Blog Posts in 2019

How to Safely Share the Road with Motorcycles

Motorcycle accidents often result in severe injury to riders. People on motorcycles are essentially completely uncovered, and do not have any protection when they are hit by a car. There are some things every driver can do to make the road a safer place for motorcyclists. Be Observant This is one of the most important things you can do to help keep motorcycle riders safe. A high number of ...

What are the Causes of Truck Jackknife Accidents?

“Jackknifing” is a type of truck accident that involves the rear cargo hold of an 18-wheeler truck drifting in a way that causes the vehicle to bend. This is dangerous because the back of the truck can drift into cars, or cause the semi-truck to rollover. The effects of jackknifing can include major property damage and severe injury — but what are the causes of jackknife accidents? Overweight ...

Reports of Injury and Death Lead to Endotracheal Tube Recall

Teleflex Incorporated, a medical device manufacturer, ordered a recall of their Hudson RCI Sheridan Endotracheal Tubes. The tubes have been reported as a factor in four cases of deaths and several cases of severe injury. Endotracheal tubes are plastic tubes that are meant to facilitate the oxygen intake of patients in need of breathing support. The tubes are inserted into a patient’s windpipe and ...

Wisconsin Residents Support Stricter Distracted Driving Laws

As multiple states pass legal restrictions on phone use while driving, Wisconsin residents are urging the state government to follow the example of Minnesota, and others. Across the country, state lawmakers have passed legislation meant to reduce the prevalence of distracted driving offenses: Some have established texting and driving as a primary offense, while others have taken restrictions a ...