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The number of pedestrian fatalities jumped by almost three percent in 2019 and another 4.8 percent in 2020, to a total last year of 6,412. The increase surprised even the experts and is among reasons why The National Road Safety Foundation established a National Pedestrian Safety Month (NPSM). The foundation’s website offers a number of…

For those who ride bikes, safety is always a pressing concern. Cyclists share the road with other types of vehicles, and they are especially vulnerable in an accident. Even with a helmet and other types of protective gear, even a low-speed impact can result in serious injuries for the individual on the bike. It is…

The new head of the United States National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says that to reduce road fatalities, the entire system must change. “The current approach, which favors automobiles and punishes only drivers for crashes, is clearly not working,” NTSB chief, Jennifer Homendy, said in a recent speech at the Governor’s Highway Safety Association conference…

Federal officials today banned the sale of thousands of electronic cigarettes but delayed making a decision on whether to allow the popular brand Juul to remain on the market. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a statement that applications for nearly 950,000 mostly flavored e-cigarettes were denied, primarily due to their attractiveness to…

When most people think of car accidents, they typically think of collisions between one or more vehicles on a road or highway. As mentioned by the injury lawyers in Chicago, there are some factors that can sometimes make low-speed car accidents in parking lots and parking garages even more deadly than crashes on the road….

As the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day, we have an opportunity once again to honor workers who have faced a difficult and challenging time since the Pandemic began. Thanks to the wonders of technology, many workers were given the option to shelter in place and work from home until a vaccine was developed. Those…

Some 24 million Americans who use certain models of Philips breathing machines are searching for new equipment in the wake of a company recall due to the products’ potential cancer risks. The recall, which also includes ventilators made before April 26, includes a dozen types of the CPAP and BiLevel PAP devices that help people…

After a car accident, you could find yourself overwhelmed by damage to your personal property, insurance matters and more. The aftermath of a crash can leave you struggling to pick up the pieces, and you may not be completely aware of how the physical injuries you endured will affect you long-term. There are times when…