Posted on April 30, 2014 in Workers Compensation, Workplace Injuries
Black lung disease is a terrible illness that has plagued coal miners for decades. Formally called pneumoconiosis, black lung is classified as an occupational disease – a chronic condition caused by on-the-job exposure to dangerous substances or materials. There are requirements that mine operators are obligated to fulfill to mitigate the amount of coal dust…
Posted on April 16, 2014 in Car Accidents
Kentucky State Police are hailing the multi-state “Staying Alive on 75” campaign a success, reporting that there were no fatalities on the highway during the three-day program. Law enforcement agencies from Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Ohio and Michigan joined Kentucky to step up patrols along 1,786 miles of Interstate 75 during the last weekend in March….
Posted on April 8, 2014 in Distracted Driving
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month. To support the effort, Kentucky is offering its 3.6 million licensed drivers and residents a free, one-year subscription to TextLimit.com, a smartphone app that restricts users from performing certain actions while the vehicle is in motion. Kentucky transportation officials tested the TextLimit app thoroughly and concluded it was…
Posted on March 26, 2014 in Truck Accidents
Some of the most deadly accidents on the roads today involve large trucks and buses. Although there are many reasons why truck accidents occur, truck driver fatigue is a rapidly growing concern among transportation officials. Now, a proposal by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration could reduce the number of fatigue-related accidents by making it…
Posted on March 17, 2014 in Car Accidents
Wearing green and eating corned beef are signature ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But for many people, so is drinking alcohol. While there is nothing wrong with revelry, it is important to do so responsibly. It’s time to review some of the ways that you stay safe when you celebrate with the Irish this…