A new report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration suggests that truck driver fatigue may play a role in up to 40 percent of trucking accidents. Fatigue in general is dangerous. It increases response time, decreases alertness, reduces critical thinking, and may even result in temporary losses of consciousness. When these things happen […]
Can a New Test Detect Asbestos-Related Lung Cancer Earlier?
A new test developed by scientists at the University of Louisville may offer great hope to people who have been exposed to asbestos. The test measures specific compounds in exhaled breath and has proven 95 percent effective at detecting lung cancer, a common consequence of asbestos exposure. This quick, noninvasive, and entirely painless test can […]
Medical Negligence Third Leading Cause of Death in U.S.
A recent report published in the Journal of Patient Safety suggests that medical malpractice is the third leading cause of death in the United States. While unrelated, this report follows an exhaustive study conducted by ProPublica in which it was found that securing expert testimony in medical malpractice cases is becoming increasingly difficult. Many […]
Intoxicated Driver Fails to see Cyclist Stuck in Windshield
A 20-year-old man in Manitowoc, Wisconsin struck a cyclist who was delivering papers on January 24. The driver did not stop his vehicle and proceeded to run a stop sign, striking another vehicle before arriving at his residence. At first, this pedestrian accident doesn’t sound entirely unusual. After all, bicyclists are hit by vehicles daily […]
Indiana Pileup Kills Three, Injures over 20
A pileup involving more than 40 vehicles on January 24 left three dead and 22 injured. The traffic accident occurred on I-94 just outside of Michigan City, Indiana, and involved both passenger vehicles and large trucks. Many of the smaller vehicles were pinned underneath the trailers of semi-trucks. Tragically, due to whiteout conditions, some stayed […]
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