I blog often about the dangers of distracted driving, but some motorists take their habits to the opposite extreme – too courteous or overcautious. They: Drive well-below the posted speed limit especially in inclement weather. Wait for a green light at right-turn-on-red intersections. Let others…
Texting is hardly the only way that drivers lose focus. It may surprise you, but most people fail to recognize that they participate in distracted driving on a regular basis. Your daily cup of coffee can be a significant distraction that can hinder safe, attentive…
In December 6, 2012, Christopher Weigl, a 23-year-old Boston University graduate student, was riding his bicycle in a marked bike lane when a 16-wheel tractor-trailer was making a right turn from the left lane (known as a “right hook turn”) and collided with the young…
We rely on manufacturers to make safe products, employers to maintain safe workplaces and property owners to keep their properties safe. We also assume that governmental agencies will keep the public safe. In reality, sometimes dangerous products and unsafe conditions are only remedied after someone
According to the Brain Injury Association of America, more than 2.4 million children and adults in the United States sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Whether the victim is an adult, a child, or an infant, TBIs can have a major impact on individuals and…
The price of gasoline has dropped significantly in the past few months – to the lowest it has been since 2009. Even though gas prices have started their annual springtime migration higher, motorists are still saving money at the pump. That’s a good thing, right?…
Setting our clocks to Daylight Savings Time (DSL) is simple, but adjusting our internal clocks is more difficult. In fact, several studies have shown that “springing forward” causes an increases the number of traffic accidents. Researchers at the University of British Columbia analyzed 20 years…
It can happen in an instant! Eleven-year-old Jesse Rivera, Jr. is living with the consequences of a seat back failure. He was sitting behind his father in the backseat of his family’s Audi sedan when it was rear-ended in San Antonio, Texas in 2012. The…
Cell phone distraction rates are alarmingly high. Nonetheless, drivers, especially teens and young adults are constantly plugged into technology. According to poll by the American Auto Association (AAA), 94% of teen drivers acknowledge the dangers of texting and driving, but 35% admitted to doing it
Bristol Hospital, a general medical and surgical hospital in Bristol, CT, recently celebrated over a year without a safety error. How did they do it? By implementing a simple but effective method proven successful in other industries. In 2010, board members of the Connecticut Hospital…
The following is a conversation between my two oldest grandsons, Jake, 6, and Micah, 5: Jake: Popi loves me most. Micah: Does not! He loves me most! Jake: I’m bigger than you! Micah: Yeah…bigger butt! Jake: No, I’m taller, I have bigger hands and I…
Distracted driving remains a significant and high-profile safety concern. While the vast majority of motorists believe they are more careful than others on our roadways, research has shown that most of them are not making safe decisions while behind the wheel. Are you one of…
