Amazon’s “Free Delivery” Can Extract A Heavy Cost In Injuries, Lives In response to the retail business closings and “shelter in place” orders issued by both state and local governments over the past few months, there has been an increase in purchasing from online retailers such as Amazon.com. This surge in online shopping has placed tremendous pressure on the nation’s commercial trucking industry as it struggle to cope with this unanticipated increase in demand for deliveries. In today’s post the…
Auto Accidents Involving GardaWorld Armored Trucks Armored truck company has long record of fatal accidents, safety violations Everyone has seen the armored trucks that routinely transport money from high cash flow businesses such as fast food locations, supermarkets, and entertainment centers. Given the tremendous amounts of cash transported by armored trucks, you might think the various armored truck companies would invest heavily in routine maintenance to keep their vehicles in top operating condition. However, a recent investigative report by the…
Driving Dangers in the Supermarket Parking Lot: Serious Injuries and Fatalities Raise Questions about Store Parking Facilities A successful supermarket or other retailer has an understanding of the importance of providing patrons with an accessible parking lot. A retailer naturally wants its customers to be able to get into and out of its store with relative ease. On the other hand, a retailer typically has something of a mindset that a parking lot presents something of a dead space, at…
Yes, the internet is awash in headlines that intentionally are provocative. The objective is to try and nab a potential reader’s attention. Once a person dives into an article, oftentimes the header ends up having “not much” to do with the actual article or blog post. At first blush, you might think a headline announcing that walking can be fatal to your health falls into that category. In fact, it does not. Whilst there are important health benefits to maintaining…
Tis the season to be jolly. For a significant percentage of people across the United States, jolly oftentimes translates to consuming copious amounts of adult libations. From the eve of Halloween and lasting through New Year’s Day, people in the U.S.A. understandably make the winter holiday season a time for celebrating. Office parties, family gatherings, special events (including at restaurants, bars, and nightclubs) are the order of the season. Unfortunately, even in the age of rideshare, public transport, traditional taxis,…