OSHA Issues 11 Safety Violations to Ill. Auto Parts Manufacturer
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4 Car Accident Myths Debunked
If you drive, the chances are that you’ve been in an auto collision, someone you know has been in a car accident or you’ve witnessed a wreck on the road. Given how prevalent auto accidents are, it’s common for people to share their stories and, possibly, spread some misconceptions about what occurs following car accidents
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Serious Violations Lead FMCSA to Close Two Trucking Companies
Two trucking companies were shut down by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) earlier this month due to their “numerous widespread violations of critical safety regulations,” according to the FMCSA announcement regarding these closures. The companies that were the targets of these regulatory actions were: Illinois-based Rhino Displays – In the federal shutdown order
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How to Avoid a Summer Auto Accident: 4 Driving Safety Tips
As we’ve noted in a previous blog, summertime is the season during which the most traffic accidents tend to occur. So, if you will be on the roads this summer, here are some essential driving safety tips to keep in mind. Applying these tips when you drive can help you minimize your risk of a
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New NHTSA Rule Requires Anti-Rollover Systems on Large Buses Trucks
Large buses and heavy trucks operating in the U.S. will soon be required to contain electronic stability control (ESC) systems to reduce the risk of rollover collisions and foster safer roadway traveling, officials at the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have recently announced.
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Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed against Suge Knight, Universal Studios
Producer Marion “Suge” Knight and Universal Studios have been named as defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit filed in an L.A. court two days ago. According to the complaint, the case stems from a fatal car accident that occurred at the end of January 2015, and rappers Dr. Dre and Ice Cube have also been
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NHTSA Issues Takata a Consent Order over Defective Airbags, Expands Recall to 34M Vehicles
The recall for defective Takata airbags has recently been expanded to an additional 17 million vehicles in the U.S., bringing the total number of affected vehicles to 34 million. This expansion stemmed from a recent Consent Order the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued to Takata. As part of this order, Takata has: Officially
Buckle Up – Click It or Ticket Is In Effect, MoDOT Warns Motorists
Through the end of May, Missouri law enforcement officials will be enforcing the national Click It or Ticket campaign, citing motorists who fail to wear their seatbelts. As the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) press release for this campaign has noted, “even with all the advancements in automobile safety and education on the importance of
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Work-Related Fatalities Kill 150 Americans Daily, AFL-CIO Report Finds
A report recently issued by the AFL-CIO has found that, every day, about 150 people in the U.S. die as a result of work-related accidents or occupational illnesses. This report, entitled Death on the Job: The Toll of Neglect, notes that, until the U.S. “renews the commitment to protect workers from injury, disease and death,”
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When Do I Have the Greatest Risk of Being in a Traffic Accident?
Car accidents kill more than 40,000 people each year in the U.S., and they are the leading cause of death among people who are 1 to 34 years old. While this may be frightening, knowing just when the risks of car accidents are the greatest can help you better plan your travels to minimize your
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