Fears Over Self-Driving Car Safety
A recent study conducted by the American Automobile Association (AAA) has found that 73 percent of Americans would not ride in a self-driving vehicle because they are too afraid. AAA surveyed 1,014 American drivers, and found that fear of self-driving cars is present in all age groups. Every day an average of 102 people are…
Read MoreAllergy Meds Can Lead to Drugged Driving
Anyone who has dealt with the sneezing, coughing, headache, scratchy throat, and the itchy, watery eyes associated with allergies knows how intense the suffering can be. That is why so many are quick to take an allergy medication that promises to relieve the symptoms. While allergy sufferers may be willing to endure the drowsy, foggy…
Read MoreUnsafe Teething Products for Children
Babies and young children are our most vulnerable consumers. Parents and caregivers trust manufacturers and retailers to sell baby products that are safe. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning to parents, manufacturers, and retailers to stop using and selling teething products that contain benzocaine because they can pose a…
Read MoreNew Law Could Mean More Inexperienced Truckers
The U.S. Congress is considering a new law called the DRIVE-SAFE Act. This Act has been proposed in response to a national shortage of truck drivers, and would allow teen truckers to drive big-rigs across state lines. Allowing younger truckers on the road may help businesses move goods across the country, but it could have…
Read MoreToms River Car Crash Fatally Injures Two Victims, Hurts Three Others
In Toms River, New Jersey, a car crash left two victims fatally injured. On Monday afternoon, around 12:30 pm, the car accident occurred when the car hit the concrete divider on Route 37, went through a stop sign, and was struck by a pickup truck on the driver’s side of the car. The 85-year-old driver…
Read MoreSummer Camp Injuries
With schools out, summer camps are filling up with promises of fun activities and exciting adventures. While summer camps help keep children and teens busy throughout the season, injuries can occur that can change a summer of fun into a summer of pain and recovery. Whether children attend day camps or sleep away camps, safety…
Read MoreRahway Head-on Collision with Minivan Fatally Injures Woman
In Rahway, New Jersey, a head-on collision fatally injured a woman on Tuesday afternoon. The fatal car accident occurred around 1:35 pm when the car that the 59-year-old woman from Woodbridge, New Jersey was driving collided into a minivan on St. Georges Avenue. After the Rahway head-on collision took place, the minivan driver received medical…
Read MoreLawsuit Claims Breast Implants Caused Lymphoma
The FDA announced recently that it has over 410 reports of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Among those reports there were nine deaths. It was revealed that both textured and smooth implants could lead to this type of cancer, although textured implants were the cause more often. The…
Read MoreFireworks Safety
Last year, former Governor Chris Christie legalized certain types of fireworks just days before the Fourth of July celebrations. Prior to the legislation, New Jersey, Delaware, and Massachusetts were the only three states with a blanket ban on all forms of fireworks. New Jersey law prohibited the sale or use of fireworks, except for town-approved…
Read MoreFatal Brick Motorcycle Accident Claims Rider’s Life, Injures Others
A fatal motorcycle accident in Brick, New Jersey, claimed the rider’s life on Sunday morning. Shortly before 9 am, the crash occurred when a sedan was making a left turn into the Bay Harbor Plaza on Brick Boulevard and collided with the motorcycle. Upon impact, the sedan overturned, trapping the motorist and passenger in the…
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