According to McClatchyDC.com, the National Transportation Safety Board has urged bus and truck manufacturers to install data recorders on vehicles so that they can be studied in the event of a catastrophic accident. The NTSB made the recommendations following a fiery truck accident last year...
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How Can I Safely Change a Tire After a Blowout?
Have you ever suffered a tire blowout or an auto part failure on a major roadway? There are some ways that you can safely pull over a disabled vehicle and reduce your chances of being involved in a car accident. First, before an incident occurs, it may be wise to invest in a roadside assistance...
Read MoreShould I Move Over if I See a Stopped Police Car?
Have you ever seen a police officer pulled over on the side of the road and wondered how you should proceed? Did you know that there are laws to move over that provide officials with adequate space when they are stopped? According to WUSA9,...
Read MoreAmtrak Accident: Government to Require Cameras in Train Cabs
According to the Associated Press, President Barack Obama’s administration says that it is drafting rules that would require railroads to install cameras inside train cabs. Installation of Cameras in Train Cabs The cameras would record the actions of engineers operating trains. The announcement comes after an Amtrak train traveling from D.C. to New York City derailed...
Read MoreConcussion Treatments Are in High Demand From Athletes and Veterans
Researchers Continue to Search for Answers to Help Concussion Victims Three years ago, a patient of Dr. Paul G. Harch, a doctor who researches concussion treatments, had suffered a concussion from a simple fall where she had hit her head. The result of that one fall was unshakeable headaches, swings in mood and trouble concentrating....
Read MoreAsbestos Found in Children’s Crayons & Toys
Asbestos Found in Children's Crayons & Toys CNN reported recently that four boxes of crayons and two toy crime lab kits sold in America have tested positive for traces of asbestos. The findings come in a report done by the advocacy group EWG Action Fund. The group allegedly...
Read MoreThe ‘July Effect’: How Do I Know if My Doctor is Safe?
If you plan to undergo a medical procedure this month, or if you end up in the hospital, you should be aware of the ‘July effect’. This phenomenon involves errors made by medical providers due to the influx of new interns and residents that begin working at facilities during July. According to a column published...
Read MoreD.C. Pedestrian Accidents Spur Safety Push
According to the Georgetown Dish, a pair of fatal pedestrian accidents near the Wisconsin Avenue corridor recently has inspired a call for a safety push for crucial improvements. The news source reported that within a 24-hour span recently, a 31-year-old Arlington man and a 79-year-old Northwest woman were killed in pedestrian accidents along the traffic...
Read MoreHow Can I Safely Operate a Scooter?
Sadly, on July 5, a Southeast Washington DC man was killed on Benning Road after his scooter hit a concrete median. According to WUSA-TV, the victim, 34, lost control of a 2012 Tao Tao scooter heading westbound...
Read MoreMaryland Speed Boat Accident Kills One, Injures Seven
Sadly, a young girl was killed recently and seven people were injured in a Maryland boat accident on Chesapeake Bay. According to Reuters, the accident involved a speedboat race, where an operator lost control of his vessel and slammed it into spectators who were watching from other boats that were tethered together. The accident occurred on...
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