A study conducted at Ohio State University has demonstrated that multi-tasking between two visual tasks is more difficult than multi-tasking between a visual task and an audio task. The study has implications for those concerned about distracted driving. The laws that...
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Month: July 2012
Pilot Who Reported Safety Concerns Ordered Reinstated
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Jul 27, 2012 | Aviation
A pilot working for Ameriflight PR Incorporated repeatedly raised concerns about the way fuel calculations were made for planes flown out of the airline's Puerto Rico base. Fearing a potential plane crash, he took further steps including refusing to pilot a flight,...
A Connection Between Road Rage And Texting
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Jul 26, 2012 | Car Accidents
The dangers of texting while driving may go beyond the distraction and reduced reaction time that comes with it. In addition to causing car and truck accidents by taking the driver's attention off the road, texting while driving may also inspire road rage.Road rage is...
Boeing Faces Second Largest FAA Fine In History
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Jul 23, 2012 | Aviation
In 1996, TWA Flight 800 exploded killing more than 200 people. The aviation accident was the result of a fuel tank explosion that occurred shortly after the Boeing 747 took from John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens. In response to the tragedy, the Federal Aviation...
Can Technology Solve The Problem Of Distracted Driving
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Jul 20, 2012 | Distracted Driving
Putting a stop to texting and driving is a top priority among many safety experts. Several devices claim to be able to prevent people from engaging in this form of distracted driving. A device developed at an Indian university is taking the fight against texting and...
Medical Malpractice Claims At All Time Low According To Public Citizen
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Jul 13, 2012 | Medical Malpractice
A consumer advocacy group known as Public Citizen claims that medical malpractice payments in 2011 were a record low. The group additionally claims that medical malpractice payouts have been decreasing for eight consecutive years. The data provided by the group was...
Oversight Of Railroad Bridges Raises Safety Concerns
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Jul 10, 2012 | Personal Injury, Railroad Accidents
A train derailment occurred at a bridge on the Glenview-Northbrook border last Wednesday. The fatal railroad accident has drawn attention to the safety standards and oversight of thousands of bridges in Illinois and across the nation. While the Illinois Department of...
Drivers Could Hit Roads In Unprecedented Numbers This Week
On behalf of Rapoport, Weisberg & Sims P.C. | Jul 2, 2012 | Car Accidents
The AAA released a forecast this week indicating that there will be more travelers on the road this week than at any time in the last decade. The increase in drivers is said to come from the fact that the Fourth of July falls on a Wednesday this year, giving many...
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