Long commutes for drivers and congested urban streets can lead to instances of aggressive driving. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) defines “aggressive driving” as the operation of a motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property. Some examples of aggressive driving are speeding, rapid lane changing,...
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New Union Rules Take Effect Next Month
Beginning next month, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) new rules on union elections take effect after the NLRB’s ruling last December. This is good news for unions and union workers, as it should result in faster union elections and more unionized workforces overall. The new rule does not allow the employer to litigate certain...
Read MoreBicycle and Automobile Collisions
Even the most careful bicyclist is prone to injuries on the road. While wearing a safety helmet minimizes the risk of head injury, cyclists can also suffer broken bones, burns, and spinal cord injuries in vehicle collisions. Unfortunately, a bicycle offers no protection from the impact...
Read MoreStudy Sheds Light on Construction Site Fires
A study by the U.S. Fire Administration found that there are approximately 4,800 construction site fires every year in the United States. Each fire causes about $35 million in property loss, according to the study. In addition, arson and open flame cause the majority of...
Read MoreThe Daily Danger of Distracted Driving
Did you know that distracted driving causes up to 8,000 car accidents every day in America? That statistic from the American Automobile Association (AAA) proves that distracted driving is a major problem on the nation’s roads. This problem extends to teenage drivers who learn...
Read MoreCar Crashes Leading Cause of Death for Children 14 and Younger
If you need any more reasons to make sure your children are restrained properly in an automobile, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has an alarming statistic. Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death for children ages 3 to 14, according to USDOT. The 3...
Read MoreTransportation Secretary Does Not Support Cell Phone While Driving Ban
You have likely heard about the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) proposed ban on cell phone use while driving. However, an outspoken critic of the ban might surprise you. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood spoke out against the ban, citing the distinction between hands-free and handheld calls behind the wheel. According to LaHood, hands-free phone calls...
Read MoreOver 35,000 Deaths in 2010 Concerns NTSB
A recent press release by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) revealed an estimated 34,925 transportation fatalities in the United States in 2010. The data takes into account deaths in traffic accidents, railroad accidents, bus crashes, and pipeline accidents. According to the NTSB data, the fatality number is too high even though it is down...
Read MoreBattery Packs Recalled for Explosion Hazard
Did you get a brand new battery-powered power tool for Christmas? If you did, pay attention to a recent product recall by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The federal agency announced a voluntary recall...
Cell Phone Companies React to Proposed Cell Phone While Driving Ban
We recently told you about the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) proposed ban on cell phone use while driving. While there are mixed reactions, the cell phone industry’s trade association recently spoke out in favor of the ban, sort of. Washington, D.C.-based CTIA said that it supports a ban on manual cell phone texting while...
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