Accidents that involve huge vehicles like buses or commercial trucks can have catastrophic consequences. Victims of these accidents are often in smaller cars that are destroyed after being hit by an 80,000-pound vehicle, and no amount of safety features can completely...
Month: October 2014
Dangerous dietary supplements can stay on shelves despite recalls
Thanks to the efforts and authority of the Food and Drug Administration, prescription drugs sold in the United States tend to be relatively safe. Any side effects or risks that the drugs do have must be disclosed. That being said, it is a mistake to assume that...
Every American has a Constitutional Right to Have Their Day in Court
Every American has a Constitutional right to have their day in court -- this right even applies to corporations and their front groups. But too often corporations and lawmakers happily exercise this right when they benefit, while working tirelessly to close the...
The Effect of Malpractice Reform on Emergency Department Care
440000People are killed every year by preventable medical errors. But too often our elected officials are focused on tort reform legislation that limits legal accountability and patients' rights instead of efforts to improve patient care. A just-released study...
Report: Long hours contributing to overprescription
We have all had those long work days when we are tired and anxious to be done. Working long hours can be physically and emotionally taxing on any person, and this can make it difficult to stay focused and make appropriate decisions. This can result in some sloppy...
Did fatigue or distraction contribute to deadly truck accident?
In a recent blog post, we explored trucking regulations in regards to fatigued driving. Truckers are particularly vulnerable to driving while drowsy due to the nature and pressures of their job, which is why they are expected to comply with trucking regulations to...