Articles, tagged with "fatality rate", page 3

More Dangerous Professions Could Account for Wage Differences

It has long been known and reported that construction sites are dangerous places. The presence of heavy machinery, building materials, and lack of essential protections of completed projects put those working and visiting a construction site at potential... Read >
Author: LegalView

How to Protect You & Your Family From a Motorcycle Accident for Only Pennies per Day

The "Fatality Rate per 100 Million" (miles traveled) for motorcycle riders has nearly doubled from 22.73 to 39.89 fatalities per 100 million miles traveled this was during the period of 1997 to 2004. The number of miles mentioned above may include many Io... Read >
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Black Tea and Diabetes

While many enjoy drinking tea as a beverage of choice they might not be aware of its therapeutic effects. Most of us have heard of the antioxidant benefits of green tea; however, when it comes to diabetes there may be an even better source of insulin than... Read >
Author: Julia Hanf

Why is there a High Rate of Metrolink Train Accidents?

Metrolink is a 512 mile rail transit system that was developed to meet the need of working commuters. It was developed to reduce congestion and improve mobility in the Southern California Region. It was formed by the coming together of five-county ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

US Statistics on Car Accidents

More than 34,000 fatal car accidents occurred in 2008 compared to approximately 37,000 in the previous year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). While there has been a notable decline in the rate of deaths caused by... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

Issues Involving California Speed Laws

Speeding accounts for more than 30 percent of fatal crashes every year, according to a study conducted by the Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (PEDSAFE). In its 2003 study, PEDSAFE revealed that over-speeding has a serious co... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

Ontario Motor Cycle Accident Claims

The Ottawa lawyers at Auger Hollingsworth are often concerned about the threat to motorcyclists on the road. Let's face it, when it is car vs. motorcycle, motorcycle loses. A recent Canadian poll reveals interesting information about Canadians' percept... Read >
Author: Auger Hollingsworth Law Firm

Increased Amputees in the United States Due to the Iraq War

In World War II approximately thirty percent of wounded soldiers died. The Vietnam War's fatality rate was also high with twenty-four percent of wounded soldiers dying in battle. The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan seem to have a relatively low casualty ra... Read >
Author: kentsmith

Safety in Riding a Motorbike

While motorbike accidents have the highest fatality rate in collision, experts said that riders can lessen the risks of being injured or even death if they will follow certain precautions and adopt a safe behavior in riding such as: • Wear clothing ... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

Car Accident Aftermath: Economic Costs and Legal Consequences

The US Department of Transportation said that car accident is one of the leading preventable causes of death in the country, killing at least 43,000 people every year. With the seriousness of car accident aftermath, many studies have focused in findi... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

Los Angeles Brain Injury Lawyers Assist California Motorcycle Accidents Victims

Last year over 6,686,147 motorcycles were registered within the United States and the number of registrants has been steadily increasing by at least 7% each year since 2003 according to the NHTSA. Consequently the NHTSA also reported that nation wide last... Read >
Author: Mansi Gupta

Preventing Drink Driving.

Too many people are seriously injured or killed or on our roads each year in accidents involving drink-driving. It is currently estimate that around 3,000 people are killed or seriously injured each year on our roads in collisions where one or both of the... Read >
Author: michael challiner

Occupational Health

Although women are becoming increasingly independent, and have are protected by law from being discriminated against for any job they require, it is a fact that men take on the majority of what can be considered dangerous and rigorous jobs in society. Suc... Read >
Author: Nikki

The Fatalities in Motor Vehicle Accidents

Motor vehicles cover a wide range of automobiles, such as cars, trucks and buses among others. It is defined as a machine wherein a motor, also known as an engine, is incorporated. In addition, it is also used for transportation. Motor vehicles are des... Read >
Author: Mesriani Law Group

Know about mining safety statistics

Mining is one of the most hazardous industries as it has to be performed under potentially unsafe and unhealthy conditions even with substantial technological improvements. The mine fatality rate which was at its peak during 1908 has been significantly re... Read >
Author: Brayan Peter

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