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My articles in the past several issues of the Safety Report dealt with child safety in the car and in the home. Many of you have written that you enjoyed stories about when I fell out of a car or when I stuck a knife in an electrical socket. I was also on a submarine…
Read MoreFMCSA Focusing On Commercial Vehicle Driver Training
On January 7, 2013 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration held a “public listening session” to gather input on the topic of entry-level training for commercial vehicle drivers. The FMSCA is in the process of drafting rules to establish minimum standards for entry-level training for commercial vehicle drivers. History of the rule-making effort Commercial vehicle…
Read MoreFederal Tractor Trailer Electronic Stability Control Mandate Imminent
Any driver of a large commercial vehicle has a special responsibility to other motorists on the road: a truck accident is far more likely to injure occupants of other vehicles than a passenger vehicle crash. But, evolving technologies are increasingly helping make the highways safer for everyone. Electronic stability control systems have proven to be…
Read MoreFamily Sues Drug Company And Hospital Over Suspected Poisoning
The family of a man who died earlier this year after allegedly being poisoned by his wife has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the drug company, hospital and six doctors who they believe could have taken steps to prevent his death. Xiaoye Wang died at the University Medical Center of Princeton in January, nearly…
Read MoreConstruction Workplace Injuries Can Lead To Confusion For Workers
The construction industry is filled with difficult and dangerous jobs requiring the skill of specially-trained workers. Each worker at a job site has a specific role that others count on to complete the project in a timely cost-efficient manner. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for construction accidents to happen, and when they do, the injuries…
Read MoreCongestion Leading To New Jersey Car Accidents?
Recently, motorists heading westbound on Route 280 near West Orange, New Jersey were stuck in traffic. The reason: a car had flipped following a motor vehicle crash. The crash-which sent one person to the hospital-also shut down three lanes of traffic, causing slight delays for commuters. Traffic congestion is a common problem in urban areas,…
Read MoreBed Sores: Still Happening And Still Dangerous
With all of the advances of modern medicine, it is surprising that bed sores, or pressure ulcers, still happen frequently in nursing homes throughout the United States. Bed sores develop when people in hospitals or nursing homes are not moved frequently. Individuals placed into beds or wheelchairs are forced to lie or sit in the…
Read MoreNew Jersey Transit Bus Accident Sends 5 To The Hospital
Commuters in New Jersey often rely on mass transit to be able to get to work and run errands. For many of these commuters, hoping on a bus is just part of their daily commute and not one they put much thought into aside from making sure they have the proper fare to be riding.…
Read MoreSurgeons Who Play Video Games Make Fewer Surgical Errors
It is an unsettling thought to even think about, but the truth is that there are surgeons in New Jersey who made mistakes while operating on a patient. For the patient, these mistakes can lead to medical complications and the need for more procedures to correct what went wrong the first time. Studies focus on…
Read MoreDo New Jersey Marijuana Users Pose Higher Accident Risks?
Those with certain debilitating medical conditions in New Jersey can be in the state’s Medicinal Marijuana Program. If approved under this program, a patient’s physician will determine the proper dosage. The maximum amount is two ounces in a 30 day period. According to the New Jersey Department of Health, while using medicinal marijuana, patients are…
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