Posts by Bruce Plaxen
The FMCSA Has Proposed New Rules to Make Trucking Safer
Many people are preparing themselves to reach new goals in the new year – including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The organization plans to recommend several new rules that revolve around the use of electronic logging devices (ELDs), automatic emergency braking systems (AEBs), and roadside truck inspections. These new rules are all designed…
Read MorePortable Bed Rails Recalled Due to Multiple Deaths
Out of all of the products that you would expect to be recalled for dangerous reasons, the worst type of product that would come to mind would be any type of healthcare equipment. Yet, bed assist handles and bed rails were the recent subject of a recall in late December of last year. Drive DeVilbiss…
Read MoreWhat to Do If You Were a Passenger Injured in a Car Accident in Maryland
When we hear of people who can potentially be injured in a car accident, our minds usually think of the drivers of the vehicles. Less often do we think of the injuries that passengers can sustain from car accidents. Just like the drivers involved in a car accident, passengers can endure severe injuries in a…
Read MoreUniversity of Maryland Medical Systems Discontinues Use of Race-Based Algorithm
Have you ever wondered how two patients with the same condition can receive different forms of treatment? Well, one of the reasons for this phenomenon could be the race-based algorithms that hospitals and emergency rooms use. Race-based algorithms are a technique that the medical community has used for decades to determine what treatment plan the…
Read MoreHazmat Violations Plaguing the Trucking Industry
What if, when driving alongside a commercial truck, you had to worry not only about the possibility of a fatal truck accident, but also being exposed to hazardous materials in the midst of the accident? Unfortunately, that is the reality many motorists find themselves in due to the notorious hazmat violations that have been broken…
Read MoreWhat Is Laboratory Malpractice?
Laboratory personnel have a myriad of responsibilities, from collecting and testing samples to interpreting and recording results. It is the responsibility of the laboratory personnel to administer test results in an accurate, understandable, and timely manner. Failure to do so could result in an act of medical malpractice. Laboratory errors are more common than you…
Read MoreCold Weather Affects Cars. Make Sure You Stay Safe.
For people who love the cold, this is the best time of the year. This is the time where daylight savings ends and the temperature begins to drop. Just like everyone has to adjust to the weather by bundling up, drivers will have to adjust to the conditions that the cold weather will cause for…
Read MoreStaffing Shortages Affect Quality of In-Home and Residential Care
Many people search for alternative care for their loved ones outside of the traditional nursing homes and senior care facilities. For elderly adults with physical or age-related disabilities who want to maintain some form of independence, residential care facilities have always been the default choice. But opinions are starting to change. The pandemic contributed to…
Read MoreTraumatic Brain Injury Causes Death of Teen Football Player
Elijah Gorham was a 17-year-old student athlete with a heart of gold. His friends and family were always drawn to his charismatic and caring nature. Whenever a student had a problem, he was always the first person to offer a solution with a winning smile. One of the things he loved to do was play…
Read MoreIncrease in Car Crashes and Deaths Since Pandemic
It was no surprise that during the mandatory shutdown last year, the number of cars on the road decreased. You would think that the number of fatal car accidents would have decreased last year due to the limited number of cars in traffic. Yet, recent surveys from traffic experts have shown that there has been…
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