Ever so often, new companies do so well that their established competitors quickly realize that they must “up their game” if they want to keep growing or just retain their current market share. This is certainly true regarding Malwarebytes and its new anti-viral software. In fact, the British publication “The 50 Best Businesses” says it’s “designed to …
DUI Driver Kills Passenger in Second Charge
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), DUI accident fatalities increased from 9,865 in 2011 to 10,322 in 2013. The NHTSA reported that the majority of DUI accidents with fatalities involved drivers whose blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was 0.15 percent or higher, or almost twice the legal limit. A 2006 study …
Why Health is Important for Truck Accident Prevention
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has strict regulations regarding health evaluations for commercial truck drivers. In order to retain a commercial driver’s license, all drivers must undergo regular examinations from an approved medical professional, who must sign off on the truck driver’s health and fitness to drive a commercial truck. If a driver …
Georgia Man Charged With DUI on Golf Cart
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2,597 people were killed in United States traffic accidents in December 2010. Of those, 775 deaths involved alcohol-impaired drivers. A 2006 study by the NHTSA estimated that there is one drunk driving fatality in the United States every 30 minutes. Georgia’s Driving Under the …
Recovering From Injuries Suffered at a Hotel
When you stay in a hotel, you likely expect to have a relaxing and accommodating experience. Hotels work hard to impress guests by providing amenities such as restaurants, bars, pools, hot tubs, and fitness centers. Most of the time, hotels are successful in taking good care of their guests. However, accidents, unfortunately, do happen in …
How Sick Restaurant Employees Can Cause Illness
When people visit a restaurant or other food service establishment for a meal, they rightfully expect that the food they are served will be safe and contaminant free. Unfortunately, this is not always the case, and every year thousands of people become ill or injured due to contaminated food. There are many ways food can …
Atlanta Resident Sentenced to 16 Years for Killing Officer in DUI
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 2,597 people were killed in United States traffic accidents in December 2010. Of those, 775 deaths involved alcohol-impaired drivers. A 2006 study by the NHTSA estimated that there is one drunk driving fatality in the United States every 30 minutes. Georgia’s Driving Under the …
How Brain Injuries are Misunderstood
Brain injuries are complicated and can affect each person who suffers one differently. In fact, no two brain injuries are exactly alike in symptoms and effect of quality of life. For these reasons, brain injuries are often misunderstood and difficult to live with. However, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.7 million people …
Paula Abdul Sued for Slip and Fall
According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 15 percent of all job-related injuries are caused by slip-and-fall accidents. Additionally, there are over 19,500 deaths each year in the United States from unintentional falls. The CDC also reports that over 60 percent of all elevated falls causing injuries are from heights under …
Truck Driver Duties
In certain situations, people have duties of care toward one another even if they are complete strangers in order to prevent injury. Some examples of duties of care include business owners keeping their premises reasonably safe for customers and doctors providing proper medical care to patients. Another duty of care exists for all drivers to …
Common Hazmat Truck Cargo
Semi-trucks and other large commercial vehicles are responsible for hauling millions of tons of goods and materials from coast to coast each year. A certain percentage of these trucks are responsible for hauling hazardous materials, or HAZMATS. Because of the risk that these vehicles and their cargo pose to the public, they are highly regulated …
Recovery After a Train Accident
Trains are a comparatively safe form of transportation in the United States. According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), approximately 3,000 train accidents occur per year in the United States, as opposed to the millions of car accidents. However, because of weight and size of a train, train accidents have a high rate of fatality, …
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