Last week Canadian police criminally charged a #Tesla driver for fully reclining their seat and going to sleep with the vehicle on #autopilot set to travel at over 80 miles per hour. Click the link below to read more about this bizarre incident and how some Tesla drivers are bypassing safety measures to abuse self-driving features. https://bit.ly/3caRHfy ELECTREK.CO A Tesla driver was caught sleeping on Autopilot at high speed, police are charging him criminally - Electrek

RIP RBG. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a trailblazing feminist icon who dedicated her life to fighting for equality and justice. The landmark decisions she participated in helped shape our country as we know it today and her thoughtful dissenting opinions illustrate some of the much needed change she imagined for our nation's future. May her legacy and dedication to making the world a better place help guide us in the months and years to come. #justice #equality https://wapo.st/2ZUmJDl WASHINGTONPOST.COM Honoring a ‘superhero’ outside the Supreme Court

Five years ago 24-year-old Zac Easter died by suicide after suffering multiple #concussions while playing middle and high school football. One of his last requests was for his brain to be studied to confirm his suspicions that even at 24 he already had widespread #CTE. Over a year after his death, pathologists confirmed Zac's suspicions finding that football was the likely cause. Read the story below to learn about Zac's life and the lasting impact his death is having on his community and the sport of football. https://bit.ly/32pyiEf SI.COM 'Is This Worth It?' Football, a Suicide and a Path Forward

Members of the Metro Board are calling for a temporary shutdown to address concerns raised by a safety audit, which found that Metro's toxic workplace is putting riders at risk. Since ridership is at a record low during the pandemic a shutdown would likely have a lesser impact. Check out the link below to read more about the findings of the safety audit. #WMATA #railsafety https://bit.ly/32mMkX9 WTOP.COM ‘Radical action’: Metro urged to temporarily shut down service to address control center issues | WTOP

Last week reports found that some electronics sold under the AmazonBasics brand are hazardous, causing fires, melting, or even exploding. Some of the products have disappeared from #Amazon's website but some senators are calling for full recalls to ensure consumers stop actively using defective products. Click below to read the full story. https://cnn.it/3bRCvUf CNN.COM Senators demand recalls after CNN report finds Amazon's own products are being flagged as fire hazards

Former NFL player Sean Morey has become a health and safety advocate in his retirement by serving as co-chair on the NFL Player's Association Brain Injury Committee and co-authoring a report about the risks players face. Morey has also volunteered in a medical study to help develop a test to detect #CTE in living patients. Check out the story below to learn about the development of this much needed test. #TBI https://wapo.st/3jPXTvX WASHINGTONPOST.COM There’s no effective treatment for CTE. This former NFL player still wants to know if he has it.

In promotion of the Stanley Cup, the #NHL recently released a video that sensationalized and glorified the violence of the game rather than the skill and technique of the players. The article below discusses how many former players are living with the aftermath of serious injuries, including brain injuries, and the how the league is failing to make much needed changes. #hockey https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/28/sports/hockey/stanley-cup-fights-nhl-video.html NYTIMES.COM Hockey Needs Viewers. It Should Not Glorify Pain and Violence to Get Them.

In these times of isolation and distancing, more and more people are suffering from depression and anxiety. The article below has helpful budget friendly resources for both teens and adults including apps to alert a teen's personal support network, virtual therapy, and training clinics. https://bit.ly/30uUE6a

New reports show that not only are there more injuries in #Amazon warehouses than previously indicated but also that warehouses with robots have more injuries than warehouses without #robots. Click the link below to read about the role these warehouse robots play and how they are causing serious injuries. https://bit.ly/3l8r9yL BUSINESSINSIDER.COM Explosive Amazon warehouse data suggests serious injuries have been on the rise for years and robots have made the job more dangerous

