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By the end of 2017, every Tesla vehicle on the road may be autonomous. Google claims that its prototype self-driving cars are drastically safer than human driven ones, since 94 percent of car accidents in the United States are caused by human error. Google’s self-driving cars alone have already driven over two million miles and […]

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a bulletin outlining the hazards of unintended movement of dump truck body beds. Over a 10 year period, there were 31 truck accidents documented involving elevated truck beds that either fell or released without warning, causing an big-rig accident. Most of the crashes were fatal. Truck […]

Three lawmakers want to know why the dangers of car seat back collapses are not being addressed by auto makers. Senators Ed Markey and Richard Blumenthal and Representative Diana DeGette want to know why auto manufacturers and the National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) are not acknowledging and correcting front row vehicle seats that can […]

Slip and fall accidents can affect people of all ages, causing injuries ranging from minor cuts and scrapes to broken bones and serious head injuries. As we age, the risk of suffering more severe injuries from a fall increases dramatically. For seniors who may already suffer from arthritis or osteoporosis, a relatively minor fall can […]

The National Traffic Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported some shocking news when it comes to child safety. Appropriate use of child safety restraints in vehicles is on the decline. The proper use of seat belts, car seats, and booster seats for children ages four to seven has fallen to 44.5 percent in 2015 from 46.3 […]

Every occupation has its unique injury risks. Some positions and fields are at a greater risk of work-related injuries than others, but none are completely devoid of injury risks. As an employee, it is in your best interest to educate yourself about the specific injury risks of your job and how you can avoid them. […]

Construction is regularly cited one of the most hazardous industries in the country. Working with heavy, dangerous equipment only adds to the risk factor. When that equipment is defective, construction accidents happen. Product designers, manufacturers, installers, or sellers can be held liable if defective equipment causes an injury. Construction workers operate heavy machinery and tools […]

Slip and fall accidents are second only to car accidents as the cause of accidental fatalities in the U.S. Slip and fall accidents lead to a staggering 15 percent of all accidental fatalities across the country. The facts are that slip and fall accidents happen just about anywhere and more importantly – most are preventable. […]

Nursing home residents are especially vulnerable to illness and injury. Physically weak, ill, or disabled seniors are more susceptible to dangerous falls. Of course, some slip and fall accidents are just that – accidents. But many slip and fall accidents in nursing homes are caused by staff negligence. The National Institute on Aging estimates that […]

The U.S. insurance industry estimates drivers get into car accidents approximately once every 18 years. That statistic may be higher for drivers in New Jersey, since the Garden State has a higher population density than most. When you or a loved one is involved in a car accident in South Jersey, it is important to […]