Intersections can be very dangerous areas, for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, especially during peak driving times such as “rush hour” when vehicle traffic volumes are at their…
Today, I was contemplating how many times people put their own lives and the lives of others at risk when driving in a distracted way. Although repeated studies show an increase in auto accidents…
This morning, I posted Let the message wait…, a blog about the dangers of distracted driving in general and texting or talking on the phone and driving, in particular. The blog was picked up and…
Obviously, cell phones play a significant role in society today. However, due to our increased reliance on them cell phones can pose as many hazards as they do conveniences especially while driving….
Many drivers and passengers feel more secure in automobiles today thanks to airbags. But what if an airbag does not deploy in the event of a serious accident? A woman tells of an accident in which…
According to the NHTSA’s “National Survey of Drinking and Driving Attitudes and Behaviors,” four out of five people identified drunk driving as a “major threat” to…
A jury will decide the wrongful death of a man who was crushed between a truck and rail tanker car. The man was sitting in his car outside his employer’s facility when a trucker backed into…
Many ski resorts are announcing increased safety inspections and maintenance following a ski lift accident at the Sugarloaf resort in Maine. Eight people were taken to the hospital after a…
Everyone makes mistakes, but what happens when a doctor makes a mistake and fails to diagnose a serious medical condition? While still grieving the death of their loved one, a family has filed a…
As our teens begin to drive, we take the passenger seat while teaching them safe driving skills and the importance of avoiding driver distractions. Sometimes they drive dangerously close to the…
A 19-year-old Chapman University soccer player died in March 2009 after suddenly collapsing during a game. He was rushed to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Now his parents have filed…
A web of misfortunate continues to loom over the Broadway production of “Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark. In early November, I wrote about the risks to the stunt actors in this production and…