The number of people killed by defective ignition switches in General Motors vehicles has risen to 67, according to a recent report from CBS News. The families of the 67 individuals will likely receive compensation from the company, which recently updated the list to include three more people. Another 113 injured people will also receive compensation from the GM fund. …
April Is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Distracted driving kills. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), cell phone use was involved in 350 fatal crashes nationwide in 2011, and contributed to thousands of crashes in which individuals were injured, some of them seriously. Texas reported the second-highest number of cell-phone-related deaths in 2011, with 38 deaths in the state. And cell phones are only part of …
Honda Launches Ad Campaign to Encourage Air Bag Recall Fixes
Millions of Honda vehicles have defective air bag components manufactured by Takata – but their owners still have not brought them to a dealership to get the problems fixed. To remind owners of the need for a fix, Honda has begun an advertising campaign to raise awareness, according to a recent New York Times article. According to the New York …
General Motors Pulls Some SUVs from Market Due to Pending Tire Recall
American automaker General Motors recently ordered its dealerships to stop selling three 2015 model year vehicles: the Chevrolet Traverse, the GMC Acadia, and the Buick Enclave. The order affects about 6,300 vehicles and was issued because the vehicles’ tires are included in a pending recall by tire manufacturer Goodyear, according to a recent article in the Detroit Free Press. The …
Is Talcum Powder Use Linked to Ovarian Cancer?
Talcum powder is made from talc, a mineral that contains elements like magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. Talc is used in a wide variety of products, from packaging chewing gum to forming the base of baby powder and many cosmetics. Although the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has banned the use of talc in personal care products for many decades, …
Three Ways to Check Your Bicycle for Safety Before You Ride
Dallas, Texas is full of bike trails, and the mild temperatures make going for a bike ride a favorable option on all but the hottest or coldest days. As a result, biking is a popular sport in Dallas and other Texas cities. Even many experienced Dallas bicycle accident lawyers have enjoyed cycling in order to stay fit, spend time with …
Nationwide Survey Sees Drop in Nursing Home Quality Scores
Tougher standards are resulting in lower scores for the nation’s nursing homes, according to a recent article in USA Today. The newest ratings from the federal government’s Nursing Home Compare website show that nearly one-third of the 15,000 nursing home facilities ranked lost at least one star – in a five-star total system – than they had been awarded in …
This March, Practice Workplace Eye Safety Awareness
Most people rely heavily on their vision to carry out their work, to navigate their workplace and home, and to carry out various errands and hobbies. However, the eyes are delicate organs, and even minor damage to them can easily reduce or even destroy the ability to see clearly. Every day, about 2,000 people suffer some kind of eye injury …
Help Children Avoid Burn Injuries
Burn injuries are among the most painful types of injuries, especially when they are severe. The risk of a secondary infection after a severe burn is also high. Young children are at a higher risk for burn injuries at home, because they do not yet understand the risks posed by everyday items like stoves, hot water, and candles. Parents and …
Texas Colleges Receive $400,000 in Safety Education Grants
Texas Mutual Insurance Company recently announced an award of grant funding to four Texas colleges, according to an Insurance News Net press release. The funding will go to pay for free workplace safety courses for employees, employers, and interested members of the public. In total, the grants equal $400,000. The courses will be taught by the risk management institutes at …
