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Brett Smith for redOrbit.com - Your Universe Online Any scenario involving the collision of two vehicles could have a deadly ending, and a new study from a pair of American researchers shows that obese people are at a greater risk of not surviving a violent accident. According to the study, which appeared in the latest edition of Emergency Medicine Journal, obese individuals are 20 percent more likely to die as the result of being in a car accident compared to individuals with a...
LONDON, January 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The proposed RTA Portal extension has been delayed amid fears the plans had been rushed through. Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State Chris Grayling is reported to have agreed that an extension of the RTA (Road Traffic Accident) portal to include employers' liability, public liability and higher Road Accident Claims [http://www.walkerprestons.co.uk/road-traffic ] will not materialise when previously claimed. The extension was...
A driver from Maine who struck and killed a motorcyclist in New Hampshire has been indicted for negligent homicide. Motorcycle accident lawyer John Tenn says NH saw a dramatic increase in motorcycle deaths in 2012. New Hampshire (PRWEB) January 18, 2013 Everyone knows that riding a motorcycle can be dangerous, and much of the danger comes from how vulnerable riders are to other cars. Thus, when motorcyclist Thomas Zapulla of Connecticut was struck by a car and killed in June 2012, the...
Bloomberg Philanthropies Releases Midway Status Report; Evaluates Global Road Safety Program Interventions NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking Global Road Safety Program in ten countries funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies produced results showing that 1.6 billion people are now covered by strengthened road safety laws, Mayor and philanthropist Michael R. Bloomberg announced today. The initiatives include increased seat-belt and helmet usage, reduced...
LONDON, January 14, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite a relatively mild winter to date, the UK is set to be braced for plummeting temperatures over the coming weeks according to recent weather reports. In light of this, Swinton [http://www.swinton.co.uk ], the UK's leading car insurance broker is urging car owners to make sure their vehicles are ready for the cold weather ahead. Ensuring that there is a sufficient amount of de-icer mixed with a vehicle's washer fluid,...
d’Oliveira & Associates Issues Press Release With Current Statistics on Taunton Car Crashes (PRWEB) January 13, 2013 Taunton, Massachusetts had 55,874 residents living within its 48 square miles. Taunton is centrally located between the cities of Boston, Fall River, New Bedford, and Providence. The city’s streets are usually busy because of several corporate headquarters located in Taunton and its convenient location for commuters. Companies like Jordan’s Furniture, Kopin,...
Gary Iscoe has worked with the victims of thousands of car accidents. When a child is in the car, their safety often comes down to one factor: what kind of child seat they were in. Miami, FL (PRWEB) January 10, 2013 Many parents' biggest fear is a car accident. While a collision on the road always poses the risk of serious injury, the threat becomes more frightening with a child on board. But many parents aren't aware of the roll that their child's car seat plays in safety, a...
56 Percent of Communities Experienced Reduction in Crashes at Camera Intersections WASHINGTON, Jan. 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Communities across Florida are seeing a decrease in traffic collisions at red-light safety camera intersections, according to a new report issued by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). The report reveals the enhancement to traffic safety that camera technology provides. Counties and municipalities in Florida who use...
Winter driving can be dangerous, with slippery roads, heavy snow, and poor visibility all increasing the odds of an accident. A few simple tips can help to keep you and everyone else on the road safer throughout the winter months and avoid a traffic tickets or a claim that could increase your Ontario car insurance rates Toronto, Canada (PRWEB) January 03, 2013 Safe winter driving is a combination of caution on the driver’s part and the right equipment on the vehicle. With a few...
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Dec. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Women should be especially wary of driving after drinking even lightly this New Year's Eve, according to a study of nationwide car accident statistics conducted by VroomGirls.com. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20121231/CG35220) The study showed that women drivers involved in fatal car crashes after drinking were 7% more likely than men to have blood-alcohol levels at or below 0.08% - the most common legal...
