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Dear Subscriber, Federal officials recently reported a steep increase in roadway deaths throughout the nation in 2015. We suspect that distracted driving is one factor in this increase. This month we urge all our friends and family to help end distracted driving. |
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Safety Resources for Employers
Workplace safety should be a top priority for all employers. The National Safety Council estimates that 4,472 of the workplace deaths recorded in 2021 were preventable. Here are some safety tips for employers:
1. Engage employees in your safety process.
2. Identify, report, and educate on all safety hazards.
3. Make sure managers and supervisors make safety a priority.
4. Put all safety practices in writing and post in an accessible area.
5. Be prepared! An emergency plan should also be part of your safety process.
If you do get injured, Petro Cohen, P.C. is here for you.
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April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted Driving Still on the Rise, Especially Among Teens
According to AAA, Americans drive the fewest miles during the winter months. Once April rolls around and the sun shines a bit brighter, the mileage goes up as we shake off the winter doldrums. More miles behind the wheel also means there are more chances to become distracted. And unfortunately, those distractions – like texting, talking, eating, adjusting a radio, checking a map, applying makeup and many more – can have deadly consequences.
As we enter April and Distracted Driving Awareness Month 2016, we note sadly that the number of injuries and deaths from driving distracted continues to rise, especially among teenagers. Maybe the increase is due to our obsession with mobile technology or our love affair with the car or just the increasingly frantic pace of our lives (no one is quite sure). But we do know this: Distracted driving is a problem that is 100 percent preventable. Before you send that next text message or order that double cheeseburger to go, you should know the dangers of distracted driving and what you can do to prevent tragedy from striking in your life!
Start driving more safely here.
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BY THE NUMBERS / |
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1.4
Million
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Distracted driving was linked to 1.4 million crashes in New Jersey between 2004-2013, accounting for nearly half of all motor vehicle accidents during this period.
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660,000
Vehicles
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At any given time on U.S. roads, there are 660,000 vehicles being driven by someone using a hand-held phone.
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10%
Fatalities
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In 2013, 10 percent of all drivers aged 15 to 19 involved in fatal crashes were reported as distracted at the time of the crash.
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BOOKMARK FAVORITES / |
 Little Distractions Add Up to Big Trouble Behind the Wheel
An estimated nine people die and more than 1,000 are injured every day in crashes that involve distracted driving, according to the National Safety Council. View video.
New Hands-Free Systems Still Not Risk-Free
A recent AAA study showed that drivers are still distracted while using the new hands-free systems found in many new vehicles. View video.
 “Moment of Silence” Campaign Fights Distracted Walking
SafeKids.org has partnered with FedEx in this public service campaign highlighting the dangers of distracted walking, especially among young people. View video.
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