There has been a lot of media coverage surrounding Toyota, and the millions of vehicles recalled because of the risk of unintended acceleration while driving. Just last week, a class action lawsuit…
Christine Wuennenberg, the mother of the Disney monorail driver who was tragically killed while operating one of the monorails over the summer, has sued Disney, accusing the theme park of reckless…
Following its previous recall of 4.3 million vehicles, Toyota is now announcing a halt in sales and production of eight models because of accelerator pedals that can stick and cause unintended…
We often worry about contaminated water or infectious diseases when traveling abroad, but how many of us really think about road and traffic safety? A study publicized in 2007 by the Journal of…
CTIA – The Wireless Association, an international organization that represents the wireless industry, reports that as of December 2007, there were over 255 million cell phone subscribers in the…
In the year 2008, the most recent year that data is available, Florida reported 2,938 fatalities in an estimated 243,342 police reported motor vehicle crashes. Traffic crashes accounted for 199,658…
Last week, I blogged about Disney receiving just a $44,000 fine for four safety violations following the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) investigation into the monorail…
There have been several recalls issued in 2009 for pharmaceutical products in the United States. Notably, Hydroxycut was recalled, due to 23 reports of serious health problems as a result of taking…
Cars and tires are regulated in the United States by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been several notable recalls this year involving various vehicle…
Consumer Products in the United States are regulated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). There have been several recalls of consumer products during 2009, and the following are some of…
So many of us make New Year’s resolutions to go to the gym more, to exercise more, and to get in shape. Did you know there is something you can already do to ensure you are receiving the best…
In September 2009, state inspectors investigated Emeritus at Crossing Pointe, an assisted-living facility in the Orlando area, and found a total collapse in the delivery of care to the residents.
