On two consecutive days, two Mormon missionaries have died while on their mission trips. The consecutive deaths happened on Wednesday and Thursday of last week, in Mexico and California. 20 year-old from Idaho, Elder Colt Daniel Kunz had only been in the Mexican Gulf city of Tampico for a month when a freak accident killed him instantly. He was reported …
Second Fatal Construction Accident at New 49ers Stadium
For the second time this year, a construction worker has died on the job at the new Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Ca. Back in June, 63-year-old elevator installer, Don White was working on a ladder, on the ground floor of an elevator shaft when the counter weight of an elevator struck him. Before he was able to be transported …
Bar’s Fate Decided by TABC Following a Drunk Driving Accident
The bars were about to close on the 1st of July last year when Madeline Rackley was driving home in Austin, Texas. She and two friends had just left Lustre Pearl, an Austin bar located on Rainey Street. It was a seemingly normal evening, but what happened next left a man dead, and Lustre Pearls’ future uncertain. 25 year-old, Jarrett …
5 Things to Do if You’re in a Car Accident
No one can forget the utter shock of being in their first car accident. If it was your fault or not, there is no beating that sinking feeling. Unfortunately, the risk of automobile accidents is a constant in life. To avoid that lost feeling next time you’re in an accident, keep the following advice in mind.
4 Bicycle Safety Tips
As an avid bike rider of four years, I’ve crashed a couple times. Sometimes a fall is unavoidable, but there are many that can be avoided or made less severe by keeping a few things in mind. Below are some helpful tips on how to safely travel by bicycle. 1. Assume No One Can See You It’s safe to assume …
Food Poisoning: Salmonella Found in Foster Farms Chicken
A salmonella outbreak is sweeping the United States this week, but many of the details are unknown. In a worse case scenario, the government shutdown’s effect on the Center for Disease Control may lead to more and more Americans in the hospital. Foster Farms, distributors of chicken, has accidentally distributed chicken contaminated with salmonella, causing hundreds of reported illnesses. The …
Avandia and Heart Attack Risks
In June the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a statement that as of November 18, 2011 they will restrict retail pharmacy sales of three diabetes drugs manufactured by drug maker GlaxoSmithKline. First is the stand alone drug Avandia and also the combination drugs Avandamet and Avandaryl. These new restrictions are motivated by increasing concerns that the drugs increase the …
3 Tips for Avoiding 18-Wheeler Accidents
When driving down the interstate, it’s hard not to be reminded of the horrible accidents we see on the nightly news involving an 18-wheeler. The causes are endless. The combination of their huge mass with the long, hard hours the truck drivers have to work; it is no wonder the accidents are so common. Truck accidents are often more fatal …
Ice Cream Containing Metal Shavings Poses Product Liability Risk
When you’re buying a product, you’d like to feel confident that it is has been accurately tested for safety. We live in a world where nothing is guaranteed, so we need to exercise a healthy amount of caution when approaching unknown territory. That being said, this article and other product liability articles are not meant to be fear mongering, but …
Tips to Protect Against Drunk Driving Accidents
Although we cannot prevent a stranger from getting behind the wheel after drinking, we can arm ourselves with information to help keep us safe against a drunk driving accident. There’s no other way to protect ourselves than to know the signs of a drunk driver, and know what to do once we’ve spotted one. Listed below are some things to …
