Pedestrian accidents are among the most deadly forms of motor vehicle accidents, with a higher incidence of serious injuries and deaths compared to other types of auto accidents. However, there are certain risk factors that dramatically increase the risk of an accident occurring in the first place. Here are seven dangers that are commonly associated [...]
Under normal circumstances, turbulence is not particularly threatening to people on board an airplane. However, during one especially harrowing Singapore Airlines flight that took place on May 20, passengers found themselves being literally flung from their seats by sudden, unexpected turbulence. Dozens of passengers on board suffered injuries, and sadly, one person was killed as [...]
Three people are dead, including one surgeon and his two children, after a tragic plane accident in Williamson County, just outside of Franklin, TN. The victims were reportedly Louisiana natives who were flying to Kentucky on Wednesday, March 15, when something caused their flight to seemingly fall apart mid-air. The cause of the crash is [...]
When it comes to airplane accidents, there is no single cause of problems more common than pilot error. Whenever a preventable accident occurs, there is a decent chance that the pilot made a mistake that either caused the accident, or contributed to it happening. But what exactly does it mean for someone to commit a [...]
Every manufacturer has a responsibility to ensure that products sold to the public will be safe for use by its intended users. When they fail in this responsibility, it can potentially result in severe harm to consumers or to the people around them. Here are five ways that defective products can potentially cause harm to [...]
Truck brokers are a critical part of how the transportation industry works across the United States, and are responsible for ensuring the truck drivers they hire are safe to drive. However, when their trucks get into accidents, they can be difficult to hold accountable for their role in the crash. So how, exactly, can truck [...]
Procter & Gamble, a major manufacturer of consumer goods, has issued a recall for laundry pods sold under a number of brand names. A defect was discovered that could cause the pods to split open without warning, causing the detergent inside to spill, potentially causing harm if ingested or if exposed to the eyes or [...]
People can often underestimate the importance of keeping their vehicle well-maintained. When car owners put off important maintenance, it can result in problems with controlling their vehicle in an emergency, or can even cause catastrophic mechanical failures that can cause accidents on their own. Here are seven maintenance issues that can cause auto accidents: [...]
The Boeing Company, one of the world’s largest plane manufacturers, has found itself once again under scrutiny after a Southwest Airlines flight suffered a major mechanical malfunction mid-flight. The cowling fell off one of the engines of a Boeing 737-800 while it was in the air, striking the wing and forcing the plane to land. [...]
Nestle USA has issued a recall for metallic mugs that were sold as part of its 2023 Holiday Starbucks-branded Gift Sets due to a defect that can cause them to overheat and break, resulting in a risk of burns and lacerations. Approximately 440,000 of the mugs were sold during the past holiday season. People who [...]
