Owning a small car comes with many benefits, including better gas mileage and easier parking. However, some smaller vehicles can make you more susceptible to injuries in an accident. But that is not the case for every small car. If you want to drive a small car...
Year: 2019
Trump administration may roll back trucking regulations
Missouri drivers may be even more concerned about risks on the roadway after reports that the Trump administration is planning to roll back safety regulations in the trucking industry. Truck drivers' hours on the job are limited by hours of service regulations. The...
July Fourth exceeds other holidays in DUI fatality numbers
Fourth of July celebrations often lead to cases of drunk driving throughout Missouri. In fact, Independence Day is the worst U.S. holiday for fatal drunk driving crashes, according to data from NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reporting System. FARS reported 1,192 DUI deaths...
What employers can do to meet OSHA standards
Workers are entitled to a safe workplace that is free from known hazards. To that end, OSHA is making it a point to ensure that those who work on or near electrical components do not get hurt or killed at work. Between October 2012 and September 2018, six electrical...
Car crash numbers decline with use of ADAS
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, or ADAS, are devices that help assist with driving by warning drivers against hazards and, in some cases, intervening when drivers do not react in time. Missouri residents should know that ADAS can help reduce the number of car...
Creating a safety plan for the teen driver in your family
Few milestones in adolescence are more thrilling than becoming a licensed driver. If you are a parent, though, you may worry about the safety of the young drivers in your family. That makes sense, as automobile crashes are the leading cause of death for teenagers in...
Summer heat poses a danger to workers
Workers in Missouri may face a particular threat to health and safety in the summer months. The summer of 2018 marked the fourth hottest on record, and many people fear that the increased temperatures are here to stay. Both indoor and outdoor workers can be affected...
100 deadliest days for teen drivers are in summer, says AAA
Teen drivers in Missouri and across the U.S. run a higher risk of getting in a car crash than adult drivers. That risk goes up especially in the summer season when teens are more frequently out on the road. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety has said that the 100...
Gig economy, other factors lead to rise in construction deaths
According to the investment management firm Conning, nearly half of 2017's workplace fatalities occurred in two industries: construction and transportation. Construction workers in Missouri should note that this trend is being caused by a number of factors, including...
Are truck drivers eligible for workers’ compensation?
One reason truck drivers pursue their particular career path is its independence. Out on the open road, you can enjoy the solitude the journey provides. If you have an accident while behind the wheel, this self-reliance may lead you to believe you are on your own...