Personal injury from construction accidents can multiply in scope when mixed with speeding cars. And so, New York City Department of Transportation is launching a week dedicated to public awareness regarding work zone safety. Road maintenance aims to make roads safer for cars. But careless attention to work zones, creates dangerous conditions for workers. General guidelines include: slow down, respect the rules, give ample braking space, and staying alert. Read more safety recommendations here.

Toyota knew it had a problem but waited, says the US government. Product safety laws require manufacturers to notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration within five days of discovery of a product safety problem. Toyota discovered its floor-pedal accelerator problem, but waited on going public. The US government fined Toyota $16.4 Million for its delay. But the fine is just the tip of the iceberg. Personal injury lawsuits will likely cost Toyota another $4 Billion. Full story here.