Five Major Risk Factors That Make Aviation Accidents More Likely
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 [...]
Five Winter Hazards That Lead to Auto Accidents
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 [...]
Seven Ways Reckless Driving Leads to Car Accidents
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 [...]
TJX Issues Recall For More Than 100,000 Baby Blankets
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 [...]
Five Things You Should Know About Aviation Accidents
Statistically speaking, air travel is one of the safest forms of travel there is, ranking only behind railroads for overall safety. However, when aviation accidents happen, the effects can be devastating, leading to serious injury [...]
Five Common Reasons for Food Recalls
While it would be nice to assume that any food you buy will be safe to eat, the fact of the matter is that food recalls are a shockingly common occurrence. In fact, the Food [...]
Five Major Contributors to Motorcycle Accidents
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, motorcycle accidents kill more than 5,000 people across the United States every year. Motorcycle accidents are especially dangerous compared to other motor vehicle accidents, making up 14% [...]
CPSC Settles Lawsuit After Residential Elevator Kills Child
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has settled a lawsuit with thyssenkrupp Access Corp. (TKA) after their residential elevators were accused of having a serious product defect, resulting in the death of at least one [...]
Jury Finds Tesla 1% Liable in Death of Young Man
In a recent trial, a jury found that Tesla was only one percent responsible for the death of an 18-year old man after one of its vehicles crashed into a wall. As a result, the [...]
How Can Defective Toys Hurt Children?
Every year, more than 200,000 children across the United States suffer injuries as a result of a defective toy. While most of these injuries are relatively minor, some can be severe enough to require emergency [...]