Medications are vital for health care. But medication errors injure hundreds of thousands of patients in this country each year. There are ways, however, to prevent this medical malpractice. Medication error explained Medication errors are preventable events involving...
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Federal automobile safety agency may be heading for reform
With the arrival of a new Administration, some are renewing their calls for an overhaul of the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration, or NHSTA. In the last few months, a group of automobile safety organizations criticized NHSTA’s performance when it comes to...
Medical malpractice, the use of AI and physician liability
Medical advancements are always occurring. This not only helps patients in the Washington, D.C. metro area and elsewhere, but it also expands the abilities of medical professionals. Whether it means quicker diagnoses, better treatment plans or higher quality medical...
Distracted driving can cause serious injuries
Anyone who is familiar with the Washington, D.C. metro area knows that it’s not uncommon to spend a considerable amount of time on congested roads. In Washington, D.C., distracted driving is against the law and it can cause serious accidents. Distracted driving...
AAA warns driver assistance technology far from reliable
A recent study by the American Automobile Association (AAA) concludes that advanced driver assistance technology, purporting to improve steering and braking performance, fails to deliver reliable safety benefits. AAA researchers say their investigation found the...
Montgomery County pedestrian accident fatal
A skateboard rider who was hit by a car while crossing the road last month in Montgomery County has succumbed to his injuries. The now fatal pedestrian collision happened on Montrose Road at Evelyn Drive on Friday, November 27. The 1st and 2nd District officers and...
The most common slip-and-fall injuries can be serious
Slip-and-fall injuries are usually regarded as not especially serious, but to the victim, this type of accident can have long-lasting and painful consequences. While such accidents rarely result in a death, they can cause permanent injuries that can seriously...
Chevrolet’s electric car recalled
Many Silver Spring area residents understand the urgent need to protect the environment which is why electric cars are becoming so popular. Car manufacturers have many regulations they need to follow to make sure their cars are safe. But a popular electric car has...
Pedestrian killed in Germantown
The roads in our area are dangerous to drivers, but they are more dangerous to pedestrians. After all, pedestrians do not have tons of steel protection. Instead, they are at the mercy of the driver’s steel cage. This means that pedestrians involved in car accidents...
Understanding IIHS vehicle safety ratings
When you walk into a Washington D.C. metro area car dealer’s showroom, salespeople will tell you with considerable enthusiasm about their vehicles’ safety features. Typically prominent in those discussions are a pair of coveted ratings from the Insurance Institute for...
