Burn Awareness Week

A burn injury is one of the most painful and serious injuries that a person can suffer from, and are the leading cause of accidental fatality and injury across the nation. The recovery from a burn injury often requires multiple surgeries, skin grafts, and physical therapy, as well as medications and frequent doctor visits. The…

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Traffic Light Countdown Timers

A recent study found that countdown timers on traffic lights that let motorists know when a light will turn from green to yellow leads to safer responses and fewer car accidents. The study was conducted by researchers at Oregon State University. The research aims for a better understanding of the gray area in red light…

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Exploding Sunroofs

An investigation by Consumer Reports is drawing attention to the issue of exploding sunroofs in cars. As supersized sunroofs grow in popularity, so does the problem of them shattering without warning, leaving consumers to deal with the expensive repair. Since 2012, consumer complaints to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have risen dramatically. From…

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CarMax Vehicles and Safety Recalls

When you buy a used automobile from a dealer, you expect it to be free of auto defects. Three consumer advocacy groups are now up in arms over their claim that CarMax, the United States’ biggest used car dealer, has been selling vehicles with unrepaired defects that had been subject to safety recalls. According to…

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Daydream Driving

According to a new study published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, daydream driving may be a new form of distracted driving that results in nearly 400,000 injuries and over 3,000 fatalities each year in the United States. The study was conducted by researchers at George Mason University in Virginia who wanted to measure how frequently…

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Trenching Accidents in the Construction Industry

The construction industry is a dangerous business and carries a high risk of serious injury and fatality for construction workers. Trenching accidents took the lives of 20 construction workers in 2016 alone. What makes this number even more concerning is the fact that trenching accidents are almost always preventable. Safety training and enforcement of safety…

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