Some car interiors are starting to resemble a home office, with gadgets installed on every available space on the dashboard. A recent study by J.D. Power found that approximately 15 percent of consumers rule out buying a car if it lacks the latest technology, compared…
Approximately 5,000 kids nationwide will go to the Emergency Room this summer after falling out of a window. Kids ages one to four are at the greatest risk. Most injuries occur in the summer months when windows are open; screens are not strong enough to…
It’s the height of carnival season, and for many kids, that means thrills — as in rides like the Skymaster and Jitterbug. Carnival rides are supposed to be a little scary, but terrifying accidents happen every summer due to equipment failure, inconsistent state regulations and…
Summer months are prime time for hitting trails and open spaces in search of an exhilarating ride. Enter All-terrain vehicles (ATVs). But, what about the safety? According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 150 children die in ATV-related accidents each year with July…
Following the deadly accident in which a FedEx truck veered across a California interstate median slamming head-on into a bus full of students, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is pushing for changes to improve the safety of passengers on buses. The bus was carrying…
It happens nationwide. A parent gets out of the car, forgetting the child in the backseat. Hours later, the child is dead. Dallas police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old child who was allegedly left in a hot car on a 98 degree afternoon.…
They are commonly used to treat ailments like headaches, back pain, toothaches, fever, cramps, strains and sprains. But, can your favorite “go to” pain reliever increase your risk of a heart attack or stroke? Though there are many brands of over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers, there are…
Only July 7, a 79-year-old driver slammed into a teenager while she was renting a Redbox movie outside a CVS. The driver pushed the gas pedal instead of the brake, and jumped onto the sidewalk, striking the teen. She barely survived, but now faces months,…
Pontoon boats have been popular for decades due to their ability to support a large group of people, room to move about on deck and enough room for coolers and other recreational items. A July 4 pontoon boat outing to watch fireworks over the Ohio…