Sleep Apnea Bill Aims to Reduce Drowsy Driving

Earlier this month, Senator Cory Booker, D-N.J., introduced new legislation that would require the U.S. Department of Transportation to make sleep apnea testing and treatment mandatory for all rail operators and commercial truck drivers. Legislation requiring sleep apnea testing was proposed by the Obama administration in March 2016, but the current administration has announced its
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CarMax Has a History of Selling Vehicles with Safety Defects

According to a recent study conducted by the Center for Auto Safety, the Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety Foundation, and the MASSPIRG Education Fund, consumers may want to think twice before purchasing a used car at CarMax. Researchers found that over 25 percent of the used cars sold at eight CarMax locations across the
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Ride-Sharing Services and Drunk Driving

Uber, Lyft, and other ride-sharing services have reduced the number of drunk driving accidents in some cities. Ride sharing apps make it easy for people to get a safe ride home if they have had too much to drink. However, a new report suggests that while ride-sharing services may help prevent drunk driving accidents, they
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Adult Daycare Bus Crash Injures Ten and Causes Fatality in Timonium

On Thursday morning, an adult daycare bus engaged in a collision with a car. The bus crash occurred around 9:12 am in Timonium, Maryland when nine passengers were traveling to an adult daycare center. Five passengers incurred serious injuries in the bus crash, and three passengers, the bus driver, and the driver of the car
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Lack of Response to Safety Issues in Hospitals

According to a recent article published by USA Today, hospital safety issues are not always addressed in a timely or productive manner. Depending on the specific issue, patients can be at risk for a wide range of illnesses and infections. Even when safety issues are officially reported, hospitals rarely face consequences that are serious enough
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Hardships Faced by Temporary Employees

Researchers from Temple University’s Social Justice Lawyering Clinic at the Sheller Center for Social Justice recently published a report that takes a closer look at how temporary employees are treated in the workforce. The report found that a large number of temporary workers are paid less than the federal minimum wage and are vulnerable to
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Accountability for Smartphone Manufacturers

It is no secret that the rise in distracted driving accidents is closely related to cell phone use, including talking and texting while driving. In fact, approximately 40,000 people were fatally injured in car accidents last year alone, according to the National Safety Council. Drivers are responsible for their own behavior. If someone makes a
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