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Blind Spot Motor Vehicle Accidents (Part 2)
Adjusting a vehicle’s mirrors before driving and driving defensively are two ways to reduce your risk of getting into blind spot motor vehicle accidents. Picking up from Blind Spot Motor Vehicle Accidents (Part 1), the following provides some more information regarding traffic accidents that occur when drivers don’t check their blind spots before changing
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2015 Ends with 11% Increase in Traffic Death Rate in Missouri
2015 Ends with 11% Increase in Traffic Death Rate in Missouri After a few years of steadily declining traffic fatalities in Missouri, last year, there was a dramatic jump in the death rate, as officials report that 853 people were killed in fatal crashes in Missouri in 2015. This reportedly marks an 11.4 percent
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12 Holiday Safety Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas
12 Holiday Safety Tips for the 12 Days of Christmas The holiday season is upon us. For many people, this means planning for holiday celebrations, buying gifts and decorating for the season. When it comes to holiday decorations at home, however, being aware of some of the risks that can arise can help you
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Are Self-Driving Vehicles Really Safer?
A St Louis personal injury lawyer discusses whether self-driving cars may be safer than conventional vehicles. As Google and others continue to develop self-driving vehicles, the safety of these vehicles has been a growing concern among some parties, with the central issue being whether self-driving vehicles will, in fact, be safer than standard vehicles
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Buckle Up No Matter Where You Sit in a Vehicle, IDOT Urges
Buckle Up No Matter Where You Sit in a Vehicle, IDOT Urges Although more than 95 percent of drivers in Illinois are reportedly buckling up, seatbelt usage among back seat passengers is still “lagging behind,” according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). In fact, a recent IDOT study indicates that only about 85
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In 2014, American Workers Sustained 3 Million Nonfatal Injuries, According to BLS Report
Last year, U.S. workers in the private sector sustained about 3 million nonfatal injuries, marking a slight drop in the injury rates when compared to the numbers from 2013.
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Increasing Pedestrian Deaths in St. Louis Spark New Push for Red Light Cameras
Eighteen pedestrians have been hit and killed in St. Louis so far in 2015, representing more than then the number of pedestrian fatalities that occurred in St. Louis in 2013 and 2014 combined. As safety officials scramble to try to reverse this trend and protect all travelers on St. Louis roads, some are now calling
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Illinois Workers’ Compensation Claims Benefits: FAQs for Injured Workers
Following a work accident or an occupational illness, Illinois workers can file for workers compensation benefits to obtain financial support as they recover. Given that the application process can be complicated, below we have answered some of the most commonly asked questions about Illinois workers compensation claims to help injured workers. Answers about IL Workers
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