Seven Maintenance Issues That Can Cause Auto Accidents
People can often underestimate the importance of keeping their vehicle well-maintained. When car owners put off important maintenance, it can result in problems with controlling their vehicle in an emergency, or can even cause catastrophic [...]
Southwest Flight Suffers Engine Mishap with Boeing Plane
The Boeing Company, one of the world’s largest plane manufacturers, has found itself once again under scrutiny after a Southwest Airlines flight suffered a major mechanical malfunction mid-flight. The cowling fell off one of the [...]
Nestle Recalls Metallic Mugs Due to Overheating and Breaking
Nestle USA has issued a recall for metallic mugs that were sold as part of its 2023 Holiday Starbucks-branded Gift Sets due to a defect that can cause them to overheat and break, resulting in [...]
Five Issues That Make Drunk Driving Dangerous
Drunk driving is one of the most dangerous driving habits that anyone can engage in, with approximately one in three accidents involving at least one intoxicated driver. When people choose to drive drunk, it not [...]
Lawsuits Allege Benzene Contamination in Acne Medication
Three lawsuits filed in federal court allege that certain acne medications may contain dangerous levels of benzene, possibly putting people who use them at risk of serious harm. The lawsuits claim that these medications, which [...]
Five Dead After Small Plane Crash Near Nashville
A recent accident involving a small plane resulted in the deaths of five people, including three children. The plane crash, which occurred just outside of downtown Nashville, apparently occurred after the pilot reported losing power [...]
How Does Fatigue Cause Auto Accidents?
One of the most common issues that drivers face on the road does not come from drunk drivers, or even distracted or aggressive drivers. Instead, it is simple fatigue that can often play a major [...]
15m Toshiba Laptop AC Adapters Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Dynabook, Inc. has issued a recall for more than 15 million laptop AC adapters due to burn and fire hazards. According to reports, these laptop adapters will sometimes overheat and spark, which can burn people [...]
Five Ways Inexperienced Pilots Cause Plane Crashes
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 [...]
Recall Issued For Millions of Furniture Tip Kits
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 [...]