On the heels of National Asbestos Awareness Week, Governor Doug Ducey of Arizona signed House Bill 2603 limiting victims’ ability to recover losses. “While victims are entitled to compensation, we must prevent double recovery from occurring in the process. I want to ensure we’re doing…
A driving instructor and operations manager for the Richard Petty Driving Experience and Exotic Driving Experience at the Walt Disney World Speedway in Florida was killed Sunday while a passenger in a high-speed ride around the racetrack. According to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP), as…
Do you know the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning? A warning means a tornado is possible. It is important to act quickly by reviewing emergency plans and checking supplies. A tornado warning means that a tornado has been sighted or indicated…
After deliberating for fewer than two hours a Georgia jury found Fiat Chrysler (formerly Chrysler) responsible for the death of a four-year-old boy in a fiery 2012 Jeep auto accident. The child was killed when the Jeep driven by his aunt was hit from behind…
Not only do spring and summer mean warmer temperatures, it also mean road construction. While orange signs and barrels mean traffic and delays to many drivers, it also means road crews working. Every year, approximately 600 people are killed in roadway work zones. Although the…
“Distracted driving is any activity that could divert a person’s attention away from the primary task of driving.” ~ The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a time when people, businesses, and organizations across the country take action…
Statistics show blind spots are the cause of many automobile accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are more than 840,000 blind-spot-related accidents every year; about 300 result in fatalities. All vehicles have blind spots. Many accidents caused by blind spots occur…
We assume that child safety caps will protect our kids. After all, you must push down and twist; even adults often struggle opening these caps. If difficult for an adult, surely a child can’t open a child resistant safety cap, right? Think again. A recent…
Trucking accidents are often caused by mechanical failures, with one of the bigger culprits being compromised tires. The number of deadly accidents related to big-rig tires is on the rise. According to government figures, between 2009 and 2013, heavy trucks and buses were responsible for…
A stop at the bakery counter proved deadly for an 11-year-old boy. While the child and his family were visiting relatives in Clarksville, TN, they stopped at a local Publix Super Market. The child wanted a “Chocolate Chew” cookie from the bakery. Because there were…