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Construction Accidents on Tennessee Bridge Continue to Accumulate
Bridge construction is obviously a necessary pursuit for many reasons, as unsafe structures like these only lead to terrible tragedies. However, this is also a type of work that’s inherently dangerous on its own, and some bridge jobs ten to create more problems than others. Tragically, a bridge in Tennessee that’s been under construction for [...]
Continue reading...Pittsburgh Construction Fatalities Mounting as Another Worker Dies
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
The construction industry is known for being dangerous at its core, but there are statistics and then there are individual tragedies when workers are killed. Based on yet another fatality that occurred in Pittsburgh yesterday, it appears that the individual losses are mounting in terms of the collective problem that is construction worker danger in [...]
Continue reading...A Hidden Danger - Vehicles in Blind Spots
Thursday, August 13, 2009
When we were taught to drive in driver’s education classes, one of the subjects on which a lot of time was typically spent was the concept of blind spots. Every car can have blind spots, and they are located just off the rear bumper on each side of the car. If the side mirrors are [...]
Continue reading...Nebraska Woman Killed in ATV Accident
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
When an accident occurs around midnight on an ATV, it tends to bring out the worst in assumptions when people hear about it, especially when the results are tragic in nature. Unfortunately, suspicions have arisen in response to a terrible ATV accident in Nebraska that killed a 21-year-old woman. Three other people, all of whom [...]
Continue reading...SUV-Dump Truck Head-On Crash Kills Four People
Thursday, August 6, 2009
SUV’s are large vehicles compared to most other cars on the road, and one of their advantages when accidents occur is the inherent advantage of a higher and larger body. As a result, SUV’s tend to survive crashes at a better rate than sedans, provided they don’t roll over. However, a tragic reminder was served [...]
Continue reading...Train Accidents Decline, but Defective Tracks Remain Top Cause
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
The Federal Railroad Administration conducts constant studies regarding the number of train accidents and the causes of them in the United States. The FRA has recently released some telling numbers regarding train accidents during the first five months of 2009, and while the overall number of incidents is down from 2008, but the top cause [...]
Continue reading...Several Injured in Emergency Landing in Miami
Monday, August 3, 2009
Nearly everyone who has traveled by plane has experienced some sort of turbulence while in the air. Pressure systems, wind and storms can all be causes of this phenomenon, and many airline passengers struggle with the stress that comes with the feeling of being jostled while tens of thousands of feet in the air. As [...]
Continue reading...Minnesota Motorcycle Accidents Continue to Rise in Number
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Motorcycles are becoming an increasingly common choice for drivers looking for transportation that’s affordable relative to larger vehicles and economic in terms of fuel consumption. They’re also exhilarating to drive, and those who own them tend to be extremely loyal and committed to their transportation choice. Unfortunately, driving and riding on a motorcycle is also [...]
Continue reading...Be Wary of the Tub? Study Provides Stunning Statistics
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Slip and fall accidents occur in enormous numbers every year, and while many people think that a typical slip and fall case involves the proverbial banana peel on the floor, the fact is that slip and fall situations are extremely dangerous and can lead to serious injuries and deaths. While such occurrences can take place [...]
Continue reading...Another Des Moines Bus-Pedestrian Accident Prompts Changes
Monday, July 27, 2009
We posted a couple of weeks ago about a bus in Des Moines that hit a pedestrian, and once again a bus-pedestrian accident has occurred, this time prompting changes in the driving approach by drivers. The accident that occurred this morning did not lead to any serious injuries, but officials consider that to be a [...]
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Monday, August 24, 2009
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