Over the years advancements in vehicle technology have played a pivotal role in reducing accidents and saving lives. Modern vehicles are increasingly equipped with a range of sensors designed to monitor, detect and prevent potential dangers on the road. Here’s a look at how these sensors work, and the technologies they employ to create a […]
Fall is on its way and it should be the time that you prepare your home for the arrival of winter and the harsh weather that it brings. If you’re a homeowner, your to-do list for fall maintenance and upkeep can be long, depending on how well you keep up on repairs. While the list […]
As construction firms rely more on technology to manage projects, there is an emerging risk for the industry: the cyber intrusion threat. Much new construction machinery is computerized, and most design, engineering and construction firms are using some form of cloud computing. They are also increasingly using electronic platforms to manage projects, which are ripe […]
Road debris is a common problem on America’s roadways. Most accidents caused by debris are sudden and unanticipated and can result in serious injury or death. Road debris is anything that doesn’t belong on the road, including trash, stuff that may have fallen from other trucks, branches, rubble from rockslides and other natural objects that […]
If you’ve been insuring your vacation rental with a standard homeowner’s policy, it likely won’t be enough to cover the various types of damage that are inherent when renting out property, like a guest accidentally breaking that $3,000 65-inch flat screen while playing catch in the living room. And it also won’t cover any injuries […]
Each year, hundreds of construction workers suffer shock when handling electrical tools and equipment. One of the big problems in understanding the dangers of electrical shock is the mistaken belief that only high voltages kill. It’s not the voltage that’s lethal, but the amount of current that passes through the body. The condition and placement […]
Most people do not expect to ever find themselves in the midst of an emergency or disaster. However, these events happen and can be exacerbated when families have not planned ahead for how to communicate with each other. Members of your household might not be in the same place during an emergency, including: Natural catastrophes […]
As a business owner, you could be held liable for the actions of other peoples’ employees. U.S. employment law has long recognized that workers may have an employment relationship with multiple entities at the same time. That means your company could get stung with OSHA fines, Title VII discrimination claims and other actions that arise […]
Millions of Americans take to the water each year during boating season, traveling the nation’s coastlines, rivers, lakes and canals. The watercraft range from simple rowboats to jet skis to small motorboats to luxury yachts. Boat owners spend significant amounts of money buying and maintaining their boats. The need for insurance protection when the boat […]
As homeowner’s insurance companies become more selective about whom they will or won’t cover, one element that can make or break the deal is the age of the roof. Some insurers in states at high risk of natural catastrophes are refusing to offer coverage for homes with roofs of a certain age. Some carriers won’t […]
