April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, when traffic authorities seek to remind people of the dangers of distracted driving. When people drive while distracted, they are substantially more likely to cause accidents, leading to avoidable injuries and deaths. Make sure to follow these important steps to protect yourself against the risks of distracted driving: [...]
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, more commonly known as DUI, is one of the most dangerous things people can do on the road. Drunk and intoxicated drivers are estimated to be responsible for as much as a third of all motor vehicle accidents, and are disproportionately likely to be involved in a [...]
In a report issued by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), a fatal plane crash that occurred in Tennessee in 2021 was blamed on the pilot’s “spatial disorientation.” The crash resulted in the deaths of seven people, including a local spiritual leader as well as her husband. The report suggests the crash might have [...]
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 [...]
The number of highway fatalities shot up by 22% in 2022, according to statistics released by the National Safety Council (NSC). This dramatic increase in the number of motor vehicle deaths on America’s highways has been attributed to an increase in distracted driving, with more devices in vehicles contributing to an increased rate of auto [...]
More than two million air fryers manufactured by Cosori have been recalled after it was found that a defective wire could cause burns and start fires. These air fryers have been tied to more than 200 separate incidents where the machine would smoke, catch fire, melt, or overheat, resulting in multiple injuries and several instances [...]
Two members of the Tennessee National Guard died in a helicopter crash on February 15 near Highway 53, just outside of Huntsville, AL. The crash occurred as a result of an accident during a training mission, which is currently under investigation by state and federal authorities. No other military personnel or civilians were injured as [...]
It is always terrifying when someone you love is hurt, but it is especially horrible when it happens to a child. While some of these injuries are unavoidable, many are the result of negligent adults who do not do their job when it comes to caring for children. Here are five ways that negligent adults [...]
It is said that flying is the safest way to travel, and statistically speaking, that’s true: airplanes have the lowest rate of injuries and deaths per year, compared to other forms of travel. That does not mean flying is completely free from danger, however, and certain problems can make the chances of an accident much [...]
TJX, the parent company of several off-price department stores, has issued a recall for its Mittal International chenille weave baby blankets due to the risk of strangulation, choking and entrapment. It sold approximately 108,000 of these blankets through its subsidiaries across the United States, with another 3,550 sold in Canada. Anyone who purchased one of [...]
