NTSB Report on Bonanza Crash Confirms Mid-Flight Breakup
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued its preliminary report on the cause of a plane crash that occurred on May 15 in Williamson County, just outside of Franklin, TN. According to the initial [...]
Medline Recalls 1.5 Million Bed Rails Due to Entrapment Hazard
Medline Industries, one of the largest manufacturers of medical equipment in the United States, has issued a recall for 1.5 million bed rails after it was found they could accidentally entrap or suffocate people who [...]
Seven Dangers Commonly Associated With Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian accidents are among the most deadly forms of motor vehicle accidents, with a higher incidence of serious injuries and deaths compared to other types of auto accidents. However, there are certain risk factors that [...]
Unusually Severe Turbulence Kills One, Injures Dozens
Under normal circumstances, turbulence is not particularly threatening to people on board an airplane. However, during one especially harrowing Singapore Airlines flight that took place on May 20, passengers found themselves being literally flung from [...]
Three Dead in Williamson County Plane Accident
Three people are dead, including one surgeon and his two children, after a tragic plane accident in Williamson County, just outside of Franklin, TN. The victims were reportedly Louisiana natives who were flying to Kentucky [...]
What is Pilot Error, and How Can it Cause Plane Crashes?
When it comes to airplane accidents, there is no single cause of problems more common than pilot error. Whenever a preventable accident occurs, there is a decent chance that the pilot made a mistake that [...]
Five Potential Dangers Associated With Defective Products
Every manufacturer has a responsibility to ensure that products sold to the public will be safe for use by its intended users. When they fail in this responsibility, it can potentially result in severe harm [...]
How Can Truck Brokers Be Held Responsible For Accidents?
Truck brokers are a critical part of how the transportation industry works across the United States, and are responsible for ensuring the truck drivers they hire are safe to drive. However, when their trucks get [...]
P&G Recalls Laundry Pods Due to Risk of Injury
Procter & Gamble, a major manufacturer of consumer goods, has issued a recall for laundry pods sold under a number of brand names. A defect was discovered that could cause the pods to split open [...]
Seven Maintenance Issues That Can Cause Auto Accidents
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 [...]