Preventable Medical Errors: What Do They Cost?
There are certain types of medical malpractice that are considered to be so egregious that they should never happen. In fact, Medicare calls these preventable errors “Never Events,” and they include such [...]
Rules of the Road
It's Memorial Day weekend, meaning most of us will have three consecutive days of leisure time on our hands. This unofficial beginning of Summer traditionally involves large groups of people hitting the road, [...]
Michigan Considers Repeal of Motorcycle Helmet Law
For four decades, motorcyclists in Michigan have been required by law to wear helmets. This fact could change in the near future, however, as the State Legislature considers two bills that [...]
Traffic Deaths Dip Nationwide in 2010, But Midwest Fatalities on the Rise
A preliminary report released today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) contains some good news and some bad news. Overall, traffic fatalities appear to have dropped some 3% in [...]
Michigan’s Bridges Putting Motorists At Risk?
Most of us don't think much about it, but most commuters probably pass over or under at least one or two bridges every day on their way to and from work. According to a [...]
Even As Auto Safety Technology Continues to Improve, So Do Law-Evading Apps
Nearly two years ago, I commented on how motor vehicle safety technology was steadily enhancing driver security. Lane departure warning systems, adaptive cruise control, tire pressure monitoring systems, and more help to [...]
Spring Thaw On The Way, So Are The Cyclists
As temperatures climb and the mountains of snow begin to melt in Michigan, motorists can expect to see more bicyclists. Biking is healthy, green, and cost-effective, and for many it is [...]
U.S. Health Care System Should Embrace Greater Transparency
For all the things that could go wrong, air travel is one of the safest methods of transportation available today. One of the major reasons for this is the industry's commitment to [...]
Did FDA Fail To Protect Patients From Triad Wipes?
By now, most of you have probably heard about the tragic death of a two-year-old child due to a rare bacterial infection apparently caused by tainted Triad alcohol prep wipes. [...]
What Do You Really Know About Michigan’s Traffic Laws?
If you live in Michigan and use our roadways, I strongly encourage you to take 5 minutes to read this excellent article by Kyla King of the Grand Rapids Press. I won’t [...]
