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Feds Determine Fatal Bus Accident in Arizona Caused By Distracted Driver
Washington, D.C. — Today the National Transportation Safety Board determined that last year’s fatal tour bus accident near Dolan Springs, Ariz. was a result of the driver being distracted by his manipulation of the driver’s side door as he was traveling about 70 mph on a divided highway. As the driver attended to the door, [...]
Investigation Contines in Tour Bus Accident near Dolan Springs, Ariz.
On June 22 the National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public Board meeting on its investigation into a multiple-fatality, single-vehicle tour bus accident that occurred last year near Dolan Springs, Ariz. The purpose of the meeting will be to determine probable cause of the accident and to consider proposed safety recommendations to reduce the [...]
Personal Injury Cases and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Personal injury lawsuits often involve a number of emotional and psychological disorders in addition to medical and financial issues. One psychological disorder commonly found in conjunction with serious accidents is post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. PTSD is a psychosocial disorder that develops after an instance or period of severe trauma or stress. PTSD is classified [...]
Study Finds Arsenic in Playgrounds Nothing to Worry About
Arsenic in playgrounds nothing to worry about: U of A study Pressure treated wooden playground structures do not live up to the bad reputation they have earned as being harmful to children, according to the findings of a new University of Alberta study. Chris Le, a scientist in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry, can [...]
Police Recognize Dog Bite Prevention Week
In 2009, Fairfax County Animal Control Officers responded to 946 reports of dog bites; in 2008, there were 890. While many of these bites were not considered severe, some of them were. In recognition of National Dog Bite Prevention Week, officers urge residents to keep dogs leashed every time you take them for a walk, [...]
Levit & James Announces Release of Best Authority v 2.7
LEESBURG, Va.-Levit & James, Inc. has announced that Best Authority Version 2.7 will be released in June 2010 and will be compatible with newly-released Microsoft 2010. Best Authority is currently certified for use with Windows 7. Since 2006, Best Authority has been the leading software application for creating professional-quality Tables of Authorities in legal briefs, [...]
Global Road Safety Issues and Strategies
Throughout the world, roads are bustling with people operating cars, buses, trucks, motorcycles, and mopeds; with pedestrians; and with other types of travelers. Travel made possible by motor vehicles supports economic and social development in many countries and makes transporting goods and people fast and easy. Despite these benefits, however, motor vehicles are involved in [...]
Safety Review of Avandia
The Food and Drug Administration FDA is reviewing data submitted in August 2009 from a large, long-term study on possible heart-related risks with the diabetes drug Avandia rosiglitazone. FDA’s review is ongoing. No new conclusions or recommendations about the use of rosiglitazone in the treatment of type 2 diabetes have been made at this time. [...]
VA criticized for lax highway safety laws, yet fatalities continue to decline
According to an advocacy group known as the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety, Virginia is among the nine worst states for highway safety laws. Even so, Virginia continues to see fewer and fewer traffic fatalities. The Virginia Highway Safety Office VAHSO reports that Virginia had 821 traffic fatalities in 2008, the fewest since 1966. [...]
New study shows driving hinders talking
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It is well known that having a conversation (for example on a cell phone) impairs one’s driving. A new study indicates the reverse is also true: Driving reduces one’s ability to comprehend and use language. The findings, from researchers at the University of Illinois, appear in the journal Psychonomic Bulletin & Review. [...]
