Ford's High-Tech Trucker Cap Could Prevent Drowsy Driving Truck Crashes Drowsy driving is a leading cause of car and truck accidents in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Commercial truck drivers and others who spend long periods of time on the road are particularly susceptible to participating in this unsafe driving behavior. […]

Knee Replacement Surgery Type Determines Recovery Knee replacement surgery is popular among older adults with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, gout, and other conditions or injuries that result in permanently-reduced mobility and severe chronic pain. When treatment options such as steroid injections and physical therapy don't deliver the desired results, partial or total knee replacement […]

Don't Fall For These Common Motorcycle Accident Myths Riding a motorcycle can be extremely dangerous. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in 2015 alone, 4,976 bikers were killed and an additional 88,000 were injured in motorcycle accidents in the United States. The consequences of serious motorcycle accidents can be devastating for everyone […]

Automaker Waymo Training Police To Handle Accidents Involving Self-Driving Cars Self-driving cars, also known as autonomous vehicles, are the future of transportation in the United States. Developers and proponents of autonomous vehicle technology made significant strides in 2017, with Congress passing bipartisan legislation making it easier for automakers to test their self-driving cars. Alphabet, Inc. […]

Why You Shouldn't Believe These Myths About Truck Accident Cases There are nearly 500,000 truck accidents each year in the United States, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Many of these accidents result in significant property damage, serious injuries, and death. Individuals fortunate enough to survive a major truck crash may face devastating physical, emotional, and financial […]

The Ongoing Effort To Reduce Oil Field Accident Fatalities Work in the oil and gas extraction industry may be lucrative, but it can also be extremely hazardous. Approximately 100 workers are killed in oil field accidents each year in the United States, but the oil and gas extraction industry accounts for a shocking 74 percent of the […]

FDA Sets Standards For Medical Device Data Security In recent years, more people rely on technological devices to help them complete daily tasks. Individuals aren't the only ones taking advantage of the latest advancements. Technological devices are part of the operational fabric in many U.S. industries and around the world. The health care industry is […]

On-Demand Trucking Raises Serious Questions About Driver Safety Uber became a household name by disrupting the transportation services industry, encouraging passengers to ditch traditional modes of transport—such as taxis or mass transit—in favor of a convenient and easy-to-use mobile app that automatically matches them to available drivers. Now Uber has signaled its intent to do the same with […]

DePuy Synthes Faces First Lawsuit Alleging Premature Failure Of The Attune Knee System® A Mobile, Alabama-based personal injury firm has filed a lawsuit against DePuy Synthes on behalf of a client who claims to have suffered significant injuries due to the premature failure of Attune Knee System implants. The lawsuit was filed on September 13, […]

Waymo To Launch First Self-Driving Taxi Service Without Human Backup Drivers Fully self-driving cars are making inroads. Alphabet, Inc. subsidiary Waymo announced it will stop using human backup safety drivers when testing its autonomous vehicles. It also plans to launch a commercial driverless taxi service in the near future. Waymo CEO John Krafcik made the announcement at the […]