Vehicle Collision Leaves Pedestrian Fatally Injured in Baltimore

After a vehicle collision occurred on Monday afternoon, a pedestrian sustained fatal injuries. The car accident took place around 4 pm at an intersection in the Brooklyn section of Baltimore, Maryland. An SUV and car collided, and one vehicle struck the man. Although he received treatment at a local hospital, he succumbed to his fatal
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Older Drivers Rely on Mental Flexibility to Respond to Road Hazards

As we age, our ability to react quickly to potentially hazardous situations begins to slow. This can have a negative impact on how older drivers react to unpredictable situations on the road, whether it involves avoiding an obstacle or reacting to being cut off by another driver. However, aging is not always a detriment. According
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Seasonal Workers Face Increased Risk of Injuries

Retailers across the country have been stocking their shelves with holiday merchandise and preparing for the onslaught of shoppers as Black Friday, the official start of the holiday shopping season, is next week. To prepare for the extended hours and the crowds of shoppers, retailers often hire seasonal employees to help handle the increase in
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‘Tis the Season for a Rise in Truck Accidents

Black Friday marks the official beginning of the holiday shopping season. From the day after Thanksgiving until Christmas Eve, shoppers are out in full force, hoping to find the perfect gift for their child, spouse, parent, or colleague. These days, more shoppers tend to purchase their holiday gifts online, which means that there are significantly
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Most Common Workplace Safety Hazards

Every employee deserves to work in an environment that is safe and free of hazards. When employers do not maintain certain safety standards, it puts their workers at risk for a wide range of serious and fatal injuries. The National Safety Council (NSC) visits worksites across the country to conduct safety audits, whereby they look
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Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Travel

In 2015 alone, close to 42 million Americans packed up their cars and hit the road to visit family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday. As the holiday weekend approaches again this year, people are starting to make their travel plans and figuring out who is bringing the stuffing and who is responsible for the
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Steps to Take If Your Workers’ Compensation Claim Was Denied

If you have been injured at work, your employer’s Workers’ Compensation plan will cover the costs associated with your injury. Before you can begin to collect your benefits, however, you must file a Workers’ Compensation claim. This can be a complex process, and it is very important that you submit your claim within the specific
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