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Semis, tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers - whatever you want to call them, the drivers and their loads travel the highways 24/7. When sharing the road with one of these big rigs, accidents inevitably happen - ones you may not be able to avoid.However, you can control your...

Tougher restrictions on distracted driving in Illinois went into effect on Jul 1, 2019, putting new penalties put in place.Distracted driving is an ongoing problem the state is trying to fix. Will the new rules help?About distracted drivingAccording to the National...

If you are a recreational bike rider, you probably give little thought to the possibility of an accident, and you may not wear a helmet.On the other hand, if you are an avid cyclist, you are very much aware that horrendous accidents can happen. You know about injuries...

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As a steelworker, your job is dangerous and puts you at serious risk for work injuries. Whether you work at construction sites or a metal fabrication plant, you encounter hazardous conditions on a daily basis. Fabricating, erecting, assembling and installing steel...

Summertime means an increase in certain workplace safety concerns. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, you may be at a higher risk of heat-related illnesses and injuries if you work outdoors or in the following positions:Construction...

Summer is the season for road trips and more driving in general due to not having to worry about ice and snow. It is a time of adventure and fun, but unfortunately, it is also a time of more motor vehicle accidents. School is out, so there are more teens and tourists...

Perhaps you and your family were on a road trip when your vehicle suddenly rolled over as you were rounding a curve on a badly maintained stretch of pavement.A rollover is one of the most frightening accidents imaginable. Did your SUV “trip” because of a pothole?About...

The truck driving profession can be a difficult and lonely one, and unfortunately, many truck driving professionals seek to combat the loneliness and deal with the difficulties of the job by abusing drugs or alcohol. While anyone who uses drugs or alcohol prior to...

Our lives are busy, and we are often short on time to get things done. Some drivers work speeding into their packed schedules, and excessive speed is an increasing problem in the U.S.When on the road with a speeding driver, do whatever you can to get out of the way to...