The dangers associated with traumatic brain injury (TBI) have been well established for years. As the rate of TBI has increased and become a leading cause of death and injury in the country, researchers are trying to better understand the long-term effects of TBI on the body and brain of the affected individual. The normal […]
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Changes in Regulations for Licensed Commercial Truck Drivers
Commercial truckers should prepare to see new regulations take effect in 2018. These rules affect certain work requirements for truckers. These regulations are largely intended to improve the safety of truck drivers and other motorists through improved reporting, stricter time restrictions for driving, and expanded oversight of the use of substances. Electronic Logging Devices Installation […]
Polaris Recalls Additional ROVs Due to Fire Hazard
Polaris is in the news again for dangerous and defective Off-Highway Vehicles (ROVs). The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a press release about the latest recall of Polaris ROVs due to fire hazard. According to the press release, various models of 2014-2018 Polaris RZR XP 1000s are being impacted by this recall. Apparently, […]
Being Injured by a Distracted Driver
Distracted driving is a major factor leading to auto accidents and serious injury in the United States. There are various types of conduct that constitute distracted driving. Basically, anything that takes the driver’s attention off the road is considered a distraction that can result in a collision. This includes visual, manual and cognitive distractions, such […]
How Electronic Logging Devices Can Improve Truck Safety
Rules released in 2015 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) change the way that truckers log important information about their driving history. Under these regulations, truckers must use new technology known as an Electronic Log Device (ELD) to record data related to various job functions. Experts anticipate that ELD use will significantly improve […]
