Potholes may seem like they come out of no where, but they can sure do a lot of damage to your car. These hazards often form due to freezing and thawing cycles from a harsh winter. Water can build up under the road, and then either freeze or wash out the ground underneath. This causes
It is becoming that time of year when deer are more active. One thing you always dread seeing while on the road are little eyes staring at you from the side of the road. According to State Farm Insurance, there were over 1.9 million animal collision insurance claims in the U.S. between July 1, 2019
With many people choosing to stay off of planes and cruise ships this year, road trips have become popular travel option. While some road trips are not very far at all, others may entail long stretches of driving. Your risk for an automobile accident increases the longer you are on the road. From driver distractions
Work zones have many hazards that can increase the risk of accidents. From cones, lane changes and moving equipment, it can be tricky to drive in work zone. Due to workers being present in these areas, an accident in a work zone can be very dangerous. Therefore, it is really important to know how to
Your workplace should be a place that is safe and free of hazards. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. There are many things that make a workplace be dangerous. As an employee, you may be concerned about these dangerous situations, but may be worried about or unsure of how to report them. Keep your
Every company should have Workers' Comp Insurance. Almost every state requires that a company carries this type of insurance policy. This coverage provides benefits to employees that have a work-related illness or injury. It helps cover medical bills, lost wages from time off of work, and more. Coverage and plans can vary by state. For
Winter can bring unpredictable weather than can be challenging to drive in. Snow, ice, wind and cold weather can all impact driving conditions. Depending on the weather, you may need to change the way you are driving in order to drive as safe as possible. To reduce the risk of having an accident as the
There are risks that come with working in a hospital anytime, but especially now during COVID-19, there are even more things to consider. In a hospital, there are roles including nurses, doctors, office staff, cafeteria workers, and many more. There are elements to hospital safety that are even more important now than ever to keeping
Wet roads and rain are a major cause of auto accidents. In fact, wet roads and rain cause more auto accidents than snow, sleet or fog. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration conducted a study that found 73% of weather-related accidents happen on wet pavement. Similarly, they found that 46% of weather-related accidents happen when
Parking lots can be a prime spot for auto accidents to happen. Even during this pandemic, parking lots are very busy. Many people are doing curbside take-out for restaurants or pick-up lanes for online order from stores. This increases the opportunity for busy, preoccupied drivers to cause an accident. Here are some key steps to