The death of a 60-year-old Atlanta Braves fans once again raises the question of fan safety at sporting events. It was a typical night at the ballpark when tragedy struck in the seventh inning at Turner Field in Atlanta. According to reports, as Yankees pinch-hitter…
In March 2015, 28-year-old Stephanie Gurney fell to her death from a SBA Communications tower in San Angelo, Texas. At the time, details surrounding the situation were unclear. According to reports, the woman’s climbing abilities were being assessed for possible employment with Jostan Communications
Coby Persin describes himself as a 21-year-old You Tube prankster who looks like Zac Efron. So what, you ask? Well his latest video is a social experiment in order to show the potential dangers of social media use, especially among the younger population. The intent…
Joining a fraternity has its social and academic purposes, but its greatest purposes are life-long friendships, leadership opportunities and connections that will help you in the future. Part of the initiation process is pledging. Unfortunately, sometimes the pledge process is dangerous and it can s
A townhouse that burned last week, killing a Georgetown University graduate, marked the fourth fatal off-campus fire at a U.S. college in the 2014-2015 academic year. According to Washington, D.C. officials, the owners of the townhouse were not licensed to rent rooms or apartments. An…
On August 8, a large group of bicyclists were on their way to Bay City as part of “A One Day Ride Across Michigan” to raise money for the Hope Water Project, which builds wells for fresh drinking water in Kenya. Less than one hour…
Last month, a gunman in a Lafayette, Louisiana movie theater killed two woman and injured nine others before taking his own life. The suspect behind yet another movie theater shooting was declared dead after opening fire on a police officer last week in Nashville, Tennessee.…
“Tort reforms” laws strip the rights of those injured by defective products, medical malpractice, and other wrongdoings. These laws relieve wrong-doers, usually large corporations from personal responsibility for their misdeeds, shifting responsibility to the taxpayer. Tort reform has always been ab
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…
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.…