12 results

• E-Scooters Pose Serious Risks to Teens Under 16 Years Old: Study

  June 12, 2025

  Martha Garcia

  A new study highlights a troubling pattern of e-scooter injuries among children, with nearly half of those injured not wearing helmets and many riding at speeds above recommended limits.

• Vehicle Crash Test Ratings Could Be Impacted by New Testing Formula: IIHS

  February 3, 2025

  Darian Hauf

  A new report suggests a rotational head trauma metric used by the NFL could help reduce injuries in vehicle collisions.

• CPSC Warns of SQM and Xinerter Bicycle Helmet Injury Risks

  August 1, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The CPSC is warning against the use of certain bicycle helmets which do not meet federal safety standards.

• Traumatic Brain Injuries Could Lead to Loss of Smell: Study

  October 6, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  Traumatic brain injuries may be linked to a risk of loss of smell, according to the findings of a new study.

• Baby Slings, Carriers Are Causing Injury, Hospitalization Risks for Infants: Study

  December 3, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A new study identifies a number of factors which may make baby slings and carriers a hospitalization and injury risk for infants.

• Study Finds Massive Jump In Scooter Injuries In Recent Years

  January 14, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Rental e-scooters have led to a significant increase in injuries in recent years, according to the findings of a new study.

• Early Treatment After a Concussion May Improve Recovery Time: Study

  January 9, 2020

  Martha Garcia

  A new study finds that early treatment of concussions is crucial for recovery, and waiting too long can result in longer recovery times.

• Bicycle Helmets Often Sold Without Compliance with Safety Standards: Report

  July 9, 2019

  Russell Maas

  Consumer Reports warns that a number of bicycle helmets, usually sold online, do not meet U.S. safety standards, and lists several which consumers should avoid completely.

• Lawsuit Over Lime Scooter Accident Alleges Instruction To Ride in Streets Violate Local Laws

  February 20, 2019

  Russell Maas

  A new lawsuit against Lime scooter manufacturers claim instructions to ride the scooters in the street resulted in a serious accident which left a woman in a coma.

• Bird and Lime Rental Scooter Crash, Injury Cases Highlighted by Consumer Reports

  February 7, 2019

  Russell Maas

  A new Consumer Reports study warns of increasing injuries linked to the use of electric rental scooters.