DeWalt, a major manufacturer of power tools, has issued a recall for approximately 1.4 million miter saws after issues were found with their rear safety guard. The guard can break off during use, which can strike the user or any bystanders, as well as expose the user to accidental contact with the saw blade. Anyone [...]
Every year, more than a thousand airplanes crash across the United States, resulting in hundreds of deaths. While some of these accidents are the result of unavoidable problems, a shocking number of these accidents could be prevented if adequate safety measures were put into place. Here are some of the most common issues cited in [...]
Natierra, a seller of health foods and seasonings, has recalled two batches of its Freeze-Dried Blueberries after it was found they had levels of lead higher than the acceptable FDA limit. While no one has claimed any negative health effects from these products, it is still recommended to throw out these blueberries to avoid consuming [...]
Among all types of motor vehicle accidents, few are quite as deadly as pedestrian accidents. Even when victims are not fatally injured in these accidents, they can be left with long-term medical issues that can impair their ability to work or live their lives in peace. That is why you should be aware of these [...]
Aurohealth, a manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals, has recalled a large number of pill bottles after it was found they did not have child resistant packaging, as required by law. The recall affects more than 130,000 bottles of Walgreens’ and more than 25,000 bottles of Kroger brand acetaminophen, which were manufactured with defective bottles. Anyone with [...]
Every year, an estimated 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs, with around 800,000 of them being considered serious enough to require medical attention. These injuries disproportionately affect children, who are much more likely to need medical attention after a dog bite. So why do dog bites happen, and why might it become necessary to [...]
On June 27, 2022, the United States Supreme Court denied certiorari to a defendant transportation broker in an important case for the rights of those injured in accidents involving big-rig trucks. By denying certiorari, the Supreme Court declined to hear the case and allowed the decision of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in favor [...]
Children are notoriously vulnerable to many types of injury, which is why there are special rules in place to protect their safety. When adults are negligent, the safety of children can be put at risk, making it more likely for them to suffer potentially severe injuries. Here are five of the biggest causes of injury [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reportedly expanded its investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot software, which now encompasses more than 800,000 vehicles. This investigation, which has been ongoing since last August, has focused on several high profile car accidents involving vehicles using Tesla’s self-driving car software. Along with several recent recalls, the investigation has [...]
A variety of Jif peanut butter products have been recalled by the J.M. Smucker Co. due to potential contamination by salmonella. This contamination is potentially dangerous, and anyone who has one of these contaminated peanut butter products should dispose of them immediately. Anyone who experiences symptoms of salmonella infection should seek medical attention for this [...]
