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CHINA – A study performed by researchers at Chang’an University in Xi’an, China, looked into tankers transporting hazardous materials (hazmat) in China and found that the industry needs some safety improvements. The study, published online on the National Center for Biotechnology Information website, analyzed several years of data from accidents involving hazmat tanker trucks in China.*

JACKSONVILLE, FL. – Florida officials have discovered that a fair ride involved in a 2018 injury incident was a “knock-off,” according to a news report on NEWS4JAX.com. During investigation of the incident, which injured seven people, state investigators found out that the claimed manufacturer did not actually make the ride.*

UNITED STATES – A congressman from New Jersey, Representative Josh Gottheimer, is seeking to make seat belts mandatory for all school buses under federal law, according to  FOX17.com.*

ALABAMA - Over 6,000 pedestrians tragically died on American roadways in 2018, according to ABC3340.com. Pedestrian fatalities now account for around seventeen percent of all traffic-related fatalities. The rise in pedestrian deaths is higher in Alabama than the national average. The state ranks seventh out of all states in pedestrian fatalities.*

UNITED STATES – The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is urging states to pass bicycle helmet laws, as the agency is reporting a rise in deadly bicycle accidents in the country, according to an online news story reported by WSOCTV.com. Not all states have mandatory helmet laws for riders of all ages, including North Carolina and South Carolina.*

UNITED STATES – According to a news story posted online by businessinsider.com, a whistleblower complaint has been filed against Boeing detailing alleged faulty oxygen systems in the 787 Dreamliner. The complaint comes on the heels of intense scrutiny over Boeing’s 737 MAX line of airplanes, two of which crashed on flights in other countries.*

South Carolina- Over 900 cyclists died on South Carolina roads within the last six years, according to POSTANDCOURIER.com. The death toll has made South Carolina one of the deadliest places to be a pedestrian or cyclist in the United States.*

TEXAS – Texas is the third highest in the nation for vehicle-pedestrian deaths, according to an online news report published on CHRON.com.  The Governors Highway Safety Association put together the Pedestrian Traffic Fatalities by State report using preliminary data comparing a six-month period in 2017 to a six month period in 2018.  The results indicated that Texas had an increase in pedestrian deaths.

GEORGIA – Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, drivers who engage in distracting behaviors such as talking on a cellphone are four times more likely to be involved in an accident than motorists who are paying attention when behind the wheel, according to an online editorial published on WTVM.com.   Even more disturbing is the fact that the chances of a collision are 23 percent higher when a motorist is texting or emailing while driving.  

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report published on USA.StreetsBlog.org, three members of Congress proposed providing cities in the U.S. several billion dollars in federal transportation funds to increase roadway safety, given that that the number of bicyclist and pedestrian deaths have reached an all-time high since 1990.*

JAKARTA, INDONESIA – A report from an Indonesian investigation into the 2018 plane crash of Indonesian budget airline Lion Air states that a multitude of factors caused the horrific tragedy that occurred just thirteen minutes after takeoff, according to an online news article published by BAYNEWS9.com. These factors included issues with the design of the Boeing 737 MAX plane, issues with pilot training, and issues with maintenance on the plane.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online news report at usa.streetsblog.org, fatal automobile accidents have decreased for the second year in a row across the United States.  However, the amount of pedestrians and bicyclists who have been killed have increased again, which demonstrates that vehicles are becoming safer only for individuals inside of them.*

Many people own dogs, and while they can be man’s best friend, it doesn’t mean that this is always the case.  The truth is, while unfortunate, many innocent people, including postal workers and children, sustain serious injuries after being bitten or brutally attacked by a dog without provocation. Not everyone has their dog properly trained or restrained.

TUCKER, GA. – According to an online news report posted at decaturish.com, the city council in Tucker, Georgia, voted to ban electric scooters (e-scooters). The vote came close to the expiration of an existing ban of the e-scooters in Tucker that was in place for 120 days.*

South Carolina- Postandcourier.com writes that South Carolina is one of the country's most hazardous states for motorcyclists. Statistically, risks to motorcyclists are higher in South Carolina than nearly every other southeastern state. Motorcyclists on the road say that they feel they are less safe in recent years than in the past. The impression riders are getting is backed up by statistics.

Whether you are a pedestrian hit by a car while properly crossing the roadway with the “walk” sign activated or a driver who is hurt when another motorist rearends your vehicle, your accident typically will mean dealing with insurance companies.  Many representatives from insurance companies seem friendly and even helpful, but their role is to acquire information that allows the insurers to deny claims or pay the smallest settlement possible. Remember: the insurance adjusters are not your friend.

SEATTLE, WA. – According to an online news report from northwestgeorgianews.com, a whistleblower complaint recently reviewed by The Seattle Times alleges that Boeing forewent safety upgrades for its 737 MAX line of airplanes due to cost and scheduling considerations. The improvements were reportedly rejected during production of the planes in an attempt to keep airlines’ costs lower.*

GEORGIA – According to a news report posted online at wtvm.com, the states of Georgia and Alabama fall into the Top 20 for most motorcycle fatalities in the United States. Georgia takes the eighteenth spot on the list, while Alabama sits at fifteenth. The rankings are based on fatality numbers from 2017.*

UNITED STATES – According to an online report from consumerreports.org, several individuals across the United States have perished while riding on a rented e-scooter since the fall of 2017, per Consumer Reports (CR).*

As roads become increasingly congested, pollution problems continue to increase, and the cost of operating a vehicle rises, people in Georgia are seeking healthier ways to travel. This is why bicycling in the state has become increasingly popular. However, bicycle accidents, which have been on the rise in Georgia for the past decade, are a distinct reality with the ever increasing population.*