For many Americans, traveling by bus is the most economical and efficient method of travel. However, some buses are unsafe and aren’t inspected closely enough for potential problems to be recognized before an accident happens.
May 31, 2012 The Hill (5/30, Baker) reports in its “Healthwatch” blog on a poll conducted for Common Good finding that “75 percent of those polled believe malpractice suits are contributing to the high cost of insurance and medical care” and that “large majorities…believe medical malpractice lawsuits are driving away good doctors.” The survey also … Read more
May 30, 2012 The New York Times (5/29, Mohn, Subscription Publication) reported on companies that have instituted a ban on cellphone use by employees while driving , noting that one year ago, the non-profit National Safety Council queried Fortune 500 companies about their policies. Out of “the 150 or so companies that responded, 20 percent … Read more
May 29, 2012 HealthDay (5/25, Preidt) reports, “About nine percent of all asthma cases in the United States are caused or made worse by work-related exposures,” according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The report, which was published in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, indicates that “state-by-state rates of workplace-related … Read more
Action 6 News indicates that a car accident happened Wednesday at 12:30 a.m. at the corner of Upper Gulph and Fletcher Roads in Tredyffrin Township.
May 24, 2012 The Seattle Times (5/24, Krisher) reports that, “in documents posted on its website this week, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration asked GM for information about fires in 2011 and 2012 Cruzes” as a part of their investigation into the matter that was based on “two complaints of fires that engulfed and … Read more
May 23, 2012 USA Today (5/23, Lloyd) reports, “Millions of injuries could be prevented every year if states adopted and enforced a set of laws and health policies with proven track records for saving lives, says a report out Tuesday, but many states are reluctant to do so when personal freedoms are at stake and … Read more
May 21, 2012 CNET News (5/20, Matyszczyk) reports that hybrids’ “silent factor has become so difficult that the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration is being forced, by this summer, to begin creating rules that will stipulate the minimum noise enjoyed by any car on the road.”
May 18, 2012 The Los Angeles Times (5/18, Hirsch) reports, “American Honda Motor Co. said it will recall 52,615 model year 2007-2008 Acura TL sedans in the United States to replace the power-steering hose.” Honda said that the “hose may deteriorate and leak fluid” which could “cause a loss of power-steering assistance or, if it … Read more
A Philadelphia mother and son who were tending to their broken-down car on Route 309 near the Camp Hill Road overpass were hit and killed Monday afternoon by a passing SUV.
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