Concerns about Amtrak

Federal investigators are looking into the causes and details surrounding the rise in Amtrak train accidents over the past ten years. According to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), the rate of Amtrak accidents compared to the miles traveled rose from 41.1 in 2008 to 58.8 in 2017. In that time, the number of people fatally…

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Legal Tire Tread May Be Unsafe

Driving with worn out tires can cause accidents. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), worn out tires are responsible for 11,000 car accidents and 200 fatalities every year in the U.S. As a result, most states have policies regarding the acceptable depth of a tire tread for public safety. In New Jersey,…

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Hotel Bathroom Slip and Falls

In your shower at home, you likely have many comforts and conveniences as well as safety features such as slip resistant coatings, a water draining mat, and possibly a handrail. But when you travel, the hotel bathroom may be putting you at risk for a serious injury. Hotels frequently choose luxurious looking finishes over slip-proof…

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Objects Falling Off a Moving Truck

A recent tragedy that took the lives of a mother and daughter from Minnesota highlights the danger of improperly secured cargo. The two women were fatally injured when a boulder weighing approximately 800 lbs. was dislodged from the back of a moving truck and slammed into their vehicle. The women suffered significant trauma as the…

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Risks of the Common Chemical Triclosan

A chemical commonly found in household products may be linked to the spread of colon cancer. Triclosan, an anti-microbial agent found in toothpaste, is considered safe, but new research has linked it to diseases affecting the digestive system. The chemical is extremely ubiquitous, so these risks need immediate attention. Triclosan was first patented in 1964…

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Birth Control Pills Recalled Amid Faulty Packaging

An American drug manufacturer recently issued a nationwide recall for its birth control product, fearing that misplaced capsules in its pill packages could result in unintended pregnancies. The packages should have contained 24 capsules with hormones, followed by four placebo capsules – but that sequence was mistakenly reversed during packaging. The order of the pills…

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Risk of Gastric Balloon Complications

Gastric balloons allow obese patients to lose weight quickly by temporarily controlling their appetite. Recently, however, concerns have surfaced over the safety of gastric balloons after several patients died. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has confirmed that their deaths were related to the devices and are rolling out new safety warnings to accompany them.…

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