Speed kills, as the saying goes. And that’s one reason to be very concerned about the latest results of an effort to stop dangerous drivers.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, a consortium of safety groups and law enforcement officials throughout North America, conducted its annual Operation Safe Driver Week this year from July 11-17. The event is a coordinated effort between police in the United States, Mexico and Canada to identify unsafe motor vehicle drivers and unsafe commercial truck drivers.
The stated purpose of the event is to reduce motor vehicle crashes caused by ...
Neurosurgery is complicated. When mistakes are made before, during or after neurosurgery, a patient is exposed to potentially dire complications. A study released over the summer identified the top factors in medical malpractice claims against neurosurgeons.
The Doctors Company is a physician- owned medical malpractice insurance provider. In August it released the findings of its internal study of medical malpractice lawsuits and claims involving neurosurgeons between 2014 and 2019 (“The Malpractice Experience of Neurosurgeons 2014-2019: Patient Selection and ...
While the percentage of fatal drunk driving crashes has fallen over the last 10 years, more than one out of every four traffic deaths in the U.S. is still caused by a drunk driver.
In August the federal government released its most recent findings on drunk driving (“State Alcohol-Impaired-Driving Estimates”). It’s a bit of good news and bad news.
The report covers 2019, the most recent year with finalized drunk-driving data, but it also examines this dangerous driving habit over the previous 10 years.
In 2019 more than 10,000 people were killed in drunk-driving crashes. ...
Defective medical devices can pose serious consequences to patients. Recent media reports suggest there may be many more patient deaths from faulty medical devices than previously known.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is the federal agency responsible for the regulation of medical devices in this country. Before medical devices hit the market for patient use, manufacturers must prove they are safe to gain FDA approval.
Reports of Defective Medical Devices
The FDA also monitors the safety of medical devices after approval. One way this is done is through the FDA’s ...
For years, distracted driving has been a growing cause of serious motor vehicle accidents, including those involving commercial truck drivers. We now know the top distractions for truck drivers.
The most recent federal statistics show that more than 3,100 people died in distracted driving crashes in 2019. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration defines distracted driving as any activity that causes a driver to lose focus on the task at hand, including:
· Texting on a cell phone
· Talking on a cell phone
· Eating or drinking
· Adjusting the radio
· Talking to passengers
These ...
A review of 10 years of lawsuits reveals that the top medical malpractice allegations are for surgical errors and diagnostic mistakes. And these medical errors cause patients the most severe harm.
Covery’s, a medical malpractice insurance provider, reviewed closed medical malpractice lawsuits between 2010 and 2019, which resulted in a comprehensive report: “A Call for Action: Insights From a Decade of Malpractice Claims.” That 10-year review included more than 20,000 claims of medical malpractice involving slightly fewer than 12,000 adverse events.
Errors Most ...
Inspectors recently found that a substantial percentage of U.S. commercial truckers were violating federal rules designed to keep dangerously tired truck drivers off the road.
In May the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance conducted its annual International Roadcheck event – three days of random roadside inspections of truckers and their rigs. Inspectors throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico uncovered thousands of unsafe truck drivers and unsafe vehicles.
The most serious of violations issued are called out-of-service violations because the truck driver or ...
What role should pharmacists play in preventing serious medication errors? In a hospital setting, one study shows they can have a major impact in protecting patients from severe harm.
According to a whitepaper from the National Center for Biotechnology (“Medication Dispensing Errors and Prevention”), 7,000 to 9,000 people in the United States die every year from a medication error. Medication errors are a common type of medical error. A 2016 Johns Hopkins University study asserts that medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the country.
“Right” Drug ...
In a preview of even larger numbers to come next month, inspectors found more than 1,200 commercial trucks with dangerously unsafe brakes in just one day.
Earlier in July the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance, a group of truck safety and law enforcement officials throughout North America, revealed it had, in May, conducted surprise roadside inspections of semi-trucks. The previously unannounced “Brake Safety Day” included some 10,000 inspections.
The CVSA said the inspections largely were focused on faulty truck brakes and was a precursor to its annual “Brake Safety ...
Personal Injury Trial Process in Missouri
If you are considering pursuing legal action in a personal injury case, you may be wondering what the potential trial process will involve. The St. Louis personal injury lawyers at Gray Ritter Graham are here to help you understand what to expect in a personal injury trial.
It is important to note that each personal injury case is different, and you should consult with a Missouri personal injury attorney to determine if your case may go to trial. Our St. Louis personal injury attorneys can help guide you through the personal injury trial process ...
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