The woman, a student at MSU, was 18 at the time of the alleged rape. She filed a lawsuit, claiming that the men gang-raped her, and that the university’s counseling center discouraged her from coming forward with the allegations. According to the lawsuit, the rape occurred a week after Michigan…
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Do Backup Cameras Actually Improve Safety?
Now that backup cameras have been a common feature in new vehicles for several years, research is underway to determine whether they are actually saving lives. The Los Angeles Times recently reported that, “Despite the growing prevalence of backup cameras, federal data shows that this technology hasn’t significantly cut down…
Accidental Deaths at All-Time High
According to a recently-released National Safety Council (NSC) report, the number of accidental deaths and injuries is at an “all-time high.” In fact, the rate of accidental deaths spiked more than 7 percent in 2015, accounting for an additional 146,571 lives lost that year. As a result, accidental deaths have…
Lawsuit Filed in Pedestrian Bridge Collapse
Earlier this month, a pedestrian bridge collapsed at the Florida International University. Six people were killed and nine were injured. One of those injured—a cyclist—has filed the first lawsuit following this tragic accident. According to the lawsuit, 24-year-old Marquise Rashaad Hepburn was cycling under the bridge when a large section…
Spring is Almost Here! Stay Safe with these Bicycle Safety Tips
Spring is only days away, and with warmer weather comes more bikes on the roads. Bike accidents can occur for many reasons, but when motor vehicles are involved, crashes are often deadly. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 818 bicyclists were killed in accidents involving…
Pedestrian Fatalities Remain High – What Is Causing This?
Even a minor car accident can be deadly when a pedestrian is involved. With advancing vehicle technology, it would seem logical to assume that motor vehicle accidents – including those involving pedestrians – would decrease. But just the opposite is true. According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), “nearly…
Spring is Almost Here! Stay Safe with these Bicycle Safety Tips
Spring is only days away, and with warmer weather comes more bikes on the roads. Bike accidents can occur for many reasons, but when motor vehicles are involved, crashes are often deadly. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 818 bicyclists were killed in accidents involving…
School Bus Driver’s Negligence Results in Death of Six-Year-Old
When we put our children on the school bus each day, we hope that the bus driver will be responsible, drive safely and look out for the best interests of everyone on board. Fortunately, background checks and driving-history screenings help to ensure that most bus drivers will do just that.…
First Male Victim Comes Forward Claiming Larry Nassar Sexually Abused Him
Jacob Moore, an 18-year old gymnast, is the first man to accuse gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar of sexual abuse. Nassar was the team physician for USA Gymnastics for about 20 years. One day after practice in April 2016, Moore went to Nassar’s office to receive treatment for an injured shoulder.…
Tragic Accident in a Payless Shoe Store Results in the Death of a Small Child
A two-year-old girl was killed in a tragic accident inside a Payless ShoeSource store last week. Ifrah Siddique was crushed when a large mirror fell as she was trying on shoes. The child was rushed to the Southern Regional Medical Center, but died from her injuries. This tragedy calls into…