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August Is National Traffic Awareness Month
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on August 10, 2022
The summer is still in full swing, which means that the roads are packed with travelers who are fitting in that last road trip before Labor Day. Later in the month, students will be returning to school, and parents will be carpooling their children to sports, music lessons, and other after-school activities. All of this… Read More
Do Driver-Assistance Systems Cause Car Accidents?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on August 5, 2022
Driver-assistance systems are supposed to keep occupants safe and make car accidents less likely to happen. However, a recent study of driver-assistance systems suggests they might not be doing so. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a report that reviewed crash data from June 2021 to June of 2022. This report specifically looked… Read More
Can Being Sick Affect Your Driving Skills?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on July 31, 2022
Driving is a part of your everyday life. It gets you to most places you need to go. Whether you are going to work, shopping, out on the town, or on a vacation, you are likely behind the wheel of your car. Unfortunately, you are not always going to feel your best when you hit… Read More
How Can I Avoid a Car Accident This Summer?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on July 29, 2022
Summer is a great time to wear shorts and flip-flops, head to the beach or pool, take vacations, and prep your car for warm-weather driving. Even though summer is filled with fun outdoor activities, there are some hazards. Here are some helpful tips for avoiding a car accident this summer. Car Maintenance If you have… Read More
What Is a Workplace Degloving Injury?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Workers' Compensation on July 21, 2022
A degloving injury occurs whenever skin is forcibly removed from any body part. Many workplace degloving injuries affect fingers, hands, legs, and arms, but they can occur to any part of your body. Degloving injuries are often long-lasting and might cause a partial or full disablement of a body part. Degloving injuries cause soft tissue… Read More
What Are Leading Causes of Distracted Driving Accidents?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on June 23, 2022
Distracted driving occurs whenever you take your eyes and focus off the road while driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 287,000 car accidents were caused by distracted drivers in 2019. Injuries from distracted driving totaled 15 percent of all injury accidents that year. If you take your eyes off… Read More
What Is National Safety Month?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Workers' Compensation on June 17, 2022
National Safety Month takes place every June and is sponsored by the National Safety Council (NSC). This observance aims to make workplaces, homes, communities, and roads safer by reducing the leading causes of injuries and fatalities. Each week focuses on different topics, and the public is strongly encouraged to participate. The first week of National… Read More
OSHA Launches New Program Focusing on Heat-Related Work Injuries
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Workers' Compensation on June 9, 2022
With the heat of summer quickly approaching, many employers need to be concerned about how hot their workplaces will become. Every year, many employees suffer from heat-related workplace injuries. Some employment locations are prone to becoming extremely hot, especially when the work is done either outside or in manufacturing facilities that are difficult to cool…. Read More
How Can I Avoid a Memorial Day Weekend Accident?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on May 22, 2022
The Memorial Day holiday weekend is one of the most popular holidays. Not only do we use the holiday to remember the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States armed forces, but it is often considered the unofficial beginning of summer. At that time, most colleges are done for the summer… Read More
What Soft Tissue Injuries Are Common in Car Accidents?
On behalf of Law Office Of Deborah M. Truscello posted in Car Accident on May 18, 2022
The chance of getting into a car accident is always possible, particularly with the number of cars on the road at any given time. With any car accident, there is always the risk of an injury. Soft tissue injuries are the most common type of injury you can suffer in a car accident. The body’s… Read More