A 2018 preliminary report shows a 3 percent rise in trucking fatalities over the number of trucking accident deaths in 2017. Trucking Fatalities on the Rise The National Transportation and Safety Administration (NHTSA) indicates that deadly accidents involving large trucks rose by 3%  in 2018. Although traffic fatalities have been decreasing for

Flooring with design defects and unsafe materials accounts for a large number of slip and fall accidents and injuries in public spaces. Unsafe Floors Cause Serious Falls Construction and design defects account for thousands of accidents and injuries in public spaces every year. Each year in the U.S., more than 800,000 people

American drivers are spending more time behind the wheel every year, resulting in increased risks for car accidents, serious injuries, and fatalities. AAA Driving Studies According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, Americans spend a lot of time on the road each week. Studies show that drivers travel more than 220

Accidents involving emergency vehicles such as police cars, fire trucks, and ambulances pose significant injury and fatality risks. Emergency Vehicle Crashes Because emergency vehicles often travel through traffic at high speeds in crisis situations, crashes often result in severe or fatal injuries to first responders, other drivers, and pedestrians. Fatality rates for

Motor vehicle safety advocates want to change the word “accident” to “crash” to prevent reckless or negligent drivers from absolving themselves of liability. Does Terminology Reduce Liability? The New York City nonprofits Transportation Alternatives and Families for Safe Streets are supporting a campaign to ban the word “accident” from descriptions of “car

Invokana, a prescription medication used to treat diabetes, is linked to bacterial genital infections and other serious medical conditions, even death. Diabetes Sufferers Beware Recently the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning about dangerous side effects linked to Invokana, a prescription drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes. The

Volvo recently recalled more than 11,000 sleeper cab trucks because a faulty hinge can cause the sleeping bunk window to detach from the truck, increasing the risk of an accident. Defective Truck Sleeper Cabs Approximately 11,089 Volvo VNL and VNX commercial trucks manufactured between 2018 and 2020 were recalled due to potential crash

When children are injured by dangerous toys, furnishings, or other children’s products, manufacturers and resellers can be held accountable for selling the hazardous item or failing to warn consumers of the risks. Children at Risk Thousands of children’s products are recalled every year when dangerous designs and manufacturing defects cause injuries and

Head injuries can affect certain parts of the brain that control memory retention, causing a condition known as anterograde amnesia. Understanding Anterograde Amnesia Damage to the brain caused by head trauma often causes amnesia, affecting parts of the brain that control memory. The most common type of amnesia, known as retrograde amnesia,

Most accidents involving large commercial trucks and smaller vehicles occur when truckers are following too close to the vehicle ahead. Commercial Truck Crashes Large commercial trucks often weigh up to 12,000 pounds when fully loaded with fuel and cargo. When traveling at highway speeds of up to 65 miles per hour, these