Pedestrian and Bicyclist Fatalities Rise 60% Over 11 Years
According to statistics recently released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Authority (NHTSA), pedestrian and bicyclist fatalities rose by approximately 60% between 2011 and 2022. This rise in fatalities has occurred despite innovations intended to [...]
Five Types of Negligence That Can Cause Truck Accidents
Truck accidents are among the most deadly types of motor vehicle accidents, with more than 5,000 people dying every year across the United States as a result of accidents involving large trucks. Sadly, many of [...]
Five Common Misconceptions About Aviation Accidents
It is a truism that flying is the safest way to travel, and statistically speaking, that is true. However, air travel still carries significant risks, and aviation accidents happen all the time, although not necessarily [...]
Recall Issued for Frigidaire Gas Cooktops Due to Gas Leak Risk
The Electrolux Group has issued a recall for its Frigidaire Gas Cooktops after it was found they suffered from a significant defect that could lead to a gas leak and cause a potential fire. This [...]
Five Things You Need to Know About Dog Bites
Dog and animal owners have an intrinsic responsibility to ensure their pets are carefully controlled so they do not harm anyone. Unfortunately, these sorts of attacks are more common than most people realize, and they [...]
Five Common Mistakes That Lead to Airplane Accidents
Statistically speaking, airplane travel is the safest way to fly, but that safety is dependent on a number of factors that can contribute to the likelihood of an accident. The more negligent an owner or [...]
1.5 Million Gree Dehumidifiers Recalled After Reports of Fires
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for more than 1.5 million Gree Dehumidifiers after it was found they could overheat and catch fire. The recall affects 42 models of dehumidifiers sold [...]
Five Ways That Poor Maintenance Can Lead to an Auto Accident
Everyone knows, at least in theory, that they should keep their vehicle well-maintained to ensure they can drive safely. However, due to issues of cost or time, many people put off performing proper maintenance, increasing [...]
CUPKIN Cups Recalled Due to Violation of Lead Ban
Soojimus, a manufacturer of products for children, has issued a recall for its CUPKIN Double-Walled Stainless Steel Children’s Cups after they were found to have unsafe levels of lead, in violation of the federal lead [...]
Small Plane Crash at Chattanooga Airport Injures Two
A small airplane crashed at the Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport on Wednesday, July 26, early in the morning, resulting in two people being injured. Reports indicate that the small plane suffered a significant mechanical failure, which [...]