Tennessee has the sixth highest number of highway work zone accidents among all states in the United States. These result in a substantial number of potentially preventable injuries and deaths among construction workers that work on our highways. But why exactly do work zone accidents happen, and what can be done to prevent them? [...]
Pet owners have a legal responsibility to ensure their animals, including dogs, do not injure others. In Tennessee, dog owners have a specific legal obligation to keep their dogs under reasonable control and to keep them from running at large in public places or on others’ property. If they don’t, they can be held liable [...]
Motorcycle accidents are among the deadliest types of motor vehicle accidents that people get into. Sadly, many of these accidents could be prevented with adequate care, but a number of issues tend to arise that increase the risk of an accident. Here are seven commonly seen risk factors that can contribute to motorcycle accidents: [...]
Future Motion, manufacturer of the Onewheel Electric Skateboard, has issued a recall for these electric skateboards after reports of serious injuries and at least four deaths from using the product. This is because it can lose its ability to balance the rider if its limits are exceeded or if it hits low battery, potentially resulting [...]
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 make motor vehicles safer overall, which has been demonstrated in government test data. At least some of the blame has [...]
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 these accidents are preventable, and may not have occurred if not for negligence on the part of truck drivers and [...]
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 can result in serious harm to anyone who suffers them. Here are five things you need to know about dog [...]
Burn injuries are almost always more dangerous than most people give them credit for, with an estimated 486,000 people needing to receive treatment for burns every year across the United States. The summer is one of the worst times for burn injuries, in part due to certain hazards that become more common at this time [...]
As the temperature gets warmer, more people will start getting ready to head to the pool. While swimming pools can be fun, they can also be dangerous, and every year, it’s estimated that 4,000 people die as a result of accidental drowning. If you want to stay safe and enjoy the summer, make sure to [...]
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 of these things could potentially be contaminated with toxic chemicals, which can cause potential illness or injury, and even cause [...]
