Despite recalls and warnings dating back 30 years, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reports kids are still dying at the rate of 1 child per month from window blinds; hundreds more have been injured. Although companies have made safety improvements to blinds with cords and…
Dr. William Hedrick, the founder and president at the Centers for Pain Relief in Northern Indiana has been under investigation since 2012 for allegedly using unsafe drug practices when prescribing medication to his patients. There have been numerous complaints of him mixing uncomplimentary drugs and
Growing number of lawsuits blame Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (PG&E) for the blaze in Northern California that killed two people, destroyed 475 homes and burned 110 square miles. It was the seventh most destructive wildfire in state history. The fire began on September 9,…
Electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are battery-powered cartridges filled with a nicotine liquid that, when heated, creates an inhalable mist. Many people “vape” e-cigarettes trying to kick their habit of smoking cigarettes. However, e-cigarettes have been met with much controversy in recent years.
Liquid laundry pods entered the market in 2010 as single-use laundry packs for convenience, but did you know it has also posed serious health risks to young children? Take a look – which ones are pods and which are candy? Maybe you know, but most…
Looking to accentuate her zombie costume for a high school powder-puff football game, a 17-year-old purchased a pair of costume contact lenses at the Gibraltar Trade Center in Mount Clemens, Michigan; classmates purchased similar lenses from the same store. Sadly, a day of fun turned…
The American Museum of Tort Law opened Sept. 26. Why should the American people pay homage to this type of museum? Created by Ralph Nader, the museum seeks to increase citizen understanding of Tort Law – the law of wrongful injury – and the role…
Michelin North America and Katie Couric, Yahoo global news anchor and New York Times bestselling author of The Best Advice I Ever Got, are inviting America’s drivers to share their best advice and stories for staying safe on the road. The campaign kicked off this…
Halloween is just around the corner and safety begins with the costume! Whether store bought or homemade, cute or scary, there is one thing that should be considered when choosing a Halloween costume – safety! Here are some tips to consider when picking the safest…
Teens today are busier than ever. They go to school, work, and often participate in many sports or other extracurricular activities. They are also more engaged in the latest technology. Unfortunately, this leads to more distractions, especially while driving. Auto accidents are the leading cause…
It’s Monday morning and you are running late for work. You hop in your car. As long as there are no traffic back-ups or accidents, you might just make it in time. There was no time for a sit down for breakfast; you begin eating…
Deer-related auto accidents have consistently risen over the years due to increasing deer populations and urban sprawl. As roads are built through these areas, deer and their habitats are being displaced by urban sprawl. And, of course, as automobile travel increases, incidents of automobile-deer en
