Law Student Dies in Car Crash Three Days after Recall Notice from GM
The New York Times recently reported on the tragic death of a third-year law student three days after she received the official recall notice for her 2006 GM Saturn. It was the third recall for...
Read MoreHeadphones Make Children More Likely to Be Victims of Pedestrian Accidents
Driving or walking with headphones or earbuds on isn’t illegal in New Jersey But is it unsafe? Many experts consider headphones unsafe for drivers, and they may be even more dangerous for pedestrians. A Maryland...
Read MoreNCAA Settlement to Improve Head-Injury Policies
The New York Times reports that the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has reached a tentative settlement in a class-action lawsuit brought by former college players seeking reforms to college head-injury policies. The proposed settlement...
Read MoreIs a Nursing Home Overmedicating Your Loved One
According to a federal government study, 88% of Medicare claims for antipsychotic medications prescribed by doctors for nursing home patients were for treating symptoms of dementia. An estimated 300,000 nursing home residents are receiving such drugs....
Read MoreVehicle-to-Vehicle Communication Could Increase Traffic Safety
The US Department of Transportation has announced a “Proposed Rulemaking to Begin Implementation of Vehicle-to-Vehicle Communications Technology.” According to U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx: This technology could move us from helping people survive crashes to...
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