One issue that has to be monitored closely is a child's oxygen and blood flow in the womb. If the blood flow is cut off or the child is not getting enough oxygen, then they could suffer injuries from birth asphyxia. Birth asphyxia is not always a result of medical...
Are seatbelts any match for truck accidents?
Enforcing seat belt wearing helped states across America drastically reduce traffic fatalities. In spite of this, some people still refuse to wear seat belts. Some drivers and passengers also raise questions about its true effectiveness. After all, can a seat belt...
Are older commercial truckers riskier drivers?
Do older truck drivers make you anxious on the road? You might have good reason to feel a little nervous. Several studies have confirmed that seniors can become risky drivers on the road, according to CBS News. Most of this stems from the natural process of getting...
Trucker substance abuse violations increasing
Early last year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration began tracking and logging truck driver drug and alcohol infractions. It did so to enhance roadway safety across Pennsylvania and the rest of the nation. Now, research compiled since the FMCA’s Drug and...
Deaths from drivers running red lights are on the rise
Everyone knows that running red lights put drivers and other road users at risk. In spite of this, people run red lights all the time. To combat this, cities and even small towns have launched campaigns and installed traffic cameras. Unfortunately, people continue to...
How important are near misses to medical error studies?
When most studies look at medical errors, they look at the instances where patients suffer adverse effects. These may range from allergic reactions to dismemberment and death. Studying the near misses that someone else catches and resolves before things go awry may...
