Tis the season for presents, holiday decorating, shopping and cooking but that also means opportunities for holidayaccidents too. Emergency rooms across the country are visited by hundreds of accident victims each day who have been victims of slips and falls, burns, electrocution and fender benders. It is important to exercise caution when preparing for…
According to Time, there have been about 560recalls in 2016 from both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture combined. The recalls have ranged from food products like sunflower seeds to flour to meat products. While it may seem as though food is becoming increasingly more and more “contaminated”…
At least 15 people were injured in a 13-vehiclecrash in Pennsylvania. The pile up is credited a weather-related chain reaction accident that included five tractor-trailer trucks and several passenger vehicles in western Erie County. Witnesses and victims said that they could see the accident that started the chain reaction. The fifteen people injured were…
A West Virginia woman and her husband were given the maximum amount that was allowed by the state for amedical malpractice suit which totals $672,681.67. The couple filed a lawsuit against the United States after the victim, 24 years-old at the time, underwent a hysterectomy that was not necessary. The doctor who was in…
A fatal vehicleaccident took place on Wednesday in Indiana around 6:30 in the morning. The road crash took place on U.S. 31 when an eastbound Volkswagen veered into the direction of a northbound Saturn. As a result, the vehicles collided and the Volkswagen wound up in a ditch while the Volkswagen was hit twice…
A fatal vehicleaccident occurred in Washington around 5:35 in the morning. The accident took place when the driver of a tractor-trailer lost control of their vehicle while approaching traffic on Interstate 270, which resulted in the vehicle jackknifing. The tractor-trailer then rear-ended a Toyota Corolla. As a result, the Corolla hit the vehicle that…
Winter time can mean driving in severe conditions and can be dangerous for anyone who is on the roads. Weather conditions can be hazardous and can cause minor to severeaccidents, so it is always wise to be equipped for any type of winter travel. Here are a few tips to help prepare you for…
A South Carolina woman was seriously injured when herdog attacked her. She was visiting relatives in Florida and was staying at an apartment when one of her three pit bull mix dogs attacked and could not be pulled off of her. Authorities reported that an officer responded to the 911 call and tried using…
Trader Joe’s has voluntarily recalled two types ofhummus due to a possible Listeria concern. The Mediterranean and White Bean & Basil Hummus are affected by the recall and were distributed in 30 different states, according to their website. The hummus “use by” date is up to and including 12/15/16, and the plant identification code…
Valspar Cabot has voluntarilyrecalled around 10,000 wood cleaners and wood brighteners due to a faulty cap seal. The company states that the seal can cause contents to leak out and pose a chemical hazard to their consumers. Ingesting, inhaling or skin contact with this product can cause burning and other injuries. The brightener and…