Tuesday, November 27, 2012

FMCSA Proposes Regulations to Crack Down on Repeat Safety Violations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced a set of proposed new rules that would give the agency more authority to penalize commercial truck and bus companies that showed a pattern of safety violations.

Consequences of a Washington Pedestrian Accident

Walking is fun for many people, provides an environmentally-friendly way to get around, and offers good exercise. Seattle and other Washington cities often have resources for pedestrians, like sidewalks, crosswalks, and crossing signals. Pedestrians may also walk on the shoulder of roads without sidewalks.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Tips to Stay Safe on New York Roads this Thanksgiving

Every year at Thanksgiving, Americans take to the roadway to celebrate with friends and family. According to the annual Thanksgiving travel forecast released by AAA, 43.6 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles over the holiday. This is a slight increase from the number of Thanksgiving travelers in 2011.

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Air Bag Safety Helps Protect Washington Motor Vehicle Operators

Most new vehicles and many used vehicles are equipped with one or more air bags. Air bags are designed to inflate rapidly in certain types of accidents, providing a safety cushion for those inside the vehicle to protect them from harm.

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Tucson Construction Noise Injuries in the Community

Tucson construction noise injuries are not only reserved for those people working on the construction site, but apparently residents in the surrounding neighborhoods are complaining as well and the problem may be larger than expected.