The number of highway fatalities shot up by 22% in 2022, according to statistics released by the National Safety Council (NSC). This dramatic increase in the number of motor vehicle deaths on America’s highways has been attributed to an increase in distracted driving, with more devices in vehicles contributing to an increased rate of auto [...]
More than two million air fryers manufactured by Cosori have been recalled after it was found that a defective wire could cause burns and start fires. These air fryers have been tied to more than 200 separate incidents where the machine would smoke, catch fire, melt, or overheat, resulting in multiple injuries and several instances [...]
Two members of the Tennessee National Guard died in a helicopter crash on February 15 near Highway 53, just outside of Huntsville, AL. The crash occurred as a result of an accident during a training mission, which is currently under investigation by state and federal authorities. No other military personnel or civilians were injured as [...]
Although texting and driving has declined somewhat over the past few years, down about 2.2% from a high of 18.4% in 2020, it remains a major risk to drivers everywhere. When people text and drive, they place themselves and the people around them at an increased risk of getting into an accident. Here are five [...]
In a new law, drunk drivers in Tennessee will be forced to pay child support for the children of any parents they kill in a drunk driving accident. The law is the first of its kind, but legislatures across the country are considering similar measures. It is meant to help discourage intoxicated drivers from getting [...]
It is always terrifying when someone you love is hurt, but it is especially horrible when it happens to a child. While some of these injuries are unavoidable, many are the result of negligent adults who do not do their job when it comes to caring for children. Here are five ways that negligent adults [...]
It is said that flying is the safest way to travel, and statistically speaking, that’s true: airplanes have the lowest rate of injuries and deaths per year, compared to other forms of travel. That does not mean flying is completely free from danger, however, and certain problems can make the chances of an accident much [...]
As the weather gets colder and the nights get longer, the road becomes increasingly dangerous for drivers and pedestrians alike. The winter has many hazards that can easily cause auto accidents, especially when people are not as careful as they should be. Watch for these five winter hazards, which can potentially result in an otherwise [...]
Every year, there are around 175,000 car accidents in Tennessee, leading to thousands of preventable injuries and deaths. While some of these accidents are unavoidable, many are the result of reckless drivers who endanger themselves and the people around them. Here are seven ways that reckless driving leads to more car accidents: […]
TJX, the parent company of several off-price department stores, has issued a recall for its Mittal International chenille weave baby blankets due to the risk of strangulation, choking and entrapment. It sold approximately 108,000 of these blankets through its subsidiaries across the United States, with another 3,550 sold in Canada. Anyone who purchased one of [...]
