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Sleep Apnea Increases Risk of Severe Truck Accidents
In a recent study by Virginia Tech researchers, truck drivers who are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea but do not follow required treatment protocols are five times more likely to be involved in a severe collision. Previous research shows that obstructive sleep...
Johnson & Johnson Found Liable in Pinnacle Hip Implant Case
A federal jury issued a $500 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson after concluding that the company’s Pinnacle metal-on-metal hip implants were defective in design. The plaintiffs in the case are Texas residents who had the device implanted and alleged that...
Dallas Police to Enact “No Refusal DWI Initiative” for St. Patrick’s Day
Dallas police is reminding people that it will be conducting a “No Refusal DWI Initiative” for St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Beginning Thursday at 6 p.m. and ending Monday at 6 a.m., anyone stopped under suspicion of drunk driving will be served a search warrant for a...
Majority of Drivers Still Drive Recklessly According to New Study
A new survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals that 87 percent of motorists engage in a minimum of one risky behavior while driving. The study asked participants which reckless driving habits they had engaged in within the last thirty days. It analyzed...
CDC Says Lumber Liquidators Flooring Poses Risk to Human Health
Following an investigation requested by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) have determined that Lumber Liquidators flooring increases the risk of cancer due to the levels of formaldehyde in the...
OHP Cracking Down on Drivers Speeding in Construction Zones
Oklahoma State Troopers are cracking down on drivers speeding along the construction zone on I-244. According to police, they have handed out more than 137 citations and 42 warnings. Police say that they have seen drivers traveling between 80-100 miles per hour in the...
Potholes Costing Americans Billions of Dollars
Potholes occur on roads everywhere. It probably doesn't come as a surprise to learn that across the United States, drivers are collectively spending around $3 billion dollars a year to repair damage to their cars that has been caused by potholes. Repairs can range...
OSHA Warns Oil Workers about Risks in Manual Gauging of Tanks
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) have identified significant safety and health risks that workers face at oil and gas extraction sites. Workers that manually open and gauge...
NHTSA Seeks to change Dangerous Driving Behaviors as Traffic Fatalities Spike in 2015
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced a sharp increase in traffic fatalities in the first nine months of 2015. Over 26,000 traffic deaths occurred in this time period, compared to 23,796 traffic deaths in the first nine months of 2014....
Essure® Contraceptive Device May Have Violated FDA Rules
A federal judge in Philadelphia is currently reviewing several lawsuits against Bayer, the manufacturer of Essure, a permanent birth control device. The lawsuit was brought forward after a group of women suffering from health problems caused by Essure formed a support...