Author: Michael S. Callahan
The July 30, 2016 crash of a hot air balloon in Texas is the worst hot-air balloon crash in history. Late in July, Texas saw one of the worst hot air balloon tragedies in the nation. The National Transportation Safety Board has confirmed that the hot air balloon struck a set of power lines before catching […]
Tennessee-based ARC Automotive now under investigation for ruptured airbags affecting Texas drivers. On July 8th, a Canadian driver was killed in a low-speed collision that she should have easily been able to walk away from (TheStar.com). However, when the driver’s side airbag triggered during the collision the inflator exploded while it was inflating the airbag. […]
Senate members call for “do not drive” wording amidst air bag recall affecting Texas drivers. With more and more vehicles being recalled due to air bag issues, some lawmakers are stepping up and calling for more serious wording to be listed on the recall notices that are going out specifically for Honda and Acura vehicles. […]
Massive bolts on these wells are failing and could lead to major oil leaks and injuries on the Texas coast. Massive bolts used to connect subsea equipment on offshore wells are failing. This issue is calling into question the safety of the workers on oil rigs and platforms in the Gulf of Mexico. The Department […]
In a hospital setting, a doctor or nurse’s negligence can cause serious injury. There is a long history in Texas, as well as across the nation, of surgical equipment being left behind in patients. Equipment created to assist in surgeries, when negligently left inside the patient, become foreign objects that harm the very lives they were […]
You should be able to trust that your child will be safe at a hospital. Of all places, a hospital is where you should feel safe to leave your children while they are being treated. When your child is in the hospital, you already have enough on your mind and you shouldn’t also have to […]
IKEA announces a voluntary recall of their dressers in Texas and across the nation. Since 2014, IKEA dressers have been in the news. It started with the deaths of two toddlers caused by Ikea dressers tipping over and crushing them. The following year IKEA announced a program that offered free mounting kits for past and […]
Billions in life insurance go unpaid to the rightful beneficiaries so profits can still be made. When you take out a life insurance policy on yourself you have the expectation that it will be paid out to the person you choose as your beneficiary to help ease their financial or emotional burden after your death. […]
A decorative table torch should add beauty to an outdoor space but can bring tragedy. In 2013, reports of exploding table torches purchased from Big Lots’ stores in Texas started making the news. Overall, there were reports of 20 torches exploding and in the end 30,000 of these torches were recalled. Unfortunately, by the time […]
Texas parents are learning sippy cups may be spill-proof but not mold proof. Products are often recalled from the shelves. But when those products affect our kids it’s particularly troubling. Companies that make children’s products should be certain their products are safe before selling or distributing them to the public. Recently, Mayborn USA began a […]