Archive for November 2013
Teens Make More Mistakes Behind the Wheel When Listening to Their Favorite Music
Everyone knows that teenage drivers are more likely to cause accidents than the average driver. A new study from Ben-Gurion University of Negev might shed some light on the core habits that lead teens to drive unsafely. Teens driving to music In the October 2013 issue of Accident Analysis and Prevention, Ben-Gurion University researchers published…
Read MoreSlip and Fall Accidents Cost $60 Billion in Damages Annually
Slip and fall injuries are becoming an epidemic in the U.S., with the total annual cost of such injuries exceeding $60 billion.Such injuries are the most common accident in the workplace. Statistics show that there are about 25,000 slip and fall injuries that occur every day, which result in an estimated 95 million lost…
Read MoreAndroid Powered Helmet Aims to Prevent Motorcycle Accidents
A new, technology-driven motorcycle helmet has the potential to increase the safety of motorcycle drivers everywhere. After suffering a motorcycle accident in Barcelona, Marcus Weller saw the potential to prevent future accidents by improving the standard motorcycle helmet. He then proceeded to found Skully Helmets – an Android powered helmet designed to give riders a…
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