In an effort to make roads in New Jersey and throughout the country safer, the NHTSA is partnering with other stakeholders in an effort to end drugged driving. Among the parties invited to attend a March 15 summit include state and local elected officials and data and policy experts. Others include toxicologists and those who have criminal justice or law enforcement backgrounds. They will work with the agency on developing ways to keep the roads safer.
NHTSA wants to make ending drugged driving a priority
NTSB recommends severe changes to curtail speeding
Traffic deaths in New Jersey and across the country have been on the rise in recent years. Experts disagree on the cause. While some believe that the increase of total drivers on the road has naturally led to a higher rate of collisions, others point to smartphones in the hands of distracted motorists or pedestrians. However, a study by the National Transportation Safety Board puts the blame on speeding.
When people must report car accidents
Many car accidents happen in New Jersey each year. It is important for people who are involved in one to understand when they must report it and to whom. Those who fail to report some types of crashes may face severe penalties.
How to avoid the dangers of snow removal work
Winter in New Jersey brings with it the task of shoveling or removing snow, which for some people is part of their job. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration reminds employers and workers about the potential dangers of snow removal and offers tips on how to stay safe while doing this type of work.
2 trucks, 1 car involved in fatal New Jersey accident
Three vehicles were involved in a car crash in Mount Olive, New Jersey yesterday, leaving two people dead. No information was provided about the survivors of the crash -- the drivers of two trucks -- but the occupants of a smaller Honda car were killed in the wreck. Details are sparse on how the crash happened, but we do know that it happened on Route 80 and that it occurred around 4:30 p.m.
Dog bites kill dozens of Americans every year
Imagine that you are running down the street one day as you try to keep in shape. Your runs are usually uninterrupted, allowing you to get healthy and find some peace after a stressful day. But this run is different. As you pass a yard that always has a dog in it, the dog looks at you and suddenly attacks. It isn't tethered to anything, nor is it secured. The dog simply bolts for you, attacking an gnashing its teeth.
Nurses risk injury every day while helping others at work
When people think about dangerous professions, nursing usually isn't at the top of the list. Most people imagine nurses having a secure and simple job. While nurses certainly do administer medication, talk to patients and help provide daily care for those in hospitals, they do so at great physical risk to themselves.
The devastation of a spinal cord injury can't be ignored
There are many different accidents that can lead to a person suffering a spinal cord injury. While these accidents range from work accidents to car crashes, the impacts of a spinal cord injury are the same.
The dangers of working in the construction industry
Working in the construction industry can bring a lot of joy to your life. Unfortunately, it's also a dangerous industry that can result in serious injury when you least expect it.
