- Traveling for the Holidays? Stay Safe With These Driving TipsIt’s hard to believe that the winter season is already upon us. Before long, the festivities will be behind us as we welcome a new year full of endless opportunities. If you are traveling for the holiday season, it’s critical that you do what you can to stay safe. The rate of motor vehicle accidents tends to increase during the holiday season as a result of out-of-town commuters, cognitive distractions, poor weather conditions, and drunk driving. Here are some ways you can stay safe on your trip ahead:
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Traveling for the Holidays? Stay Safe With These Driving Tips
It’s hard to believe that the winter season is already upon us. Before long, the festivities will be behind us as we welcome a new year full of endless opportunities. If you are traveling for the holiday season, it’s critical that you do what you can to stay safe. The rate of motor vehicle accidents tends to increase during the holiday season as a result of out-of-town commuters, cognitive distractions, poor weather conditions, and drunk driving. Here are some ways you can stay safe on your trip ahead:
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Don’t Be Another Slip and Fall Accident Statistic This Winter Season
When it comes to ice and snow, Philadelphia is notorious for its slip and fall accident risks. Between snowy sidewalks and iced-over subway entrances, Philadelphia residents should not only be on the lookout for slip and fall hazards but should also know what to do (and who to hold liable) in case they’re injured.
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Meek Mill Donates $500K Worth of Gifts to Philadelphia Families
Meek Mill, whose real name is Robert Williams, is a Philadelphia native. He took this season as an opportunity to give back to his community through an event he dubbed the “Meek Mill Holiday Giveaway Event.” The event, which was first announced on his Instagram account, took place on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at the Philadelphia Convention Center.
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Nigeria Building Collapse Deaths Climb to 36, Dozens Missing
The death toll from a recent building collapse in Nigeria has risen to several dozen victims, with dozens of more people believed to be still missing in the rubble. The collapse has also renewed public outcry about the failure of government authorities in both the rescue effort and in efforts to prevent other building collapses.
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Stay Safe on the Highways With These Thanksgiving Travel Tips
Millions of motorists hit the road every year to travel somewhere for Thanksgiving, whether that be visiting family and friends for holiday dinner, or going somewhere for vacation over the holiday weekend. If you will be traveling somewhere this Thanksgiving holiday, here are some tips to keep in mind to help keep yourself and your passengers safe out on the highway.
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Halloween Safety Tips
While Halloween can be one of the most enjoyable holidays for families, families should also keep in mind the following safety tips to also help keep the holiday safe and reduce the risk of serious or even potentially catastrophic injuries.
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What to Expect in a Wrongful Conviction Case
If you have been convicted for a crime that you did not commit, you may not know where to turn for help. Although the entire system seems like it is set up against you, you do have options and resources available to you to help you fight to clear your name, secure your release from incarceration, get back on your feet after having spent time in prison, and pursue justice and accountability when official misconduct resulted in your wrongful conviction.
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Apple Self-Driving Cars Involved in Accidents While in Manual Mode
Two self-driving vehicles being tested by Apple were involved in minor collisions while in manual mode in August of this year. Apple Cars Involved in Two Rear-End Collisions in August Apple has been testing self-driving technology since 2017, fitting sensors and cameras to Lexus RX 450h vehicles as part of the company’s long-term project to develop its own self-driving car.
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Inferior Design and Construction May Have Contributed to the Surfside Condo Collapse in Florida
An investigation by the New York Times revealed that the Surfside condo collapse that left nearly 100 people dead may have been caused by faulty design, last-minute design changes, and shoddy construction and maintenance practices. NYT Investigation Finds Surfside Condo Suffered from Negligent Design and Construction Practices
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Weinstein Pleads Not Guilty to Reinstated Sexual Assault Charge
Former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein appeared in court recently to plead not guilty to a reinstated sexual assault charge. Charge Originally Dismissed on Statute of Limitations Grounds The trial judge had dismissed a sexual battery charge after Weinstein’s attorneys successfully moved to dismiss the charge on statute of limitations grounds. Weinstein is currently being held in a Los Angeles jail, as he is currently serving a 23-year sentence from a sexual assault conviction in New York in February 2020. Weinstein was later extradited from New York to California to stand trial on additional sexual assault charges.