After being cooped up all winter, drivers eagerly jump behind the wheel to enjoy countryside travels and weekend trips during the warmer months. This includes teenage drivers who may get their first taste of driving freedom during the spring. Still, teen drivers lack both driving experience and confidence, which increases their risk of getting into[…] Read More
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Coronavirus Safety Tips for Waste and Recycling Workers
With Coronavirus legislative measures in place across the country, many workers have been asked to stay at home because their companies have been deemed non-essential. However, waste and recycling workers are excluded from those lists. In fact, employees working in the waste industry have been deemed essential personnel because they perform important community duties. Without[…] Read More
Passing on Highway Shoulders
Every driver feels a level of anxiety and frustration while encountering negligent actions of another driver. One major frustration occurs when you are sitting in traffic and see another driver illegally use the road’s shoulder. Illegal shoulder use occurs even in the absence of a traffic jam, such as when an impatient driver indignantly uses[…] Read More
Preventing Drunk Driving on St. Patrick’s Day
St. Patrick’s Day is among the most festive days of the year. It is the fourth most popular drinking day in the United States, but the sad reality is many people make the dangerous decision to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), nearly 70 percent of[…] Read More
Safety Car Picks for 2020
Consumer Reports has released its picks for the best new cars of 2020. The criteria that determined which cars made the list included performance in road tests, owner satisfaction, reliability predictions, and safety. The cars were rated with extra points added for those models with an impressive catalog of standard safety features. The inclusion of[…] Read More
Stay Safe and Protect Yourself from Illnesses
As the Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread, McCann Dillon Jaffe & Lamb, LLC is taking the necessary steps to keep our staff and community safe. The following tips will help keep yourself and others healthy during this stressful time: Wash hands frequently: Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to[…] Read More
Driverless Cars Cannot Differentiate Between Projections and Objects
Cybercrime is a growing concern as driverless cars become more common. Automated vehicles controlled by computers present opportunities for hackers to exploit the system and cause accidents. Cyber security experts have noted that modern cars present an urgent national security issue, as attackers from hostile states can use them as weapons. According to a new[…] Read More
Honda Odyssey Minivans Recalled for Fire Hazards
Honda has recalled nearly 240,000 Odyssey minivans in the United States because of a fire risk caused by exposed wiring in the third row. In documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Honda disclosed an improperly installed piece of interior trim on a third-row power outlet that can potentially damage wires, causing[…] Read More
How Long Should I Wait to See a Doctor After a Car Accident?
Any motor vehicle accident is unpleasant, even a minor fender bender. After a crash, you may want to go home and forget it ever happened. However, it is important to see a doctor immediately after a car accident for a variety of reasons, the most important being your health. You may not see any bumps[…] Read More
Anti-Bullying Policies are Lead Indicators for Workplace Safety
Bullying in the workplace is unfortunately a common occurrence. However, many organizations do not have anti-bullying policies, while others have policies but do not communicate or enforce them. According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, 60 million employees are affected by bullying in the workplace. If you or someone you know has been a victim of[…] Read More