When we are in our homes, we usually feel safe. We don’t often think about the dangers lurking where we live and relax with our loved ones; however, many different items in a residence can cause a burn injury. It’s important to be aware of the common household products that cause burns so you can…
When you have small children, the hustle and bustle of Halloween can be a fun but busy affair. Getting them dressed and ready for trick-or-treating, Halloween parties, or school events can be tedious, which means the sooner you get them ready, the better…right? While it might seem like a good idea to have your child…
It’s no secret that vaping has been on the rise since 2010. The use of e-cigarettes has been marketed as an alternative to smoking, though it seems using these devices can sometimes be just as dangerous. In fact, more than 2,000 hospital patients have been diagnosed with lung damage after vaping; and, Lubbock is not immune from the dangers and side effects posed by JUUL and other vaping devices.
Electric scooters continue to zoom through city streets, and with this growing trend come growing reports of injuries. The problem of safety on electric scooters has developed into such a pervasive issue that the CDC sent out an official warning regarding how dangerous scooters can be. The CDC partnered with the Public Health and Transportation…
By now, we have all witnessed our fair share of electric scooter riders zooming through our town’s sidewalks and streets, some following safety rules and some carelessly racing by, but almost all are helmet-free. The increasing prevalence and popularity of electric scooters is bringing with it risks, dangers, and now even personal injury lawsuits. A…
We are lucky enough to live during a time where if you need a ride somewhere but don’t have access to a vehicle, you can simply call an Uber or Lyft and be on your way. Now, electric scooters are becoming the new norm for simply riding short distances around town—and Lubbock will soon have its own scooters to choose from. While this sounds like a fun and innovative way to get around town, it does come with many shortcomings, some of which can be deadly.
Airbags typically make us feel a little safer when we’re driving on our commute to work or just down the street to get groceries. Unfortunately, there are times where airbags are found to be defective and could actually do more harm to us than good. For some Dallas residents, the risks associated with defective airbags are becoming a harsh reality.
Takata airbags have been a problem for more than ten years now, but despite a plethora of evidence that the airbags are dangerous, General Motors (GM) is asking U.S. safety regulators to delay the recall of nearly 1 million vehicles.