In February of 2012 KHOU.com reported that two young people had died in a fatal car accident in August when they were driving a Ford F-150 truck. The youths were on their way back to school when the tread came apart on the front right tire of the vehicle. As…
In early December, Boston.com wrote of a deadly tunnel collapse outside Tokyo. The collapse resulted in nine deaths and led to calls to spend more money on the aging infrastructure in Japan. While this accident was a world away, it is a clear and tragic illustration of the devastating consequences…
Gas grills are a popular product, with many people keeping a propane grill in their backyard or on their balcony in order to enjoy those grill-cooked receipes. Unfortunately, gas grills are not always a harmless household product for making a quick meal. In some tragic cases, gas grills can cause…
In recent months, patients throughout the United States have been fearful of meningitis outbreaks after the New England Compounding Center (NECC) in Framingham Massachusetts sent out vials of steroids that were contaminated with fungus and bacteria. The steroids were used to inject patients with back and joint pain, so the…
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), winter storms create many hazards for workers and can make it more difficult to perform work-related tasks. As OSHA makes clear, employers are responsible for the safety and the health of their employees and for ensuring a safe workplace. Employers, therefore,…
Dirt bikes may seem like a fun ride for your kids and both younger children and teens may be eager for the freedom and adventure that a dirt bike seems to bring. However, dirt bikes can also be extremely dangerous, especially if they are operated by inexperienced or under-aged drivers.…
The dialysis manufacturer Fresenius has become well-known not because of their advanced medical treatments nor because of their effective dialysis products. But rather because of a dangerous medical product they produced called GranuFlo. Recently, however, Fresenius has been in the news for a different reason. According to Investors Business Daily,…
Tires are one of the most important parts of your vehicle since the vehicle literally rests and moves on them. Unfortunately, in recent years, a spate of tire problems has led to serious and fatal injuries. Some of the problems involve an issue with the tires themselves, such as when…
When a patient is on dialysis, it is very important for doctors and care providers to do everything possible to help ensure that the dialysis goes smoothly and that nothing happens to compromise the health of the patient either during the dialysis or when providing other medical care. Unfortunately, a…
With advances in energy and technology, many construction projects today involve work with solar power and with alternative energy materials. Unfortunately, these projects require new techniques and a new base of knowledge that not every electrical worker has. When those without experience in the solar power industry are asked to…