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.

The Hidden Impact of Brain Injury in Children
Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in children are far more common—and far more frequently overlooked—than most people realize. As attorneys who represent injured children and their families, we see firsthand how often these injuries go undiagnosed for months or even years.

