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Ruling Impacts Access to On-Board Computer Data Retrieval
R. Scott King, BSME: Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: Later this year, an important, long-awaited ruling by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA 49 CFR Part 563) will take…
Six Surprising Strategies for Summer Swimming Safety
Dr. Tom Griffiths, Ed.D :::: With the summer swimming season fast approaching, it’s the perfect time to talk about safety strategies around the water. Thousands of infants, children, teens, adults…
School Bus Safety: An On-Going National Issue
R. Scott King, BSME, Automotive / Mechanical Engineer :::: School bus crashes, no matter how minor, seem to have a way of occupying the lead story of the local evening…
Evaluating Testimony in a Motorcycle/Pothole Collision
Curt M. Beloy, P.E.; Motorcycle Safety / Collision Reconstruction :::: Case Synopsis: A motorcyclist lost control of his motorcycle, resulting in a single-vehicle crash. No other vehicles were nearby. The…
Predemolition Fall: Common Scenario
Jon J. Pina, MS, CSP, Safety, Health, Environmental :::: Case Synopsis: While walking through the building, a company official was instantly killed when the stairwell he was descending collapsed. He…
The Frozen Turkey and the Plastic Grocery Bag
Richard F. Lynch, Ph. D, Metallurgy & Materials Science :::: Case Synopsis: The plaintiff received a free turkey from a major supermarket chain. The bag had been vacuum packed in…
DJS Introduces 24-Hour Emergency Response App for Mobile Phone
DJS is pleased to provide you with our 24-hour emergency response team contact information via an App for your phone. Please contact Joy S. Falk, VP for instructions on downloading…
Golf Cart Not On “Par” With Course
R. Scott King, BSME :::: A pair of golfing buddies sustained moderate injuries when the cart they were riding in overturned on a long, descending cart path. After the incident,…
Another Pool Party Results in Drowning, Finger Pointing… and a Settlement
Tom J. Griffiths, ED.D :::: It is important to understand and appreciate that more than 50% of drownings in America occur during group pool outings, especially pool parties. This is…
