Autocar is recalling 532 ACX model trucks due to a potential problem with the parking brake that could lead to overheating and may possibly be a fire hazard. The trucks being recalled are model years 2011-13 and were manufactured between January 24, 2011 and December 4, 2012. The Autocar ACX is a heavy-duty refuse and [...]
Truck Accident on I-10 Injures 1 Blocks 4 Lanes
An accident involving a semi-truck trailer and a car caused a chaotic commute for Phoenix, Arizona motorists on April 15, 2013. One person was injured and taken to a local hospital. The accident happened on eastbound Interstate 10 at 99th Avenue and shutdown numerous lanes for several hours. Over four lanes were closed due to [...]
Driver Fatigue Can Cause Truck Accidents
Every year truck drivers get into accidents because they are suffering from fatigue. Truck drivers can work long hours when they go on hauls, which can often lead to tragedy. According to U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, “a truck driver’s level of alertness and performance were more consistently related to time-of-day [...]
Dust Storms Cause Low Visibility
In the southwest United States, dust storms make the roads more hazardous and sometimes deadly. This part of the country is known for dust storms, commonly called “haboobs,” which can occur suddenly, especially between the months of May and September. Locals are likely to be more prepared for weather conditions like this, but tourists and [...]
Researching Phoenix Nursing Homes
When it comes time in an elderly person’s life that they can no longer care for themselves, it can be a very difficult time not only for the elderly person, but also for their family, friends and acquaintances. There are many things to consider and research to be done before deciding on what will most [...]
Ryobi Cordless Tool Poses Fire and Burn Risk To Consumers
The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) (www.cpsc.gov), in conjunction with Health Canada, has announced a voluntary recall by One World Technologies for its Ryobi brand cordless power tool battery pack. In a CPSC approved press release issued in February, Ryobi warned consumers that the battery pack itself could overheat while on the charger and actually [...]
Dying for a Steak?
Remember mad cow disease? We haven’t heard much about it in the headlines for quite a while, that may soon change. In the late 1980s we learned of meat lovers in England and Europe being stricken with this mysterious ailment which they contracted from tainted beef. Dubbed “mad cow” because its victims would flail about [...]
Clinical Specialties Breakdown in Sterile Products Sparks Regulatory Questions
Companies that are in the business of selling sterile products, pharmaceuticals and medical devices to the public must continuously ensure that their standards are up-to-date and that 100% of their products are safe. A compromise could lead to harmful infections to individuals that use them. Serious diseases, blindness and even death can occur when safety [...]
Semi and Mulch Roll in Phoenix
A semi truck that was hauling mulch rolled over on the eastbound side of Interstate 10 in Phoenix on February 27, 2013. The semi collision occurred where the road splits into Interstate 17 near the airport. The collision had a significant impact on slowing traffic down throughout the busy area of Phoenix. The Department of [...]
FDA Issues Warnings on Popular Drug
The FDA warned this week that a popular antibiotic may present serious heart risks. Azithromycin, the popular drug often sold under the names Zithromax and Z-Pak, is used to fight a host of different infections. The Food and Drug Administration, though, is warning potential patients about the dangers of using this drug. According to the [...]