In the past several years most sports have made major changes to their safety protocols in response to heightened awareness regarding brain injuries. However, competitive #cycling has not made an effort to enforce safety protocols and an athlete competing despite obvious signs of a #concussion is still celebrated. Click below to read more about how brain injuries are currently handled in the world of cycling. https://bit.ly/3084sCU THECONVERSATION.COM Cycling: head injuries ignored because of entrenched macho culture

October is almost here and families are ready to celebrate with fall activities! Many communities plan to refrain from trick-or-treating this year, but the article below provides ideas for low risk activities, including a scavenger hunt with your family, painting pumpkins, and virtual Halloween costume contests. Click the link below to learn more. https://bit.ly/3mUAJXS

As flu season approaches, health experts are warning against pandemic fatigue. People are exhausted and relaxing necessary precautions, but experts advise that everyone should continue to adhere to current safety recommendations. Read the story below to learn more. Please stay safe! https://bit.ly/332Ybdu

Whether you are voting by mail, early, or on election day, please be sure to step up and vote to make your voice heard. Click below for a state-by-state guide to voting rights. #YourVoteMatters https://bit.ly/2TovP7Y

New research from the University of South Wales indicates that concussions significantly impact how the brain ages. The findings show that a 30-year-old athlete with a history of concussions has on average the brain function of a 60-year-old, indicating that #concussions drastically accelerate the aging process of the brain. #TBI https://bit.ly/3jcGHQC THECONVERSATION.COM Concussion can accelerate ageing of the brain – research from the rugby pitch

“We’re all equal before the bar of justice, and the president is no different.” The Carroll v Trump defamation case is of particular interest to Attorney Joseph Cammarata because it involves presidential immunity and sexual assault — two areas where he’s faced formidable, powerful opponents and won. He shares his insights on the case in our latest blog: https://tinyurl.com/y5jnq8z5 CHAIKINANDSHERMAN.COM Attorney Joseph Cammarata Weighs in on DOJ's assertion of Presidential Immunity

New vehicles undergo a slew of testing, including crash safety testing, but have you ever wondered what happens to the vehicle after the tests are over? Check out the link below to see how some vehicles continue to help improve other aspects of crash safety. #roadsafety https://bit.ly/2H9agVX ROADANDTRACK.COM Dearborn's Fire Department Just Cut Up a 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500

With many people avoiding gyms, more people than usual are hitting the streets and sidewalks to jog and bike in an effort to maintain their exercise routines. Before daylight savings ends in November, if you are on the streets in the early morning hours please be sure to drive cautiously. Stay safe! #pedestriansafety #bicyclesafety

In the article below Janet Brown, a speech language pathologist, discusses why after a brain injury speaking can be harder on some days than others and what steps a patient can take to improve communication. Click the link to learn more. #braininjury #TBI https://bit.ly/36PBvj9 BRAINLINE.ORG After My Brain Injury, Why Is Speaking Harder on Some Days than Others?

🎓 A simple act of giving inspired Samerawit Dereje, our 2020 Ethiopian Heritage College Scholarship winner, to follow a path of helping others in need. The former Miss Ethiopia USA Pageant is a founding member of the Hayfield Ethiopian-Eritrean Society at Hayfield Secondary School, Fairfax County Public Schools. Congratulations Samerawit! We're proud to support you and look forward to seeing the positive impact you'll make at George Mason University this fall. Click below ⬇ to learn more about our Ethiopian heritage scholarship and to read her award-winning essay. https://bit.ly/3nr463x CHAIKINANDSHERMAN.COM Samerawit Dereje Named 2020 Winner of CSCS's Ethiopian Heritage Scholarship Award

A recent study conducted by the IIHS and MIT found startling statistics when researching how distracted a driver may become once accustomed to driver assistance technology. One finding revealed that after a month of using the technology, drivers were 12 times more likely to take both hands off the wheel while driving. Researchers predict that this trend will worsen while the technology continues to develop. Click the link below to learn more. #selfdriving #roadsafety https://bit.ly/3fxC4k9 JALOPNIK.COM Another Study Shows Just How Careless Driver Assist Tech Is Making Us

