Aggressive driving is a major problem that has resulted in more than 12,000 accidents over a seven year period, with more than 200 people dying in so-called “road rage” killings. Sadly, most of these accidents could have been prevented if only the aggressive drivers involved could have kept calm. But what exactly is aggressive driving, [...]
“Negligent supervision” is the formal term for when a caretaker who is responsible for the safety and well-being of another person fails to take appropriate care of them. Typically, although not always, this means someone like a babysitter, nanny, or teacher failing to keep children from getting injured or sick due to foreseeable sources of [...]
According to the NHTSA, the incidence of drunk driving during the month of December has increased gradually over the past fifteen years. In fact, more than a thousand people died from drunk driving accidents during the one month alone in 2022, the most recent year for which data is available. This is a reminder of [...]
With the holiday season now underway, many people are busy traveling to spend their time with family and friends. Unfortunately, travel during the holidays is unusually perilous, with rates of auto accidents tending to go up significantly around this time of the year. Here are five holiday dangers you should be careful about, which can [...]
A tragic helicopter crash in Houston, TX, has resulted in four deaths after the helicopter apparently collided with a radio tower. The crash occurred in the evening of Sunday, October 20, about 17 miles away from where it took off at Ellington Airport. The cause of the investigation is currently under investigation by federal, state, [...]
Fisher-Price has issued a recall for more than two million Snuga Infant Swings after it was found they had a defect that posed a risk of suffocation for small children. At least five children have allegedly died due to these defective swings, all of whom were between one and three months old. Anyone who has [...]
Bicyclists are at substantial risk of harm whenever they get into an accident with a motor vehicle. Unfortunately, careless drivers can engage in risky behaviors that can substantially increase the risk of an auto accident. Here are five dangerous behaviors that motorists engage in that can lead to bike accidents: […]
There are few types of auto accidents that are more deadly than those that involve large trucks. Due to their large size and mass, the consequences that occur as a result of them can be much more severe than with other types of motor vehicle accidents. Here are five serious potential consequences of truck accidents [...]
Samsung has issued a product recall for its Slide-In Electric Ranges after it was found they suffered from a defect that could cause the stove to turn on without warning. This puts owners at risk of causing accidental burns or fires. Anyone who has one of these affected ranges should cease using them and call [...]
Keeping planes and other aircraft well-maintained is critical to ensuring they remain safe to fly, reducing the risks of an accident. Unfortunately, some plane owners will fail to keep their plane in good repair, resulting in otherwise avoidable aviation accidents. But how exactly can poor maintenance lead to aviation accidents? […]
