A Massachusetts family has received a $15 million jury award because the anesthesiologist and a heart surgeon who participated in a botched surgery that led to the family son’s death deliberately falsified medical and surgical records to cover up mistakes. To a very small extent, a few medical and surgical errors are inevitable simply because…
Between December 13 and December 24, three American Airlines planes had faulty landings, one of which caused serious injuries. That’s three bad landings in less than two weeks. I have to ask – what’s the problem with American Airlines? The Federal Aviation Authority (FAA) is wondering the same thing and plans to investigate the airline….
Virginia State Police suspect the at-fault driver who killed William E. Goode, Jr. of Norfolk while driving the wrong way on Interstate 295 (I-295) was under the influence of alcohol. Not only did the accident kill Mr. Goode, but it seriously injured Mr. Goode’s 8-year-old daughter. Sadly, the child was left an orphan by this accident as her…
The North Carolina Highway Patrol says speed is to blame for the car accident that killed three people on Highway 421 in Liberty, North Carolina (NC). Brandon Chavis was traveling on Highway 421 near Browns Meadow Road in Liberty, North Carolina (NC) when he lost control of his BMW. Brandon Chavis swerved off the road…
The EOBRs are coming. Some are already here. And this great news for all who drive the highways. An EOBR–electronic on board recorder–is a kind of black box that records hours of operation and other very basic vehicle performance data on tour buses, 18-wheelers, tractor trailers and other large vehicles. If the White House approves…