Recreation Facilities and Exercise Equipment - Premise and/or Product Liability
Did you know that a common place for personal injuries is inside a recreational facility or exercise gym? In such cases, the accident reconstructionist may be asked to visit the site and inspect the equipment implicated as well as the site in which the equipment is stored and used by patrons. The following is...
Did You Know? Improper Weight Shifting affects Older Adults and Balance Control
Our previous blog has explored the landing phase of balance recovery during a reactive step (such as after a trip). The purpose of this blog is to briefly discuss some of the reported changes in this phase of balance recovery as we age. Overall, research on the landing phase of forward stepping suggests that...
Did You Know? Checking Your VIN for Safety Recalls
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), checking your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) for vehicle safety recalls regularly is just as important as...
What is Driver Expectancy? What is a Driver Expectancy Violation?
Driver expectancy is a predisposition of drivers to anticipate that traffic flow will occur in a predictable manner based on rules of the road, traffic laws, and uniform traffic control devices. Driver expectancy is further reinforced with...
Did You Know? - Vehicle-Mounted Safety Signs are Effective at Reducing Roadside Collisions?
Highway work zone crashes are an unfortunate reality for roadside workers. However, these crashes are avoidable if drivers would slow down and move over to allow the roadside workers enough space to safely carry out their duties. Recently, the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety conducted...
Did You Know? - The Cost of Traffic Crashes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released a report in early 2023 detailing the cost of traffic crashes. The data shows that in 2019 motor vehicle crashes cost...