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Heavy morning fog and icy road conditions sent a mail delivery tractor-trailer skidding out of control, resulting in a crash with a tour bus, putting over two dozen people in the hospital, the Richmond Times-Dispatch reported. The incident occurred at about 4:37 a.m. the morning of Nov. 17 in the… Read more
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A New Jersey Firemen’s Convention event was brought to an abrupt halt Sept. 14 in Wildwood. According to Fox News, three levels of decking attached to a multifamily condominium collapsed on top of one another. At least 22 were injured, including a minimum of three children. Twenty-one of them were… Read more
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The Dangers of Falling OverboardFalling from a boat can turn into a life-threatening emergency within seconds. A passenger or crew member may be injured during the fall, become separated from the vessel, or struggle to stay afloat while waiting to be rescued.Man overboard incidents happen more… Read more
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When a Rental Boat Trip Ends in an AccidentRenting or chartering a boat can give people access to the water without owning a vessel themselves. Rental fleets may include pontoons, fishing boats, speedboats, personal watercraft, and other recreational vessels.But rental boats can also place… Read more
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The Risks of Boarding and Leaving a VesselGetting on or off a boat may seem routine, but the transition between land and vessel can be one of the more dangerous parts of a trip.Unlike stepping into a parked car, a boat may move with waves, wakes, tides, wind, or passing vessel traffic. The height… Read more
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If you or a loved one frequently works on scaffolds, you know that the risk of injury is always present. Falling from a scaffold or being hit by an object can cause debilitating, life-changing, and fatal injuries. In addition, victims and their families often face a long road to recovery, including… Read more
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A bag of frozen blueberries may seem like one of the safest items in your grocery cart. But a recent recall involving frozen blueberries sold at Publix serves as another reminder that food contamination can happen at any point in the supply chain—and when it does, consumers can suffer serious… Read more
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As of late, there has been an uptick in drivers reporting injuries resulting from their vehicle safety features rather than actual accidents on the road. While the idea that the features created to help save your life in the event of an accident may be the reason you or a loved one may instead lose… Read more
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Hard work is a part of American life, but not all workplaces are created equal when it comes to safety. While some jobs are relatively low-risk, others expose workers to significant hazards daily, making work injuries always just around the corner. Despite federal regulations and… Read more
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Wage theft is an all-too-common problem affecting millions of workers across the United States. Every year, employees lose billions of dollars in unpaid wages due to unscrupulous employers who violate labor laws. This theft can take many forms, including unpaid overtime, forcing off-the-clock… Read more
