Why Are Small Planes More Likely to Be Involved in Aviation Accidents?
Statistically speaking, small planes are far more likely to be involved in aviation accidents than commercial airliners. While these accidents are still uncommon, they are still potentially dangerous to both pilots and passengers that travel [...]
Five Ways to Protect Yourself Against Distracted Driving
April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, when traffic authorities seek to remind people of the dangers of distracted driving. When people drive while distracted, they are substantially more likely to cause accidents, leading to [...]
Seven Ways Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Causes Accidents
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, more commonly known as DUI, is one of the most dangerous things people can do on the road. Drunk and intoxicated drivers are estimated to be responsible [...]
Jetson Recalls 53,000 Hoverboards Due to Fire Hazard
Jetson Electric Bikes, LLC, has issued a recall for their 42-volt Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters/hoverboards after it was discovered they could pose a fire hazard. The lithium-ion batteries inside the hoverboards were prone to overheating, [...]
NTSA Blames Fatal TN Plane Crash on “Spatial Disorientation”
In a report issued by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), a fatal plane crash that occurred in Tennessee in 2021 was blamed on the pilot’s “spatial disorientation.” The crash resulted in the deaths [...]
How Could You Be Exposed to Toxic Chemicals in Your Daily Life?
Every day, people go about their lives with the general assumption that the buildings they live and work in, the products they use, and the food they eat will be safe. However, just about any [...]
Highway Fatalities Up By 22%, Due to Distracted Driving
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 [...]
Fire and Burn Hazards Result in Recall of Two Million Cosori Air Fryers
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 [...]
Two Dead in TN National Guard Helicopter Crash
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 [...]
Five Ways Texting and Driving Leads to Auto Accidents
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, [...]