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A 2018 preliminary report shows a 3 percent rise in trucking fatalities over the number of trucking accident deaths in 2017. Trucking Fatalities on the Rise The National Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that deadly accidents involving large trucks rose by 3%  in 2018. Although traffic fatalities have been decreasing for other types of motor vehicles, fatalities in commercial trucking accidents are still rising. NHTSA data from 2017

Flooring with design defects and unsafe materials accounts for a large number of slip and fall accidents and injuries in public spaces. Unsafe Floors Cause Serious Falls Construction and design defects account for thousands of accidents and injuries in public spaces every year. Each year in the U.S., more than 800,000 people end up in hospital emergency rooms across the country due to slip and fall accidents. Many falls

American drivers are spending more time behind the wheel every year, resulting in increased risks for car accidents, serious injuries, and fatalities. AAA Driving Studies According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, Americans spend a lot of time on the road each week. Studies show that drivers travel more than 220 miles every week, which equates to an average of 11,498 miles every year. That's the equivalent of

Accidents involving emergency vehicles such as police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances pose significant injury and fatality risks. Emergency Vehicle Crashes Because emergency vehicles often travel through traffic at high speeds in crisis situations, crashes often result in severe or fatal injuries to first responders, other drivers, and pedestrians. Fatality rates for emergency responders are up to 4.8 times higher than the national average, according to Las Vegas injury