Shifting into or away from Daylight Savings Time is an adjustment, regardless of whether the hour is falling back or springing forward. It's natural to be a little tired with any change. Unfortunately, too many drivers get behind the wheel when fatigued and the...
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Month: October 2018
Testing finds toxic cadmium in adult jewelry at some chain stores
After a 2010 scandal involving cadmium in some children's jewelry of Chinese manufacture, several states outlawed the metal in kids' products -- but not for adults. By 2012, it seemed the metal was no longer being used in children's jewelry. However, the nonprofit...
Utah’s 0.05 blood alcohol standard could spread to other states
On Dec. 30, a new Utah law will go into effect, lowering the blood alcohol level for per se DUI from 0.08 percent to 0.05 percent. Utah will have the strictest blood alcohol level in the nation, although 0.05 is already the limit for ordinary drivers in most of...
4 FAQs about ongoing talcum powder litigation
The moment when you get the diagnosis of mesothelioma can be a difficult one. Although it is a rare cancer, it is aggressive and there is no cure.The diagnosis may seem out of the blue, but there is a common link for people with mesothelioma: exposure to asbestos....
NTSB calls on NHTSA for standardized drugged driving tests
Federal data shows that, of those drivers fatally injured in 2006 traffic crashes who were tested for drugs, 30 percent tested positive. By 2016, that percentage had jumped to 46 percent. Moreover, random roadside testing performed by the National Highway Traffic...
Halloween safety tips for tots, parents and the community
With Halloween and trick-or-treating coming up soon, it's important to remember that a moment of inattention by an adult could turn a traditional day of fun into a tragedy. According to the National Safety Council, kids are more than two times as likely to be struck...
U.S. Supreme Court to decide maritime law case involving manufacturer’s “bare metal” defense and when companies must warn of asbestos risk
A case before the U.S. Supreme Court examines whether manufacturers of products that require asbestos as an add-on component should have to warn users of the risk, even when the product as it leaves the manufacturer contains no asbestos. The case was brought by two...
What will a Tennessee DUI cost you?
When you get behind the wheel after a night of drinking, you aren't thinking about the consequences. After all, at the time, you feel like you are sober enough to drive.If you see flashing lights in the rearview mirror, your mind might start asking what this might...
Minimize The Risk Of Explosion As A User Of E-Cigarettes
How safe are e-cigarettes?Sure, they are convenient, run by lithium-ion batteries that power up quickly and hold a charge for an extended period. In some cases, however, e-cigarettes have caused severe injuries. As we discussed in a post last month, many of these...
Report raises concerns about construction-related work injuries amid economic growth
According to a recent study, many construction workers in the South may not be covered by medical insurance or even legally-required workers' compensation insurance. The study is called "Build a Better South: Construction Working Conditions in the US South." It was...