On April 30, the Tennessee State Senate approved a bill with a 23-7 vote to ban drivers from talking on phones without a hands-free device (such as an earpiece, headphones, or a smart wrist watch). Under the law, drivers can also opt to mount their…
When the Archdiocese of Newark released its own list of those priests who had been accused of sexual abuse of minors, one thing stood out from everything else-the high number of repeat offenders. Newark has had a number of priests who preyed on multiple children…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speed was a contributing factor in 9,557 U.S. traffic deaths in 2015. While the safety benefits of driving the speed limit are well known, most drivers are guilty of not doing so from time to time. When…
Each year, there are an alarming number of preventable workplace fatalities both state and nationwide. While the number of workplace fatalities in Massachusetts declined a small amount from 2017 to 2018, going from 74 to 69 deaths, it is still on the rise across the…
Despite the advanced medical technology and knowledge our doctors possess, the United States is the most dangerous country in the developed world to give birth. In fact, there are more than 50,000 severe injuries and 700 maternal deaths each year – half of which could…
As spring weather arrives to Tennessee, children are starting to spend more of their free time playing outside. While many are glad to be rid of the colder winter days, springtime also comes with an increase in pedestrian accidents: within a two week span in…
Recently, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GSHA) released a report stating that 2018’s 6,227 nationwide fatalities marked the largest recorded number of pedestrian deaths since 1990. The percentage of all traffic fatalities that were pedestrians has also increased. While in 2008, pedestrian
As spring approaches, many Massachusetts residents are relieved to be free from the below-zero temperatures that grip the state each winter. It is important to note, however, that warmer weather also marks the beginning of motorcycle season. Unfortunately, the increased presence of motorcycles on ro
Previously, I discussed the danger of skylights and inherent risk of fatal falls that comes with working near them. Workers from several fields have regular access to roofs with skylights, including roofers, electricians, and plumbers. The American Architectural Manufacturers Association estimates t
This year, Memphis maintenance workers have had their hands full patching thousands of hazardous potholes: by just March 11, over 26,000 potholes had already been repaired in the city since the beginning of the year. One Memphis business owner, James Eatmon, recently experienced firsthand the…
Many have heard about the recent product defect with the Britax Child Safety jogging stroller. The Washington Post reports that The crashes were brutal. With no warning, the front wheel on the three-wheeled BOB jogging strollers fell off, causing the carriages to careen and even…
Acetaminophen, which is frequently known by the brand name Tylenol, is one of the most commonly used over-the-counter painkillers in the world. While acetaminophen is generally considered safe to use, researchers are still making new discoveries about the risks that come with taking it. These…
