E-scooters are becoming increasingly popular across the United States and riders need to be aware of the dangers involved. These motorized vehicles are a top transportation choice among commuters in Las Vegas and many other urban areas because of their maneuverability, ease of use, and lack of regulation. As many injured victims are finding out, …
CUMULATIVE TRAUMA ON THE TRACKS
Cumulative trauma injuries accumulate over time and often result in severe injuries for railroad workers. Railroad workers operate in hostile environments where life-changing accidents are common, but cumulative stress injuries caused by repetitive motion, exposure to toxins, vibrations, loud noises, or sustained positions can be just as debilitating. Cumulative Trauma Explained Cumulative trauma refers to a …
KIDS WITH GUNS: WHO IS LIABLE?
Gun owners may be liable for the injuries and deaths that are caused when kids accidentally shoot someone. Of the 265 kid-with-gun shootings reported in 2015, 83 resulted in a death. Forty-one young shooters killed themselves. Forty-two times someone else died from the accidental shooting. More than half (148) of the shootings occurred in the …
INSTALLATION OF POSITIVE TRAIN CONTROL TECHNOLOGY
Railroads are required to install positive train control technology but a report by the FRA shows that while some railroads have made significant progress, many freight and commuter railroads are not on the fast track to safety and have yet to install a single radio tower or equip a single locomotive with PTC technology despite …
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