On the Job Injury

How rescue workers respond to an emergency at an offshore drilling facility in the Gulf of Mexico can make all the difference. That’s why the U.S. Department of State and other government officials recently held a seminar focused on preparedness and response procedures related to the energy sector in the Gulf of Mexico region. Government […]

By JIM DANKO A MARTA bus accident in Atlanta on Jan. 23 resulted in more than a dozen injuries, according to media reports. The public transportation bus apparently struck a tree around 7:20 a.m. near Nathan Road and Brownlee Place in the city’s southwest side. The injury victims, including the bus driver, were taken to […]

A recent article reveals how the insurance companies will low-ball claims or delay claims all in the name of generating profits at the expense of policyholders. The insurance industry has been transformed from a service business to a profit-driven machine, according to a report in the Huffington Post. Insurance companies want people to accept their […]

Texting while driving in Texas is legal. But a federal agency responsible for investigating auto accidents supports banning the use of cell phones while driving, including hands-free cell phone devices. National Transportation Safety Board chairman Deborah Herman made this bold recommendation based on safety concerns and thousands of auto accidents caused by distracted drivers. “It’s […]