7 safety risks on a construction site
When are deadly DUI accidents most likely?
You know there are a lot of drunk driving accidents that result in fatalities every day. Maybe you have seen the statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which indicate that there are roughly 22 deadly DUI accidents daily.
Driving with a smartwatch. What are the risks?
There is no law that dictates that you cannot wear and use a smartwatch, like the Apple Watch, while driving. But does that mean it is safe?
Takata airbag recall: How to check if your car is affected
The Takata airbag problem is far from over. The recently announced recall of 270,000 Mazda vehicles shows that this dangerous situation is still a significant problem for the car industry. Not to mention your safety when you get behind the wheel.
Potential signs of internal bleeding
You go in for surgery and though the doctor says that it went well, you worry that something is wrong. You feel a bit "off" as you start your recovery.
Should you file a legal malpractice claim?
Legal malpractice is just as frustrating as it is damaging. You put your trust in a lawyer and rely on them to help you resolve a pressing issue. When they fail to handle the problem correctly, the result can be devastating. Now the situation grows even worse. Is suing your lawyer the right route?
Bicyclists should choose their helmets carefully
Bicycle helmets are not without controversy. Statistically, helmet use is not the key to reducing bicycling injuries. True safety is far more dependent on things like car speed limits, bike lanes and other bicycle infrastructure. Bicyclists are safest when there are lots of them and motorists consistently factor them into safe driving practices. But if we accept that an accident is going to happen, the rider is much better off wearing a helmet than not wearing one.
Weekends show serious increase in car accident risk
If you want to avoid being involved in a serious car accident, your best course of action may simply be staying off of the roads on the weekends. Judging by the total amount of fatal car accidents per day, the weekends have the highest level of risk by a fair margin.
