Sentences with phrase «from dangerous accidents»

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In 2016, 108 accidents involved dangerous goods, down from 145 in 2015 and below the five - year average of 141 and the 10 - year average of 151, according to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.

Another problem we face from the interweaving of technological advance and human values has been called the «infinitely dangerous, negligible probability accident.»

The seat has a thick, foam - lined shell that shields your child from this dangerous type of vehicle accident.

Existing research from the Department for Transport in 2013 shows winter is a dangerous time of year for motorists, with a reported 57,260 cars across England and Wales involved in accidents as a result of wet, flooded and icy roads.

The lion's share of human costs, however, comes not from accidents but from pollution, which makes fossilfuels the most dangerous form of energy generation (below).

Recent accidents and increasing political instability make Russia a dangerous destination for nuclear material, say nuclear experts, but the International Atomic Energy Agency says it had no alternative after Britain and France backed down from their initial offer to take it.

The skinny on fat: Too little is more dangerous than too much Overweight people are at no greater risk than normal - weight folks of dying from heart disease or cancer and are actually less likely to fall prey to some other causes of death, such as accidents and Alzheimer's, according to freshly analyzed data on 2.3 million adults 25 years and older as of 2004.

With assistance from the Missouri Department of Transportation, Praveen Edara, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering in the MU College of Engineering, tested the use of variable advisory speed limit (VASL) systems and the effect they may have on lessening congestion and reducing rear - end and lane - changing accidents on a fairly dangerous stretch of I - 270, a major four - lane highway in St. Louis.

Whether the hazards are from accidents, weather, food shortages, or predators, species and organisms that live in dangerous environments will breed sooner, have more young more quickly, and die earlier than species and organisms in safe environments.

There is no greater risk of heart disease at cholesterol levels of 300 than at 180, and people with cholesterol levels below 180 are at greater risk of death from other causes, such as cancer, intestinal diseases, accidents, violence and suicide.5 In other words, it's much more dangerous to have cholesterol levels that are too low than cholesterol levels that are too high.

After a tragic accident involving his wife Janet, Dr. Pym retired from his days as a costumed soldier for S.H.I.E.L.D., cutting off all access to, and research of, the dangerous Pym Particle.

People today want clean lines, easy to view / read / operate technology in their vehicles, and certainly from a safety perspective while trying to reduce distractions (having to look at 2 screens is unnecessary and dangerous, and I already know someone who just got into an accident because of being distracted by 2 screens) does this matter.

Crate Training Your Dog: Using a crate not only prevents potty accidents but can keep your dog safe from chewing and swallowing dangerous things in the house.

Trying to keep them in the backseat or preventing them from climbing onto a driver's lap is distracting, dangerous and can cause a serious accident.

Although no one was killed in the accident, it illustrated the area's dangerous potential and prompted demands that a lighthouse be built to safeguard the state's burgeoning shipping industry from catastrophic loss.

a. it will mean radiation leaks are understood to be less dangerous than most non experts believe > less people will need to be evacuated from accident effected zones > the cost of accidents will decline > accident insurance cost will decline;

If plant cancellations were from the accidents, as is frequently claimed, then why did the backlash against nuclear not occur after the far more dangerous 1957 Windscale fire, which shot iodine - 131 across the English countryside, or after the 1966 Fermi - 1 sodium fast reactor fire?

Once the radiation limits begin to be increased this should have a catalytic effect on reducing emissions: 1) it will mean radiation leaks are understood to be less dangerous that currently thought > less people evacuated from effected zones > reduced cost accident of accidents — reduced accident insurance cost; 2) population takes another look at the effects of radiation > gains an understanding it is much less harmful than they thought > fear subsides > less opposition > easier and less expensive to find sites supported by the people nearby > planning and sight approval costs come down over time

Bill Kristol Says Offshore Drilling Should be Brought Closer to Land The conservative thought leader Bill Kristol has made a remarkably idiotic statement in the wake of the BP oil spill — saying that «If we hadn't stopped closer - in drilling after the Santa Barbara accident 40 years ago — we've had these Congressional restrictions until 2008, for 40 years — we'd have more drilling closer in which is probably less dangerous, less treacherous than trying to drill 50 miles out from the coast,» in a discussion on Fox News.

The defendant's insurers pleaded that the accident was bound up in the criminality of the claimant and defendant as a joint enterprise and so denied liability, despite the fact that the defendant pleaded guilty to dangerous driving arising from the incident.

Although an injured worker may not sue an employer except under very special circumstances, if the accident was caused by a third party such as a negligent manufacturer of a defective tool or machine or by a negligent subcontractor who created a dangerous situation you may file a claim for compensation from that party.

Such damage may result from any type of accident, but medical malpractice, dangerous drugs and defective products are often to blame.

