Impaired commercial drivers cause bus and truck crashes every year. A new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) rule will establish a database to identify commercial drivers with a history of drug or alcohol violations. If the rule and database are successful, it will close a loophole used by commercial drivers for many years. In continue reading

Statistics released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) show 104,000 people were injured by truck accidents on American highways in 2012. Some of these people suffered permanent injuries that significantly decreased their quality of life. That is because semi-trucks and other commercial vehicles weigh many times that of a normal passenger car. In continue reading

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) statistics show sports and recreational activities are responsible for 3.8 million concussions each year. While football is responsible for a portion of this number, other sports also cause concussions. Horseback riding, soccer, water polo and other sports can also put high school students at risk for sports-related brain injuries. In continue reading