Drowsy driving has occupied more than a fair share of the national news coverage in the last two weeks. First, last week saw a high-profile report on the high number…
read moreThe National Transportation Safety Board has no authority to compel states to adopt its recommendations concerning traffic laws. That said, many legislators take it seriously when the safety organization suggests…
read moreWhen it comes to reducing drowsy driving accidents, safety experts and law enforcement officials face a difficult task. Commercial truck drivers are limited to driving no more than 11 hours…
read moreOur last post looked at the disturbing frequency of fatal drowsiness-related crashes in America. More than 11,000 people died as a result of drowsy driving between 2000 and 2010. Unfortunately,…
read moreAccording to federal statistics, drowsy driving is responsible for at least 11,000 fatal car accidents in the 10 years between 2000 and 2010. Despite this grim number and the obvious…
read moreTeen drivers have long faced higher accident rates than other drivers. They get into more car crashes and they die in fatal car accidents more often than older drivers. A…
read morePeople who lament the days of doctors making house calls may have mixed feelings about a possible new direction in the field of medicine. So-called “virtual” health care may become…
read moreSome people view their smart phones, tablets and portable electronic devices as a way to make them more efficient and effective. Others view them as an essential lifeline, or even…
read moreSleep medications have seen a number of unfavorable headlines in recent months. That trend continued last week as a new study revealed a massive increase in the number of emergency…
read moreA series of recalls may have been the inspiration behind new research into the safety of turkey products in the United States. A random sampling of ground turkey products from…
read moreMany pet owners believe that their dogs would never bite a person. The truth is that dog bites are very common and many of them involve dogs with no past…
read moreThere are roughly 13 million driving age teenagers in the United States. While not all of them have drivers’ licenses or drive regularly, there are still a staggering number of…
read moreAmusement parks attract children and adults from all over the world. As home to some of the most prominent amusement parks in the world, Florida understands better than most states…
read moreCrossing the street can be an inconvenient, even harrowing experience on many American roadways. Car accidents with pedestrians increase in areas where road design encourages people to jaywalk or where…
read moreSerious burns can require skin-grafting and leave terrible scars, both emotional and physical. They are, by all accounts, among the most intensely painful personal injuries a person can experience. Burn…
read moreThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has worked hard all month to spread the message about the dangers of distracted driving. As National Distracted Driving Awareness Month comes to a…
read moreEvery year, April 28 is the date selected to remember the workers who were killed on the job across the United States. Workers’ Memorial Day is a chance to honor…
read moreCombating distracted driving is a complicated issue for safety regulators and auto makers, alike. Laws against text messaging, while well-intentioned, may be difficult or even impossible to enforce prior to…
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