Do you or your kids listen to their iPods while walking or riding their bicycle? Have you consider how dangerous this might be? All distractions pose a potential hazard, especially along the…
Now that you know…. That the tobacco industry knew for years that cigarettes were associated with lung cancer, heart disease and other serious side effects and failed to warn the public until the…
Several news media outlets report that a train collided with a tractor-trailer this morning, June 7, 2010 in Cleveland, North Carolina. The train was not derailed; however, the driver of the…
An SUV following too close to Don Fumo’s motorcycle killed the beloved 51-year-old math teacher from East Mecklenberg High School in Union County, North Carolina on June 6, 2010. Four…
Tort reform has become a political battlefield in our country. Much of the cry for reform of our civil justice system has centered around what the tort reformers call jackpot justice. This little…
Even legal u-turns are hazardous. I’d advise motorists only make them at intersections and according to traffic signals where they have been determined appropriate. Illegal u-turns are…
For many, the summer months are driving season. When preparing your vehicle for the summer, it is important to inspect the tires. The heat of summer can cause an already worn tire to fail….
School is coming to an end for most kids, which means they will likely have more free time for technology-related activities such as surfing the web. Keep in mind that accessing the Internet is…
The Florida Panhandle is now experiencing the nightmare scenario of oily tar balls washing up on its pristine, white beaches. While workers have been busy collecting the tar balls, more oil is…
A previously sealed deposition revealed how a Chinese drywall manufacturer, Knauf Plasterboard Tianjin, LTD, sought to cover-up the fact that their drywall was tainted and unfit for building…
In the recent past, I have blogged about the dangerous potential that exists around every curve of the road for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists alike. This week, a collision occurred that…
Deck parties are fun and they are the rage among college-age people. They are often advertised via Facebook by DJs. The DJ sets up on or near the deck and a dance party involving dozens of students…
