Some fourth-graders in Massachusetts have come up with an innovative way to try and curb pedestrian accidents near their school. They want other schools in their district and other parts of the country to adopt and implement their idea as well.A 10-year-old Medford...
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A variety of circumstances can lead to truck accidents
Long-haul truck drivers have a difficult job. They spend hours on the road away from their families. As with all drivers, they can become distracted behind the wheel, which can lead to an accident.These are some of the top causes of truck accidents. Unfamiliar...
Man awarded $37 million; construction accident left him paralyzed
A construction worker who was paralyzed on the job eight years ago will receive a $37 million settlement from Caltrans.A Humboldt County Superior Court jury awarded him $57 million two years ago and Caltrans appealed. The lower amount was agreed to between the two...
Falling workers and objects at construction sites are preventable
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) data shows that there were 7,402 falling protections violations in 2015. There were 50,000 falling objects incidents reported that same year. While construction workers sometimes fell in these reported incidents,...
Proposed changes to trucker drive times could endanger public
Drowsy drivers pose a potential threat to you and everyone else they encounter across California, and when the people driving while drowsy or fatigued are also driving large commercial trucks, they present even more of a public safety hazard. Unfortunately, the U.S....
Woman killed in California motorcycle accident
One of the truisms in life is that one event leads to another. Unfortunately, that holds true of motor vehicle accidents as well, including motorcycle accidents. A recent example involved a California woman, 51, who died when the motorcycle on which she was a...
Understanding how lights increase your bike’s visibility
It's no secret that one way to increase the visibility of your motorcycle, especially during low-light hours or during the night, is to make extensive use of your lighting options. However, it is important to dig into that a bit to see how and why certain lights work...
Texting changes how you walk
When you are walking downtown and you get a text message, do you check it without stopping? Do you respond to that message on the go?A lot of people do. We live in a fast-paced society. We don't like to stop. People expect responses from us right away. We feel an...
Be thorough when taking accident photos
When you are in a car accident, this is a lot that you must deal with. Between tending to injuries, repairing your car and settling up with insurance, your hands will likely be full for the duration. California is an at-fault state with auto accidents. If the other...
Why trucks jackknife on the road
When a semi jackknifes, it's one of the most dangerous accidents for cars around that semi. The truck is completely out of control during this type of crash. As the trailer spins around the wrong direction, folding toward the cab -- which is what gives the accident...
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