Posts by Bruce Plaxen
Can Prescription Medication Cause Impaired Driving Accidents?
Although everyone is aware of the dangers of drinking and driving, not as many realize that prescription drugs and driving are not a safe combination, either. For millions of Americans, prescribed medications are a daily part of life – we need them for managing health conditions, for temporary illnesses, or other medical issues. The downside…
Read MoreMalnutrition and Dehydration in Maryland Nursing Homes
Common forms of nursing home abuse or neglect include malnutrition and dehydration. Malnutrition can occur in elderly persons when they are not provided with enough food to eat, the right food to eat, or if certain health issues prevent them from eating properly. Dehydration can happen when a nursing home resident loses bodily fluids and…
Read MoreWhat Is the Most Dangerous Car in America?
Even the safest and most defensive driver can find themselves in a crash when a reckless or negligent driver is on the road. In some cases, though, the type of car you drive can make a difference in the seriousness of your injuries. The size, safety rating, or age of your vehicle can all come…
Read MoreWinter’s Almost Over: Check Out These Spring Driving Safety Tips
The dangers of winter driving are nearly behind us – the snow, the ice, the salted roads. With spring just around the corner, many of us are looking forward to getting back on the road in our cars, SUVs, and motorcycles without worry of winter weather. However, spring can bring some problems of its own,…
Read MoreTrucks, Left-Hand Turns, and Why They Should Be Avoided
You may have not noticed before that UPS delivery trucks almost never turn left. See if you do next time you are out and driving around. It is not that UPS trucks are unable to turn left, and it is not a mandate, but there is a scientific and data-driven method behind the “no left…
Read MoreIf the New Nike FlyEase Is Truly for Disabled Athletes, Why Won’t Nike Use the Word?
Sports shoe giant Nike recently made headlines after the introduction of their new Nike GO FlyEase sneaker, a shoe that can be taken on and off completely hands-free. The sneaker’s design is built on how a person typically kicks off a shoe at the end of the day, utilizing a hinge and tensioner that works…
Read MoreAre Teens Old Enough to Be Long-Haul Truckers?
If you are the parent of a teen, it might be hair-raising to think about them getting behind the wheel of a tractor-trailer and hauling heavy cargo across state lines. However, this is the goal of a proposed pilot program by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), as well as a growing bipartisan group…
Read MoreWomen More at Risk of Injury and Death in Car Crashes Than Men
A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) finds that women are at a higher risk than men for injury or death in car crashes of equal severity. The findings from this study were of interest, as these higher risks are not due to the physiological differences between men and women, but…
Read MoreInjuries to the Chest from Vehicle Crashes
When we think of car accidents, we often picture broken bones, cuts and lacerations, or whiplash. However, one injury that is far more common is injury to the chest. Whether from airbags, seat belts or the steering wheel, occupants of a car or truck can suffer serious physical trauma during a vehicle collision. The issue…
Read MoreSleep Apnea and Commercial Truck Drivers
A new study reveals that almost half of all commercial truck drivers may be at risk for obstructive sleep apnea, a condition that can cause drowsiness and fatigue behind the wheel. This study is of note because up until now, experts believed that this number was much lower; more in the range of seven to…
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