Concussions have been in the spotlight in the sports of football, soccer, cheerleading, and more, and now health advocates are raising awareness about #concussions in ballet. Dancers may collide during or get dropped during lifts, and for many the current response is still to push through practice or a performance when instead they should be immediately evaluated for a brain injury. Read the article below to learn how the world of ballet is beginning to adapt to brain injury protocols. #TBI https://bit.ly/2GB2GU2 POINTEMAGAZINE.COM If You Think You've Had a Concussion

The Director of the Center for Automotive Research in Duisberg, Germany says that their studies show that the safety features of #Tesla's #autopilot, which is different than the full-self-driving technology, would reduce crashes by 80% if all vehicles were equipped with similar technology. Click the link below to read more. https://bit.ly/2U5bWms

Thanksgiving is just the corner. Have you thought about how you and your family will celebrate safely this year? Click the link below for alternative ideas to celebrate with loved ones like delivering homemade food, zoom calls, and gratitude activities. Stay safe! https://bit.ly/2ICaCVM

We’re honored to be included in U.S. News and World Report and Best Lawyers 2021 list of “Best Law Firms” for personal injury litigation and medical malpractice. Click ⬇ to read more in our blog. https://bit.ly/2UoP4i7 CHAIKINANDSHERMAN.COM Washington DC Personal Injury Lawyer | Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata & Siegel, P.C.

Do you have a middle schooler at home struggling with virtual learning? In the article below, a local guidance counselor discusses the particular ways that this age group may be impacted by isolation and helpful coping strategies that parents may benefit from as well. Stay healthy and safe. #mentalhealth http://bit.ly/3jpnwEY WTOP.COM ‘You’re going to be unstoppable’: Md. school counselors provide support to students during pandemic | WTOP

In a recent study, scientists used egg yolks to stimulate the brain and learn how it may be impacted by different forces. Surprisingly, they learned that although direct force causes damage, rotational force, like a boxer taking a hit, was more damaging, and rotational force that is suddenly stopped is most damaging, as it causes the yolk to elongate like a football. Check out the article below to learn more and learn how these findings may improve helmet safety. #braininjury #TBI http://bit.ly/3clXP6D CBC.CA It's no yolk — egghead experiment simulates concussion | CBC Radio

The Maryland DOT has announced finalized plans to expand I-270 and the beltway starting at the American Legion Bridge. The selected design will create 4 new HOT lanes. Similar to the lanes in NOVA, the toll rates will vary depending on volume and vehicles with 3 passengers or more will ride for free, which #MDDOT hopes will help ease congestion and improve road safety. Click the link below to learn more about the upcoming changes. #roadsafety http://bit.ly/36qx5hx WTOP.COM Maryland selects four-lane ‘high occupancy toll’ design for I-495, I-270 | WTOP

The Bicycle Safety Act is currently before the Virginia legislature and needs your support. The act provides bicyclists with much needed rights and protections and is modeled after a successful Delaware law. Click below to learn more and to voice your support. #bicyclesafety #WABA http://bit.ly/3iZEppz WABA.ORG Ask VA Legislators to pass The Bicycle Safety Act now!

#Nickelodeon recently air a kid-friendly NFL game complete with animated slime and appearances by Sponge Bob. Some safety advocates warned against marketing NFL games to children, and indeed when a player sustained a brain injury during a violent tackle the announcer compared it to nothing more than scraping your knee at recess. Read more below to learn why such a comparison can be very dangerous for a child to learn. #TBI http://yhoo.it/3qJtkM6 The NFL and Nickelodeon made football kid-friendly. In light of concussions, is that wise?

Since the start of the pandemic scientists have been concerned about how COVID-19 affects the brain, especially with symptoms such as loss of taste and smell. Now new research indicates that many patients hospitalized for the virus are discharged with symptoms associated with brain injuries. Check out the article below to learn more about these recent studies. #braininjury http://n.pr/39Y0nFg NPR.ORG How COVID-19 Affects The Brain : Short Wave