Consumer use of mobile devices has changed the way we behave. Although much emphasis has focused on drivers, there is growing evidence that pedestrians are increasingly at risk. Texting, emailing, talking on the phone, listening to music, and playing video games while walking can, and…
A pedestrian was injured by a flying construction saw blade that broke loose while workers were cutting concrete on a New York street to update the water mains underground. The three-foot long circular blade flew approximately 100 feet before hitting the woman, cutting a deep…
Ever wonder why we keep hearing that we live in a litigious society? I encourage all my readers to share this story the next time you hear someone complaining about the high cost of litigation or frivolous lawsuits. On November 16, 2009, Kevin and Michelle…
Some of the most common driving distractions seem harmless, such as looking at billboards or people, talking on the radio, interacting with passengers, reaching for objects, and eating or drinking. Like texting, all these distractions are dangerous because they take our eyes and our concentration…