Blog Posts in September, 2015
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Can a falling TV cause a brain injury in a child? Some say yes
Posted By Eliot ReinerThink back to your childhood and the television set you had. If you're like many of our readers, it was probably clunky and rather heavy. If you bumped into it, it likely didn't move much. With advancements in technology though, this isn't the case anymore. Large tube televisions have given way to sleek-and-slim LCD screens that weigh a fraction of their older counterparts. The cost of larger ...Continue Reading -
Car seat safety: Has your baby's car seat been recalled?
Posted By Eliot ReinerWhen it comes to the safety of their babies, most parents don't take chances and they are unwilling to compromise. That's a good thing, because young children are very vulnerable in certain situations. A good example is car accidents. Because babies and toddlers can be injured or killed in even minor car accidents, parents are typically willing to spend a lot of money to buy the safest car seat ...Continue Reading -
Safety agency tries new approach to implement AEB systems
Posted By Eliot ReinerThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration seems to be working with a renewed sense of purpose and urgency. Our post earlier this week focused on the agency's decision to oversee the Takata air bag recall to make sure it is handled properly. And more recently, the NHTSA announced that it is pursuing wider adoption of braking technology that could save lives. One of the latest and greatest ...Continue Reading -
Will NHTSA leadership lead to successful Takata air bag recall?
Posted By Eliot ReinerEarlier this month, we gave readers a brief history of the air bag, including when it was invented and when laws were changed to include air bags as standard equipment. Since the late 1990s, automakers have been required to install air bagsin all new vehicles to be driven in the United States. Since then, Japanese parts manufacturer Takata has emerged as an industry leader in the development and ...Continue Reading -
Why do dogs bite?
Posted By Eliot ReinerFrom Lassie to Lady and the Tramp, dogs are often portrayed as being loyal companions and fierce protectors. According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, in the U.S., roughly 75 million dogs are kept as pets. It's a big responsibility to own a dog. In addition to providing for a dog's basic needs, a dog owner must also ensure that a dog is properly socialized as he ...Continue Reading -
Are you at risk of developing SIS?
Posted By Eliot ReinerAs some of our more regular readers know, we are not strangers to the topic of brain injuries. In fact, we've written dozens of posts on the subject, talking with our readers about everything from the situations in which a brain injury may be suffered to the effects a brain injury can have on an individual over the course of their life. In one particular post written last December, we even touched ...Continue Reading -
No hindsight needed to know that distracted driving is dangerous
Posted By Eliot ReinerWe frequently write about distracted driving on this blog, and with good reason: It is one of the most serious and common hazards on U.S. roads. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nine people are killed each day and more than 1,153 people are injured in car accidents involving distracted driving. Much of the time, texting and phone calls are to blame. But these are not ...Continue Reading -
Air bag's history shows slow adoption and government regulation
Posted By Eliot ReinerThere are many features in automobiles that we take for granted. Before power steering, for instance, it was incredibly difficult to turn the wheels of a vehicle while stopped or while driving at low speeds. Using hydraulics to increase steering power both improved performance and safety. We also take other safety features for granted, including seat belts and air bags. It may be hard for younger ...Continue Reading
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