Whiplash is one of the most common injuries that result from a motor vehicle accident. Unfortunately, soft tissue injuries such as whiplash do not always show clear symptoms right away. Symptoms may not appear for a couple of days after the accident. Recognize the...
Picture a familiar scene. It is Saturday, the hospital just released you after a car crash, and you are in excruciating pain with a useless vehicle. Yet, your job wants you to show up on Monday. You probably have no idea how you will get through this situation....
Working on a construction site means expecting the unexpected. The environment is dynamic and requires attention at all times. Heavy equipment and construction tasks put everyone at risk of accidents. Understand the hazards to protect yourself from injury....
Sometimes, it is better to leave the car at home in the winter. After all, driving on snow and ice can be dangerous. When this happens, you will probably find yourself walking to your destinations. If you plan on walking this winter, you should follow these safety...
Summer is the most common time of year for alcohol-related vehicle wrecks. That said, many fall celebrations see inebriated individuals getting behind the wheel. Recognizing what get-togethers pose a risk remains essential to reducing tragedies. Fall events where...
As the days get shorter, both drivers and pedestrians are at greater risk of involvement in a traffic accident because of poor lighting conditions. Understanding the reasons behind these threats on the road can help you travel more safely and avoid an auto collision....
High temperatures are not only uncomfortable, but they can also lead to illness and death. Working in extreme heat puts people at risk for heat-related illnesses as they endure the heat for extended periods. When work in the heat involves exertion, the risk increases....
Now that the weather is becoming consistently warm, the urge to get your motorcycle out may be undeniable. Whether you ride to work, for pleasure or both, summer is an exciting season for spending time on the open road on your bike. Before you hurry to get on your...
Pedestrians are most likely to sustain injuries in motor vehicle incidents during the late afternoon or evening hours than at any other time of day. The six-hour time span of 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. accounted for 33,000 pedestrian injuries in 2019, nearly 45% of all such...
Construction workers know just how cold it can get in New York in winter. This time of year, not only are they focusing on safety while completing a project, but they also face the added challenge from winter conditions such as strong winds, icy surfaces and bitter...