Last week, we discussed allegations made against Recovery blood clot filters in our blog. Sadly, NBC News reported that approximately 300 non-fatal injuries and 27 deaths have been linked to the medical devices, which were manufactured by C.R. Bard for three years about a decade ago. The news outlet released follow up story recently indicating...
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Maryland Bicycle Accident Kills Former Navy SEAL
NBC Washington reported recently that a former Navy SEAL, now retired, and Gulf War veteran was killed while he was riding his bike along Massachusetts Avenue in Bethesda on August 28. According to the news outlet, the 64-year-old victim was riding on Massachusetts Avenue near Osceola Road at around 6:15 a.m., when a Chevrolet Malibu...
Read MoreWhat is Vision Zero?
Recently, Washington City Paper had an interesting long-form story about Vision Zero, a pedestrian accident campaign aimed at reducing fatalities in major metropolitan areas including D.C. What is Vision Zero? We blogged about Vision Zero earlier this spring. By 2024, D.C. is attempting to end all fatal pedestrian accidents through public strategies and funding. Other cities...
Read MoreResearchers Study Use of Stem Cells in Treating Spinal Cord Injuries
Researchers are exploring a new therapy using stem cells to treat spinal cord injuries within the first 14 to 30 days of injury. What Is the Process for Using Stem Cells to Treat Spinal Cord Injuries? The therapy uses a population of cells derived from human embryonic stem cells containing progenitor cells that support nerve...
Read MoreD.C. Students to Receive Bicycle Safety Curriculum
The Bicycle Safety Curriculum WTOP-TV has reported that children in D.C. will be introduced to bike lessons, or a bicycle safety curriculum for the first time this school year. “Every second grader is going to learn how to ride a bike,” said Miriam Kenyon, director of health and physical education for District of Columbia Public Schools, according to...
Read MoreWoman, Dog Killed in Maryland EMS Crash
CBS Washington reported that a woman and her dog were killed in a crash involving an EMS vehicle on August 20 in Owings Mills. According to the news source, a supervisor with Baltimore County Emergency Medical Services was responding to a priority call when his vehicle collided with a car at around 3 p.m. It...
Read MoreDid Bard Blood Clot Filters Cause Deaths?
Recently, NBC News had an alarming report about Bard blood clot filters, which have been linked to defects, saying that thousands of Americans may have had the devices implanted in them. The news outlet investigated government data and discovered that approximately 300 non-fatal injuries and 27 deaths have been linked to Recovery filters, which are...
Read MoreDid Automakers Hide Keyless Ignition Defects?
Recently, a lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles seeking class action status alleging that 10 automakers concealed the risks of carbon monoxide poisoning associated with keyless ignition defects. According to the Consumerist, the lawsuit was filed in August, accusing the companies of failing to inform buyers of a “deadly defect” associated with keyless ignition switches....
Read MoreIs a Wisconsin Avenue Crosswalk Dangerous?
WUSA-TV reported that there was a pedestrian accident this summer at a crosswalk on Wisconsin Avenue in D.C. that many people claim is dangerous. According to the news source, the incident occurred in June when a man was walking at a crosswalk on Wisconsin Avenue at Veazy Street. A car traveling at full speed allegedly...
Read MoreShould We Stop Calling Crashes “Accidents”?
Recently, the Washington Post had an excellent editorial discussing how Americans often use the word “accident” to describe vehicle crashes when we should avoid using the term. The column, written by Emily Badger, discussed how the word “accident” actually means unintentional. “We accidentally drop dinner plates, or send emails before we're done writing them. The...
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