You’ve been planning a beach vacation with your kids for months. You’ve finally arrived and lounge on the sand breathing in the salty, refreshing air. Your kids point out a beach vendor down the way applying temporary tattoos and beg you for one. You shrug and hand them some cash. You’re on vacation and what’s […]
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Electric Shock Injuries: Neurological and Neuropsychological Injuries in the case of Kelly Douglass v. Hitachi and CH2M Hill
On November 23, 2013 Kelly Douglass suffered severe electrical shock injuries while cleaning electrical switch gear at the Hitachi plant in San Jose. Kelly was working for Applied Power Systems under a contract issued by CH2M Hill Engineers, which was responsible for the maintenance and operations at the Hitachi facility. CH2M Hill’s Robert Merlot reported […]
8 Danger Zones for Teen Drivers and What Parents Can Do
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 6 teenagers a day are killed in car accidents in the United States. These accidents are caused by 8 primary reasons that are all preventable. Talk to your teen before driving and explain these “danger zones” for teen drivers to help prevent them from becoming […]
New Crash Avoidance Technology Helps Keep Drivers Safe
Safety is one of the top considerations for many people when shopping for a new car. After considering luxury features and functionality, many drivers review crash test ratings to determine a car’s safety in the event of an accident. But buyers should also consider new technology that prevents accidents from occurring in the first place. […]
Government Issues New Rules on Hand-Held Device Restrictions for Commercial Drivers
A new federal regulation issued by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) places restrictions on drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). The regulations state that drivers of CMVs, such as commercial truck drivers, cannot hold a mobile device to make a call or dial by pressing more than one button. A hands-free phone is […]
