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There are certain objects in the house that people rely on but hope they never have to use. First aid kits, fire extinguishers, security alarms, smoke detectors and more could all help prevent a variety of accidents. While these products are safety staples everyone should own, many overlook the benefits or the need to test such objects. The last thing anyone wants is for a major safety precaution device to fail on them in the...

Getting into an accident of any kind can happen in seconds. But the repercussions from accidents can follow victims long after the accident has occurred. Injuries resulting from events like whiplash, bone fractures, twists, sprains and more can make it difficult to carry out common tasks. While the first call after an incident resulting in serious injuries, such as a motor vehicle accident , is often 911, an often overlooked step is speaking to a physical...

Today, getting to a destination quickly is something many people try to do, as more and more people are becoming rushed with their daily lives. Unfortunately, many apps on cell phones do not account for real time traffic, which can cause people to become both frustrated and more rushed, leading to a possible accident. It is important to have an app that accounts for this real-time traffic, and gives you different options for both the...

Few things are exciting as getting a new car. Be it used or new, you pick one out that works for you and you’re on your way. But one of the most necessary steps in getting a new car is buying the insurance. There are many insurance companies with a wide variety of coverage options based on your financial situation. It can be tempting to go for the most affordable option, but in many cases,...

With laws popping up all over the country requiring the use of hands-free devices when talking on a cell phone, one wonders if it really is safer. There are studies to support both sides of the debate with evidence to both cases. How Safe Are You? Using hands-free devices does free up your hands while driving, but they aren’t exactly hands-free at all times. Fussing with earbuds and microphones can distract drivers as much as...

When you rent a car, your mind is probably on your vacation or business trip—not on what you’ll do if you have an accident. Fortunately, handling an accident in a rental car is similar in several ways to handling an accident in your own vehicle. Here’s what you need to know to streamline the process and avoid complications. Follow the same steps at the accident scene as you would in any vehicle. Check to see...

The future may be closer than you think if self-driving car manufacturers have their way. These vehicles are making significant headway and may be just what is needed to reduce accidents on the roadway. Reduces Accidents By 90 Percent At last count, only 17 self-driving vehicles on the road were involved in accidents—a record that is only faulted by human error. In almost every instance of an accident with a self-driving car, some form of...

Summer is heating up, and so are the outdoor dangers. Accidents can happen in the blink of an eye and without the proper precautions taken, your summer will start to fizzle before you know it. Heed this advice on how to stay safe with these common summer dangers. Swimming Pools Drowning is one of the leading causes of death by children during the summer. Each year more than 3000 people die as a result of...

Weather can be a major factor in any accident. Rain, sleet, snow, and fog can impair a person’s ability to perform, whether it be driving a car or working on a job site. If you have been involved in an accident where weather was at play, you don’t need to disregard your claims as the other party may have responsibility for your injuries. It is their duty to make sure the area is safe, so...

A woman who was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) and who contracted MRSA due to an improper catheterization related to the arrest recently received a $140,000 settlement from the city, with the help of attorney Richard A. Stoloff. The woman was pulled over by police in 2012 for erratic driving. When she could not provide a breath or urine sample, police transported her to Shore Medical Center to obtain blood and...