It may seem obvious. It may seem an unnecessary public service caution to express. Especially for us northern Michiganders. But for whatever the reason, once winter returns the local news is ripe with car crashes occurring in our area, most often because a driver was…
Honda has confirmed that a Takata airbag inflator ruptured during a July crash near Pittsburgh involving a 1991 Honda Accord, and that shrapnel from the rupture likely lead to the death of the young driver. This would be the ninth death linked to defective Takata…
The holidays are a time for fun and celebration with family and friends. That being said, the hectic pace of the holidays can also present increased safety risks.
Smith & Johnson’s partner, L. Page Graves, argued a case of first impression regarding liability against the MDOT for failing to maintain parallel parking spaces in reasonable repair for the safety of pedestrians exiting their motor vehicle, before the Michigan Supreme Court, dated December 9,…
Yesterday, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration finally issued a long-awaited rule that requires an estimated 3 million commercial truck and bus drivers to electronically track the hours they spend at the wheel of their vehicles. The press release is here. Such drivers have been require
It’s the holiday season and many people will be visiting friends and loved ones in nursing homes and care facilities. Aside from visiting and sharing holiday joy, it provides an important opportunity to be on the lookout for any signs that a loved one may…
As we’ve all heard a thousand times, “you only have one chance to make a first impression.” Being well-groomed and well-dressed go a long way toward making that good first impression, but leading with a bright smile and fresh breath are key to sealing the…
Approximately 1,000 pedestrians are killed in traffic accidents in the United States annually with thousands more injured. Pedestrian deaths in New Jersey totaled 169 last year after a record low in 2013. Pedestrian accidents are a major concern throughout the United States. In New Jersey,…
Several ski resorts in Northern Michigan have already opened and several more have announced their season will begin this weekend. With that in mind, it is time to re-check and make sure your and your child’s ski or snowboarding helmet fits properly and is not cracked or damaged,…
Zofran is the marketed name of Ondansetron, an anti-nausea medication that is sometimes prescribed to women in the first trimester of their pregnancy to treat morning sickness. The manufacturer is alleged to have encouraged doctors to prescribe this powerful medication to pregnant women although it
Pressure ulcers (a/k/a bedsores or pressure sores), which have been used as an indicator of quality of care, are a widespread problem in long-term care settings. A study by Gosnell and VanEtten finds that pressure ulcers affect approximately 1 million Americans each year. Pressure ulcers…
Thanksgiving is all about turkey, cranberries, football, and traffic jams. A Plymouth Rock Assurance study shows that midday hours are the busiest for travel in New Jersey.
