Kentucky drivers know that they should never text while driving. However, they may be unaware that daydreaming while driving is actually more dangerous. Researchers at Erie Insurance examined crash data from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System, which collects...
Diagnosis errors the top cause of medical malpractice claims
Kentucky readers may be concerned to learn that diagnostic errors are the top cause of medical malpractice claims in the United States. A recent study was conducted by Coverys, a Boston-based medical liability insurer. Coverys analyzed over 10,000 closed medical...
Human factor may be hampering autonomous car development
Considering the recent fatality involving a driverless Uber car, some Kentucky motorists may be wondering about the future of autonomous technology. The accident resulted in Uber suspending its driverless vehicle operations. However, the question remains as to why the...
Study shows data entry software could limit medical errors
According to recently published research, data entry software can not only can save medical facilities millions but also significantly limit ultrasound and dual-energy X-ray (DEXA) radiology reporting errors. For Kentucky patients, this could be the difference between...
Truck tire maintenance is more important than you may realize
If you are like many other Kentucky residents, when you think about routine vehicle maintenance, you may focus on things like changing the oil, checking the brakes and filling up the window washer fluid. Occasionally, you may have your tires rotated. You know that...
