A recent AAJ article says that the National Transportation Safety Board cited a lack of appropriate federal safety standards and driver fatigue as contributing factors in this deadly crash where nine people died. The AAJ is calling for new regulations directed at improving the safety of passengers on commercial transportation vehicles. Proposed standards would include installation of electronic devices to monitor driver fatigue, seat belts, and stronger vehicle construction. Commercial trucks are also included in this call for more stringent standards.

Workers’ Memorial Day
April 28th marks Workers’ Memorial Day. Today we honor and remember those who have died on the job. Many work place injuries are preventable. However, this does not mean injured workers are responsible for their own injuries. Many workers are required to work in unsafe work environments.