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Technological advances in cars have become rapid and far reaching. Not only are self-driving cars being imagined, they are under development and might be the wave of the future. But, for now, how are the advances lining up to improve drivers’ safety and comfort? Infotainment and Safety Today, comfort has less to do with seat […]

At a New Jersey high school, students recently experienced a real-life simulation of a fatal car accident, exposing them firsthand to the dangers of distracted and impaired driving. The simulation was a collaborative effort between the Scotch Plains-Fanwood high school’s chapter of the Distributive Education Club of America (DECA) and the local police, fire department, […]

On April 12, 2018 a bill regarding insurance and fair practices is up for a vote in New Jersey. Named the New Jersey Insurance Fair Conduct Act, it would allow individuals to file claims against insurers when they exhibit unfair or unreasonable practices in granting benefits. Plaintiffs may file claims due to excessive delays or […]

An aging and growing population requires more healthcare services, fueling the need for additional hospital construction. There are hazards involved in any type of construction, but hospital construction issues are unique, especially if there are patients onsite while repairs and remodeling are going on. Just as preventative treatment can help patients from ending up in […]

Chameleon carriers are trucking companies with a history of safety violations that change their names to continue to do business with impunity. These companies are responsible for three times more trucking accidents than those conducting business honestly. How Chameleon Carriers Work Chameleon carriers hide their safety violations, including fatal crashes, by closing the business under […]

Employment opportunities for freelance workers have been booming lately. Known as the gig economy, employers commonly have temporary positions and contracts with independent workers for short-term and part-time jobs. Popular app-driven businesses such as Lyft, Uber, Doordash, and Grubhub are all part of the gig economy. Most employers are required to obtain Workers’ Compensation insurance […]

Technology, specifically smartphones, serves as a major cause of distracted driving accidents. Now, technology may come to the rescue and prevent some of these tragedies. Many of these features are standard in newer vehicles but will not necessarily help drivers of older cars. The following are the different types of safety technology that are featured […]

What if a construction site could be inspected by anyone from anywhere at any time? This could potentially limit safety violations and hazards on the site and prevent accidents and injuries to workers and the public. Philadelphia construction accident lawyers want employers to know that technology can help keep construction sites safer. The construction industry […]

Not every person injured in a slip and fall accident has grounds to sue the owner of the property where the incident happened. If you suffer a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property and can prove the property owner was negligent, you can sue them for damages. Sometimes, the property owner can avoid […]

In December 2017, electronic logging devices (ELD) were introduced to the trucking industry for a three-month introductory period. ELDs track truck drivers’ hours of service, preventing drivers from becoming overworked, overtired, and dangerous behind the wheel. The roll-out began early this year to trucker industry hesitation, but by regulating trucker hours, drivers will obtain the […]