It seems that our possessions are closer than ever to “understanding†us. Remote activators can let us know where we lost our keys, fitness trackers measure a host of our bodies’ movements and processes and some...
Month: January 2015
The evolution of auto recall rates
Over the past several years, numerous media outlets have reported that much of the American public is suffering from a phenomenon referred to as recall fatigue. The concept of recall fatigue is rooted in the idea that when an overwhelming number of recalls is...
Commercial vehicle accident rates continue to rise – Part II
In our last post, we began a discussion of the frustrating fact that it is not always possible to make steady progress towards the goal of ensuring that the American public remains safe while on the road. We mentioned that one factor complicating motor vehicle safety...
Commercial vehicle accident rates continue to rise – Part I
It can be truly discouraging when progress is not being made in regards to important issues. Americans expect our lawmakers, medical researchers, scientists, educators and a host of other professionals to make steady progress towards improving the common good. And...
Thinking about personal alcohol breath tests: Part II
In our last post, we began a discussion about personal alcohol breath tests. We noted that it is surprisingly easy for a responsible motorist to unintentionally drive while intoxicated. We also noted that if more Americans purchased and regularly used personal alcohol...
Thinking about personal alcohol breath tests: Part I
Most Americans are acutely aware of how dangerous drunk driving can be. It is very rare that anyone is so reckless that he or she knowingly and intentionally gets behind the wheel while obviously drunk. More common is the scenario in which an ordinarily responsible...
Man says he suffered traumatic brain injury at county fair
A man from Mason County, West Virginia, has filed a lawsuit against Mason County Fair, Inc. for negligence that he says led to a traumatic brain injury. The incident occurred on Aug. 9, 2013, in Point Pleasant at the Mason County Fairgrounds.According to the...