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 [...]
There has been a notable increase in the number of “road rage” incidents happening over the past few years, with aggressive driving overall becoming more frequent. This has resulted in more people getting injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents that might have been avoided if not for an overly aggressive driver. But why exactly [...]
Motorcycle accidents are among the deadliest types of motor vehicle accidents that people get into. Sadly, many of these accidents could be prevented with adequate care, but a number of issues tend to arise that increase the risk of an accident. Here are seven commonly seen risk factors that can contribute to motorcycle accidents: [...]
A subcontractor of Boeing has been accused of intentionally concealing what one employee called “excessive amounts of defects” in the Boeing 747 Max 9 jet. These documents accuse the subcontractor of telling employees to falsify safety reports to hide these defects, allowing them to go into production and use despite the potential risk. It is [...]
