An Amtrak crash that killed two and injured 30 appears to be the result of failure to follow basic safety rules. An investigation has revealed both Amtrak’s internal rules and federal rules were broken
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released an evaluation of the impact that their 2015 severe injury reporting guideline has had on workplace safety. The newest requirement, that severe injury be reported to
A home is supposed to be a safe haven, but far too many unintentional injuries occur under Americans’ own roofs each year — especially those involving people in aged 0 to 19 years. More
By 2050, it is expected that a full 20 percent of the U.S. population will be comprised of individuals ages 65 and older, many of whom will require some extra assistance for daily living
The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) has released its data on pedestrian traffic fatalities from 2015. The Association notes an overall increase in deaths, though a state by state analysis finds increases in some settings
A jury has awarded the family of a woman $72 million after determining use of talcum powder products led to her diagnosis of ovarian cancer and subsequent death. The decision was the first to award damages
Reports of electronic cigarettes spontaneously exploding, causing disfiguring injuries and third degree burns have prompted serious concerns about the safety of these tobacco alternatives. Several people from around the country have narrowly escaped death
A lawsuit was filed in Cook County Circuit Court against the Ruth Chris Steakhouse of South Barrington, Illinois, placing blame on the restaurant/bar for a drunk driving accident resulting in serious injuries. Plaintiff Tyler Heyward alleges that
Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced increased safety measures to protect the public after a crane collapse killed a man earlier this month. On the morning of Friday, February 5, 38-year-old David Wichs was walking down
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) wants you to be better protected on the nation’s roadways. It has released its 2016 Most Wanted list of what the agency considers to be the most pressing safety concerns for drivers
