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 [...]
Drunk driving is one of the most dangerous driving habits that anyone can engage in, with approximately one in three accidents involving at least one intoxicated driver. When people choose to drive drunk, it not only endangers their lives, but the lives of everyone unfortunate enough to be around them. Here are five issues that [...]
Three lawsuits filed in federal court allege that certain acne medications may contain dangerous levels of benzene, possibly putting people who use them at risk of serious harm. The lawsuits claim that these medications, which are sold and distributed over the counter across the United States, are more dangerous than advertised, and may not be [...]
A recent accident involving a small plane resulted in the deaths of five people, including three children. The plane crash, which occurred just outside of downtown Nashville, apparently occurred after the pilot reported losing power to the engine. The matter is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), and the exact cause [...]
One of the most common issues that drivers face on the road does not come from drunk drivers, or even distracted or aggressive drivers. Instead, it is simple fatigue that can often play a major role in auto accidents, particularly late at night. But how exactly does fatigue and exhaustion cause motor vehicle accidents, and [...]
Dynabook, Inc. has issued a recall for more than 15 million laptop AC adapters due to burn and fire hazards. According to reports, these laptop adapters will sometimes overheat and spark, which can burn people and potentially start fires. Anyone who has one of these adapters should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for [...]
As a general rule, inexperienced pilots are more likely to get into an airplane accident than experienced ones. While these accidents are notoriously rare, experienced pilots tend to possess the skills and knowledge to avoid accidents that newer pilots lack. Here are five ways that inexperienced pilots can potentially cause plane crashes: […]
The furniture industry group Alliance4Safety, in collaboration with 31 furniture manufacturers, has issued a recall for millions of “New Age” furniture tip kits. These kits, which are meant to prevent furniture from tipping over, were found to be defective, resulting in a potential risk of injury or entrapment to anyone caught beneath them. If you [...]
