As a general rule, inexperienced pilots are more likely to get into an airplane accident than experienced ones. While these accidents are notoriously rare, experienced pilots tend to possess the skills and knowledge to avoid accidents that newer pilots lack. Here are five ways that inexperienced pilots can potentially cause plane crashes: […]
The furniture industry group Alliance4Safety, in collaboration with 31 furniture manufacturers, has issued a recall for millions of “New Age” furniture tip kits. These kits, which are meant to prevent furniture from tipping over, were found to be defective, resulting in a potential risk of injury or entrapment to anyone caught beneath them. If you [...]
There has been a notable increase in the number of “road rage” incidents happening over the past few years, with aggressive driving overall becoming more frequent. This has resulted in more people getting injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents that might have been avoided if not for an overly aggressive driver. But why exactly [...]
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: [...]
A subcontractor of Boeing has been accused of intentionally concealing what one employee called “excessive amounts of defects” in the Boeing 747 Max 9 jet. These documents accuse the subcontractor of telling employees to falsify safety reports to hide these defects, allowing them to go into production and use despite the potential risk. It is [...]
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 in severe injury or death to the person who was struck. Here are seven risk factors that contribute to the [...]
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 newly expanded recall impacts an additional 1.75 million irons. If you have one of the affected irons, you should cease [...]
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 a surprising number of auto accidents every year. That is why you should always make sure to avoid driving if [...]
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 variety of reasons. Here are five problem that may arise that can potentially cause small plane accidents: […]
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 for the potential signs of a drunk driver on the road. Here are just some of the ways that you [...]
