2012

As the threat of distracted driving has grown, local communities and states from across the country have turned to increasingly drastic measures in order to crack down on the cellphone usage scourge. States and municipalities that have never had a distracted driving ban of any kind have begun to institute them in force, and those… read more

With the threat of distracted driving more prevalent than ever before, it’s always nice to be able to report on a community that is doing what it can to prevent drivers from engaging in this dangerous practice. Beachwood, Ohio, is the latest city to promote an end to distracted driving by issuing a ban on… read more

Motorcycle safety continues to be an important topic, so it’s always nice to see communities from across the state do their part to help promote safe driving practices. The city of Red Bluff, California, was the site of the Red Bluff Police Department’s Motorcycle Safety Enforcement Operation on June 16.  Designed to help lower the… read more

With Independence Day just around the corner, millions of people from across the country are going to celebrate by lighting off fireworks.  But with this form of celebration also comes a danger, as a new report illustrates. The Consumer Products Safety Commission has conducted a study that looked into the danger that exists when setting… read more

It’s a sad fact that many people from across the country don’t pay attention to safety the way that they should.  But for those persons who want to keep their families safe but simply aren’t sure where to begin, it’s good to know that there are various resources out there that can help. One of… read more

Some judges from across the country have received a bit of notoriety for the odd punishments they’ve dished out for individuals receiving a sentence.  But as this next story demonstrates, there are certain people out there that think some of these unorthodox methods go a little too far. In Utah, the mother of a 13… read more

When out driving on the road, danger can hit when you least expect it.  And as this next story illustrates, even the most mundane-seeming detriments to safety can have serious consequences. During Nascar’s recent Road America race, a unique problem presented itself to one of the drivers:  a water bottle had rolled beneath the pedals… read more

A new report discusses those sports that are the most likely to leave participating children with injuries, and although some sports likely confirm the suspicions of many, other sports deemed dangerous might take some people by surprise. On average, 3.5 million child injuries result every year from various sports played around the country, and one… read more

High school students place themselves in harm’s way when they participate in various sporting events.  But perhaps no risk is greater than the danger posed by a potential concussion. A new study in The American Journal of Sports Medicine details the concussion danger that exists among high school student athletes.  The researchers who compiled their… read more

It’s fairly unusual for numerous defects to be discovered within one vehicle, but that’s exactly what happened with the Chevrolet Cruze. Earlier, I reported to you news about a recall that was initiated on the Chevy Cruze because of a defect concerning the fuel tank straps in these vehicles.  Now, General Motors has announced the… read more

Now that summer is here, individuals from across the country are going to be heading out into the sun.  To stay safe in those instances, the Food and Drug Administration is spreading the word on how to protect your family. Their latest safety announcement concerns how to keep infants safe when exposed to direct sunlight. … read more

Perhaps one of the most disappointing occurrences is when a recall is issued for a component of a vehicle, but that component is installed in so many different vehicles that numerous recalls have to be issued in order to correct the problem amongst the various fleets. Those who have been paying attention to vehicular recalls… read more