The triumphs of international transportation have been turned upside down by the COVID-19 pandemic. The dangers of traveling close to masses of other people on airplanes, cruise ships, trains, and other public transport may outweigh the convenience as long as the coronavirus is part of our lives. Read more about how to use public transportation safely and protect your rights.
Four people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries on January 28, 2022, after the Frick Park Bridge in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, collapsed. Six others suffered from minor injuries. Previous inspection reports indicate that the bridge was in poor condition for the last couple of…
This morning, the Frick Park bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed, resulting in 10 injuries. Reports indicate that four or five vehicles were also stranded in the wreckage. Thankfully, the injuries appear to be minor according to reports from the scene. The bridge had been listed in…
Texas roads are getting more dangerous every year. At least one person has died in a Texas car accident every day for the last 21 years. Approximately 11 people per day lost their lives in 2021 on the state’s highways. And nothing on the road…
Oil and gas production has always been a vital industry in the Gulf of Mexico – and Louisiana’s workers are the ones who risk their lives to keep it going. Working on big rigs in the middle of the Gulf is fraught with occupational hazards,…
Did you know that December is National Drunk, Drugged Driving Prevention month? President Biden just proclaimed it so this year. According to a press release issued by the White House on November 30, 2021, during the month of December, “we reaffirm our commitment to preventing…
As winter tightens its grip and the roads become icy and slick, accidents are bound to happen. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, 24 percent of weather-related vehicle crashes occur on snowy, slushy, or icy pavement each year, while 15 percent happen during snowfall…
Every year on our birthdays we receive our least favorite birthday present: expired vehicle registration. Beginning in October of 2022 Michigan drivers will now be granted the option of receiving that gift every other year. Governor Gretchen Whitmer, who stated she is focused on making…
This holiday season is a big deal, with many friends and family able to get together again. Eager travelers will be filling the nation’s roads on their way to their holiday destinations, which means that car accidents will be on the rise. December has been…
This time of year, there are a lot of delivery trucks and vans on the road. The number increased after the COVID-19 pandemic hit, as more people did their shopping online. The question is: What happens if you get into an accident with one of…
Motorcycles are a classic and beloved way to get around America’s roads. Unfortunately, they are dangerous. You are about 35 times more likely to die in a motorcycle accident than in a car crash. The COVID-19 pandemic has led people to find new ways to…
