Does Chrysler’s Quick Recall of Ram Trucks Mean More Manufacturer Responsibility?
November 09,2017
In June, one month after issuing its recall, 2017 Fiat Chrysler Automobiles began the program affecting 1.25 million of its Dodge Ram pickups to correct a software error that may have been linked to reports of one crash death and two injuries. The erroneous code could temporarily disable the vehicles’ side air bag and deployment of seat belt pretensioners – which firmly secure passengers in a crash. The error was detec...
One in Four Nursing Home Abuse Allegations Goes Unreported
November 07,2017
More than 25 percent of sexual and physical abuse allegations by seniors about their caregivers are apparently going unreported to police, according to a government audit, which accuses Medicare of failing to enforce a federal law that requires immediate notification of these crimes. The Health and Human Services inspector general's (IG) office issued an "early alert" in August 2017 based on preliminary findings from ca...
Side over Side or End over End, Rollover Accidents are Some of the Worst
October 06,2017
Road conditions and visibility aren't the best, but you aren't having too much trouble. You know you’re a good driver, your car is in decent shape, and you’ve driven the section of the highway hundreds of times before. You might be going a bit too fast or have taken your hand off the wheel for a second to adjust the temperature when your wheels slide into a slippery patch on the road. The next thing you know, you've sp...
Health Issues Can Affect Truck Driver Safety
September 01,2017
Truck drivers operate heavy machinery in traffic for long hours at a time. They encounter weather conditions that are difficult to navigate, such as heavy rain, high winds, and icy roads. They have to quickly react to other vehicles on the road that may stop short or cut into lanes without signaling. However, the less obvious issue of driver health can be one of the most important safety risks. Sleep apnea, high blood pres...
Even Emergency Vehicles Have Accidents
August 30,2017
Emergency vehicles are usually in a hurry to get somewhere. Imagine being that person on the stretcher in the back of the ambulance on the way to the hospital, or the homeowner who called the fire department to put out the flames, or the just robbed employee waiting for police. When you need that kind of help, each minute you wait can feel like an eternity. It's one of the reasons you should be sure to regularly use your m...
