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Dec. 16, 2020

Large commercial trucks are essential to modern commerce – but they come with a price. Every year, thousands of motorists are injured or killed in semi truck crashes.

Oct. 16, 2020

Every year, an estimated 250,000 Americans undergo a procedure to replace a damaged hip joint. The new, man-made joints implanted are meant to last problem-free for 15 years or more; yet, in one of the most endemic medical device fiascos in recent memory, one entire category of hip implants is failing at an incredible rate, causing widespread and devastating health consequences.

Sept. 1, 2020

Newly licensed teens in Bergen County are eager to begin driving and excited that their ability to legally drive gives them freedom. However, what many teens don’t realize is that their behavior while driving affects others on the road. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, individuals ranging from the ages of 16 to 19 are three times more likely to be involved in a fatal car accident.

July 19, 2020

Studies Show That Simulated Racing Games Do Not Improve Most Driving Skills, and May Even Result in Behaviors That Raise the Risk of a Crash. As parents in New Jersey may know, practice is a factor in mastering almost any skill, and safe driving behaviors are no exception.

May 5, 2020

Every day, millions of Americans go to work, seeking to provide a better life for themselves and their loved ones. Recently, however, a New Jersey company has been making headlines after it was determined that factory workers were risking their health and safety each day when they came to work.

April 16, 2020

With summer coming to an end, concerns are rising about what the next few months will bring in terms of bicycle safety. That’s because, as the Press of Atlantic City reports, the months of August, September and October typically see a significant increase in bicycle fatalities.

Jan. 19, 2020

Federal and state lawmakers have made it a priority to reduce car crashes in New Jersey. Recently, for example, New Jersey law enforcement began an initiative to enforce its ban on texting or talking on a handheld while driving.

Jan. 14, 2020

A big court win shines a light on the connection between talcum powder use and cancer.A case out of Missouri is drawing national attention. The case involves a woman who died from cancer at the age of 62.

Aug. 15, 2019

New Jersey law lets drivers use hands-free technology, but research suggests this may be unsafe, given the way this technology affects driving performance.Hands-free cellphones, apps and in-car infotainment systems are often treated as solutions to the epidemic of distracted driving. Every state that outlaws cellphone use and texting while driving, including New Jersey, permits most drivers to use hands-free devices. Some Englewood residents may even think using this technology is completely safe.

March 30, 2019

Victims of car accidents can ease the stress of the process by following these tips.According to the most recent data from the New Jersey Department of Transportation, there were 32,771 car accidents in Bergen County in 2014 alone.