations of:
- Out-of-Service Orders from $29,893 to $32,208…
Driver negligence is among the leading causes of auto accidents in the United States. A relatively broad term, driver negligence encompasses a range of behaviors that increase risks for accidents, placing everyone on the road in danger of serious or fatal injury.
Common examples of driver negligence include:
- Distraction. This may include cellphone use, onboard electronic use, and even voice…
Here’s some shocking news: more than 700,000 hit-and-run accidents happen yearly. A majority of the victims in these accidents are bicyclists and pedestrians. And only 10 percent of hit-and-run accidents are solved. These findings…
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A new, large study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has found that a majority of car accident victims are intoxicated. During the study, just over 54 percent of drivers injured in car accidents were found to be on at least one intoxicating substance. Over 20 percent were on more than one – and intoxication wasn’t limited to drivers. Over half of all victims of …
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Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a scary condition. It’s also extremely common. The CDC estimates 1.5 million Americans sustain TBI annually. Often caused by falls, car crashes, or workplace accidents, TBI ranges from mild cases that cause temporary disruption to severe cases that cause permanent disability.
If you’re…
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As the holidays approach, so does the chance of children being around dogs they are unfamiliar with. While many family pets tolerate children, even they may react unexpectedly when frightened or startled. Teaching your children how to be safe around dogs is one of the best ways to help prevent a dog bite injury.
First and foremost, young children should never be…
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According to the National SCI Statistical Center, motor vehicle accidents account for nearly 40 percent of all …
The Large Truck Crash Causation Study, conducted by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, found that truck driver fatigue played a role in 13 percent of …
If you suffer an injury or contract an illness while performing your job, you may be in a position to receive workers’ compensation. Florida state law requires most employers to have workers’ compensation insurance, allowing injured employees to…
