Future Motion, manufacturer of the Onewheel Electric Skateboard, has issued a recall for these electric skateboards after reports of serious injuries and at least four deaths from using the product. This is because it can lose its ability to balance the rider if its limits are exceeded or if it hits low battery, potentially resulting [...]
A plane owned by Federal Express (FedEx), the major package carrier, crash landed at Chattanooga Airport in Chattanooga, TN late in the evening on October 4. Fortunately, no one was injured in the crash. The incident is now under investigation by federal and state agencies as they seek to determine the cause of the accident. [...]
As rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft have become more popular over the past few years, they have increasingly faced troubles due to accidents caused by their drivers. This, naturally, can lead to serious injuries, as well as all the other complications that come with being in an auto accident. But what happens if you [...]
According to statistics recently released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Authority (NHTSA), pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities rose by approximately 60% between 2011 and 2022. This rise in fatalities has occurred despite innovations intended to make motor vehicles safer overall, which has been demonstrated in government test data. At least some of the blame has [...]
Truck accidents are among the most deadly types of motor vehicle accidents, with more than 5,000 people dying every year across the United States as a result of accidents involving large trucks. Sadly, many of these accidents are preventable, and may not have occurred if not for negligence on the part of truck drivers and [...]
It is a truism that flying is the safest way to travel, and statistically speaking, that is true. However, air travel still carries significant risks, and aviation accidents happen all the time, although not necessarily how people think. Here are five common misconceptions that people have about aviation accidents: […]
The Electrolux Group has issued a recall for its Frigidaire Gas Cooktops after it was found they suffered from a significant defect that could lead to a gas leak and cause a potential fire. This is because the plastic control knobs with a black shaft were found to sometimes break during use. Anyone using these [...]
Dog and animal owners have an intrinsic responsibility to ensure their pets are carefully controlled so they do not harm anyone. Unfortunately, these sorts of attacks are more common than most people realize, and they can result in serious harm to anyone who suffers them. Here are five things you need to know about dog [...]
Statistically speaking, airplane travel is the safest way to fly, but that safety is dependent on a number of factors that can contribute to the likelihood of an accident. The more negligent an owner or pilot is, the more likely it is that they will be involved in an accident. Here are five common mistakes [...]
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for more than 1.5 million Gree Dehumidifiers after it was found they could overheat and catch fire. The recall affects 42 models of dehumidifiers sold between January 2011 and February 2014. If you have one of the affected models of dehumidifier, you should cease using [...]
