NTSB Issues Report on Fatal Airplane Accident Involving Influencer
The National Transportation Safety Board has issued its report on the fatal airplane accident that occurred on December 7, 2023, which killed a YouTube influencer and her father. The report gives a detailed outline of [...]
Seven Risk Factors That Contribute to Pedestrian Accidents
Of all the many types of motor vehicle accidents, few are quite as deadly as pedestrian accidents. These accidents involve a motor vehicle, such as a car or truck, colliding with a pedestrian, often resulting [...]
Vornado Recalls 1.75 Million Irons Due to Shock and Burn Hazards
Vornado, a major manufacturer of household appliances, has expanded a recall for its travel steam irons due to the risk of shock and burn hazards. The initial recall targeted 250,000 of its irons, but the [...]
The Potential Dangers of “Drowsy Driving”
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has warned drivers of the potential dangers of what it calls “drowsy driving.” This phenomenon, where people drive when they are physically or mentally exhausted, is responsible for [...]
Five Problems That Can Cause Small Plane Accidents
While people tend to think of aviation accidents, often they think of large commercial airplanes or helicopters crashing. However, in reality, it is smaller planes that are most likely to get into accidents, for a [...]
Staying Safe From Drunk Drivers This Holiday Season
The period between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is one of the worst times of the year when it comes to drunk driving. That is why it is especially important to drive carefully, and watch [...]
“Close Calls” Up Due to Stressed Aviation System, Says NTSB Chair
Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), recently said that there had been an increase in “close calls” at airports across the country. While these events are relatively rare, the uptick in [...]
What is Negligent Supervision, And How Can it Hurt Your Children?
When you place your child in the care of another person, you expect that they will be treated with an appropriate level of care. Unfortunately, however, some people who are supposed to take care of [...]
Fortress Recalls Biometric Gun Safes Due to Lock Failure
Fortress Safe, a major manufacturer of gun safes and other related paraphernalia, has issued a recall for its Biometric gun safes due to a major defect with its lock. The biometric device was found to [...]
Seven Reckless Driving Behaviors That Cause Auto Accidents
Reckless driving is one of the biggest factors that are commonly cited in auto accident reports. When people drive recklessly, they not only increase the risk that an accident will occur, they also make it [...]