The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is tasked with prevention of injuries and fatalities related to commercial motor vehicle crashes. Given the prevalence of truck accidents which occur annually on the nation’s roadways, the administration has not been granted an easy mission. One of the tools that the FMCSA…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released a study in August which determined that anti-rollover technology reduces the risk of a fatal crash by 18 percent. The NHTSA said the technology cut overall car crashes by six percent. For passenger cars, the risk of fatal crashes fell 23 percent…
On September 26, 2011, a natural gas leak caused a major explosion and fire that injured two persons inside their north Seattle home. The couple, both in their 50’s, suffered serious burns and were taken to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle. Harborview Medical Center has one of the best burn…
The immediate aftermath of a serious accident or injury can leave victims shaken and overwhelmed. However, it is important to keep several things in mind after an accident has occurred. First, the incident should be reported to the police. Never admit fault when talking to police, others involved in the…
Commercial divers have some of the most physically demanding jobs out there. Long periods of time spent in cold, murky water can cause a host of physical ailments, and the work often also involves construction or demolition projects executed with dangerous equipment. Proper training of both diver employees and their…
The process of deciding between different brands of sunscreen can be somewhat overwhelming. Consumers are often left wondering what various claims on sunscreen labels mean and whether the sunscreen they are choosing will actually keep them safe from sunburn and skin cancer. In June 2011 the FDA published new rules,…
You can’t turn on the television without seeing pharmaceutical advertisements offering to fix all that ails you. By marketing directly to the consumer, pharmaceuticals ensure that many drugs are asked for by name, a reality that makes these drugs very profitable. Because these pills are so profitable, those seeking a…
Parents have legitimate reasons to worry about dangerous or defective automobiles, child safety seats and so many other products which come into contact with their kids. Unfortunately, parents need to be cautious even with the very dolls, toy trucks and building blocks that bring their children so much joy. Toy…
In this technological age in which a person’s most triumphant and embarrassing moments can be filmed instantly by anyone with a cell phone and then broadcast over the Internet within minutes for anyone to view, it has become increasingly difficult to keep one’s private life private. Facebook, the premier social…
According to the Associated Press, on March 23, 2011, a veteran BNSF Railway locomotive engineer, a conductor trainee and the shuttle driver giving them a ride were the three people killed on Wednesday afternoon when their van was struck by a freight train at a BNSF rail yard near Longview, Washington. The…