If a trucking company fails to follow these regulations, they may be subject to sanctions by the FMCSA, as well as be held liable in personal injury lawsuits stemming from truck accidents caused by their dangerous trucks.

If you have suffered from an industrial illness as a result of exposure to asbestos or any other dangerous substance, or if you have suffered an accident in the workplace, contact our team of expert personal injury lawyers today to find out whether or not you could be entitled to compensation.

Arkansas personal injury attorneys tackle legal cases stemming from car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, dog bites, dangerous and / or recalled products and pharmaceutical drugs, nursing home neglect and abuse, medical malpractice, and wrongful death matters, among a host of other causes.

Fraud resulting from an auto accident is both costly and dangerous, and it is on the rise.

Our firm has the experience, resources and track record to handle many types of personal injury and wrongful death cases, including those arising from motor vehicle accidents, medical mistakes, dangerous products, construction - related mishaps, unnecessary trips and falls on dangerous property and other unfortunate circumstances.

An injury resulting in a permanent inability to return to work can result from any number of accidents at work including a fall from a building or roof, the collapse of a trench, a motor vehicle accident, a heavy equipment mishap, or any other dangerous workplace exposure.

For more than thirty - five years, Stephen Sinins has represented tort victims in matters including automobile accidents, dangerous property matters, injury claims arising from defective products, and workers» compensation claims.

The other type of product liability claim that might be applicable in the case of an injuries from ATV accidents is if the injuries are the result of «unreasonably dangerous» design.

Crush injuries are among the most dangerous and potentially deadly types of injuries that can result from construction accidents.

Dangerous roads can cause car accidents, and if the dangerous condition resulted from negligence on the part of a government roads agency or a private construction company, then the accident victim may have the legal right to file claims for compDangerous roads can cause car accidents, and if the dangerous condition resulted from negligence on the part of a government roads agency or a private construction company, then the accident victim may have the legal right to file claims for compdangerous condition resulted from negligence on the part of a government roads agency or a private construction company, then the accident victim may have the legal right to file claims for compensation.

Yes, and our track record of success ranges from slip and fall accidents to complex pharmaceutical cases involving dangerous drugs.

Below you will find general information on a variety of legal topics — from what to do if you are involved in a car accident, to resources for those suffering from the deadly cancer Mesothelioma, what to do if a loved one is suffering from elder abuse, overviews of various potentially dangerous drugs and medical devices, and everything in between.

Accidents and injuries are especially devastating when they result from another party's reckless or careless behavior, such as a distracted driver or an inattentive business owner who failed to fix a dangerous condition.

We have experience resolving all types of complex injury claims arising from any cause, including car accidents, dangerous or defective products, property owner negligence, construction site accidents and nursing home negligence, among others.

Wrongful death cases can arise in Kentucky due to any number of circumstances, including death from a truck accident, car accident, drunk driving accident, defective or dangerous products, medical malpractice such as medication errors or failure to diagnose.

An accident that occurs from the use of a dangerous or defective product is an example of a personal injury accident.

You may need constant attention to redevelop your skin and this medical care might end up being very expensive, which is an important reason to try to claim compensation with the help of the experienced accident lawyers at Ketchmark and McCreight, P.C. Health and safety violations might also have triggered a leak of a dangerous chemical or gas from a factory close to where you live or work and you might have been contaminated by the substance.

Slip and fall accidents occur when a business or residential owner negligently fails to keep their property free from dangerous conditions.

Snowmobile accident injuries may result from negligent operation by another, dangerous trail conditions or a defective machine.

A tort can be an intentional act, such as intentionally striking you with a baseball bat; a negligent act, such as a car accident caused by failing to see you crossing the street; or a strict liability tort, such as injuries from a dangerous product or a dog bite (in most states).

Ranging from dangerous medicine that caused pharmaceutical injuries, to faulty equipment that resulted in an electrical injury, or damaged car parts that led to a car accident, product liability claims can be some of the most complex claims.

Bicycles are especially susceptible to accidents stemming from dangerous road conditions.

Even with all of the protective gear possible, and a bicyclist taking all of the precautions possible, accidents will still occur because you can't prevent the driver from doing something dangerous or illegal.

Truck accidents can be caused by anything from dangerous weather to improper driver training; however, many truck accidents are actually caused by improperly secured cargo in the truck's trailer.

Statistics collected by the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) demonstrate the staggering frequency of crashes: on average, there were 290,000 reported collisions involving motor vehicles from 2012 - 2016 in BC; worse, these dangerous accidents are on the rise, increasing from 260,000 to 330,000 over the same five - year period.

Our legal firm has handled claims ranging from car accidents to dangerous products, construction accidents to wrongful death.

It is never a good idea to pursue compensation in one of these cases without legal advice from a Miami dangerous road accident lawyer.

The inevitable accidents that follow from these dangerous and negligent actions can have tragic consequences.