The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report regarding aviation accidents in 2011. The report showed a mild increase in the total number of general aviation accidents when compared to 2010. Due to an increase in the total flight hours,...
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Commercial Vehicles and Railroad Crossings
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Apr 27, 2012 | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Truck Accidents
Highway-rail grade crossings are intersections where roads cross railroad tracks on the same level or grade. These intersections are the site of more than 3,000 accidents every year, including roughly 700 semi truck accidents. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety...
Stricter Sleep Apnea Guidelines Proposed for Truck Drivers
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Apr 24, 2012 | Truck Accidents
Sleep apnea is a health condition that prevents its sufferers from getting sufficient restful sleep. When it strikes a truck driver, sleep apnea can make it difficult to get enough sleep to keep up with a typical commercial trucking schedule. The result can be an...
Cars Not Designed With Child Safety in Mind
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Apr 12, 2012 | Car Accidents
The auto industry has recently come under fire from national safety groups for employing technology that can distract a driver while the vehicle is in use. New research has pointed to a problem that could increase the danger to children if a car accident occurs. Many...
Inconclusive Data on Cell Phone Bans
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Apr 4, 2012 | Car Accidents, Distracted Driving
Ever since cell phones became popular almost 20 years ago, Chicago residents have heard about the dangers of using them while driving. However, after almost two decades of research, there is still debate as to whether cell phones increase the likelihood of a serious...
The Future of the Aviation Industry in the United States
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Apr 2, 2012 | Aviation
The Federal Aviation Administration is expecting substantial changes in the industry over the next 20 years. The task of preventing aviation accidents is likely to get more complicated if the FAA projections about air travel are accurate. The FAA projects that air...
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