July 2016 Archives

Attacks by a vicious animal can be utterly terrifying. Beyond the physical damage, which can be substantial and can range from broken skin to death, is the emotional and psychological trauma, the embarrassment, lost wages, medical costs and hospital bills. If you have been bitten by an animal, it is important to get to safety and receive medical attention for any wound. Following that, you may want to report the attack to the appropriate authorities in order to prevent the animal doing the same thing or worse to another person in the future.

During this past Fourth of July weekend, people across the country attended state and county fairs, munched on grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and watched in awe as fireworks lit up the night sky. What many people may not have heard were the sounds of emergency sirens signaling an abrupt end to someone's celebration.

Since the 1990s, drivers of commercial trucks have been subject to drug and alcohol testing. However, privacy protections existed, limiting the release of and access to drivers' drug and alcohol testing results. Now, in an effort to improve both reporting and safety, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a rule that will create a driver database and mandate that carriers report truck drivers' failed drug test results. In addition, under the new rule, employers will have to search the database prior to hiring drivers.