A car owner's vehicle crashed during a service center's pick-up/drop-off. Legal experts clarify that waivers don't absolve centers of negligence, and insurance may cover claims, then recover costs from the negligent party. Dealers face direct liability, while manufacturers' responsibility is less automatic.
L'Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant (HFME) de Bron alerte sur une forte augmentation des accidents de trottinettes électriques chez les enfants et adolescents, notamment des traumatismes crâniens graves, souvent sans casque et sur des engins non bridés, nécessitant des hospitalisations et opérations.
China will require all new cars sold from January 2027 to feature mechanical manual door releases on both the inside and outside, effectively banning most hidden and electric handles. This regulation aims to enhance safety in emergencies and has prompted Australia to review its own vehicle design rules.
China will require all new cars sold from January 2027 to feature mechanical door releases on both the inside and outside, impacting hidden handle designs popular in EVs. This regulation, aimed at emergency safety, prompts Australia to reconsider its own vehicle design rules amidst a surge of Chinese EV imports.
A bus collision on a highway in eastern Syria killed at least 35 and injured 30, involving a bus with security personnel and another with civilians.
Une étude de l'hôpital Femme Mère Enfant de Bron révèle une « explosion » d'accidents graves de trottinettes électriques chez les enfants, avec 25 cas de traumatismes crâniens nécessitant un avis neurochirurgical en 2025 contre un en 2021. Un quart des jeunes patients requiert une réanimation pédiatrique, souvent sans casque, malgré les recommandations.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, re-elected for a second term, reflects on his political journey, lessons learned from opposition, and his surprising similarities with former PM John Howard, amidst intense scrutiny and a challenging policy landscape.
Nigeria faces a recurring crisis of deadly boat accidents, with over 55 lives lost this year. Despite government pledges and existing safety regulations like mandatory life jackets and licensed operators, overcrowding, unsafe vessels, and lack of enforcement continue to cause tragedies, particularly in rural areas where waterways are vital for transport.
Une femme est décédée après avoir été percutée par une voiture roulant à vitesse excessive sur un passage piéton dans le quartier de l'Opéra à Paris. Le véhicule a pris la fuite, mais deux individus à bord ont été interpellés par la police, qui a découvert des stupéfiants. Une enquête pour homicide routier est en cours.
Two British event riders, Sophie Fouracre (34) and Kerry Donoghue (42), died in separate cross-country accidents during competitions in Oxfordshire and Cumbria on Saturday, leaving the eventing community 'heartbroken'
A 28-year-old man named Aryan died after falling into a roadside drain filled with rainwater in Noida's Sector 58 on Thursday morning. The incident occurred due to waterlogging caused by heavy rainfall, highlighting concerns over civic safety and infrastructure preparedness.
The Arles photography festival features diverse exhibitions, including "We Are Not Alone: Alien Images" showcasing UFO photographs, "Animal Model" exploring animal photography, and works by Paul Kodjo, Saodat Ismailova, and Ming Smith, challenging traditional hierarchies in art.
Germany is set to pass legislation holding rental e-scooter operators liable for accidents, strengthening victim compensation. The law addresses rising accident rates and improperly parked scooters, shifting liability from victims to companies like Lime and Bolt.
A new analysis by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (Peer) reveals a 51% rise in US chemical accidents since 2021, with deaths and injuries up 20%. This occurs as the Trump administration seeks to dismantle federal disaster management systems, despite strengthening measures by the Biden administration.
La loi Badinter impose aux assureurs de faire une offre d'indemnisation aux victimes non conductrices sous 8 mois. En cas de retard ou d'offre incomplète, les sommes dues produisent intérêt au double du taux légal. Deux affaires illustrent les difficultés des victimes à obtenir cette sanction.
Hong Kong's MTR Corporation is running a new ad campaign featuring actor Kent Cheng to discourage escalator walking, citing over 500 accidents annually. The campaign aims to promote standing on both sides, reversing the long-standing 'stand on the right, walk on the left' norm.
A content creator, Shadab Momin, dressed as Spiderman assisted stranded commuters on Bhiwandi's flooded streets. His actions, aimed at highlighting civic issues, garnered widespread appreciation online despite some questioning his motives.
A new analysis shows a 57% rise in chemical accidents between 2021-2025, with aging infrastructure and deregulation increasing risks for nearly 150 million people living near hazardous facilities. Historically underserved communities are most vulnerable.
L'association CLCV lance deux actions de groupe contre BMW et Volkswagen pour les airbags Takata défectueux, après une action similaire contre Stellantis. Ces procédures visent à indemniser les propriétaires de véhicules concernés par le risque d'explosion de ces airbags, qui ont causé des décès en France.
A newly constructed 212km Delhi-Dehradun Expressway, a flagship project costing Rs 12,000 crore, has faced criticism after two large potholes appeared on a stretch in Shamli, Uttar Pradesh, following the first significant rainfall of the season. The potholes, described as deep and wide, caused vehicles to lose balance and at least two cars to suffer bent alloy wheels. Repair crews were deployed, and the potholes have since been fixed.
A newly constructed 212km Delhi-Dehradun Expressway in India has been criticized after two large potholes appeared on a stretch in UP's Shamli following the first significant rainfall. The potholes, described as 1.5 feet deep and 3.5 feet wide, caused vehicles to lose balance and at least two cars to suffer bent alloy wheels.
Hong Kong labour unions are calling for increased risk assessments and safety measures following a surge in industrial accidents, with 62 reported in the first half of the year, including 24 fatalities. Recent incidents include a worker killed by a toppled excavator and another by a road roller.
The Supreme Court has ruled that different methods should be used to calculate compensation in road accident cases, distinguishing between salaried and self-employed individuals. For salaried persons, income tax returns from the previous year will be considered, while for the self-employed, an average of the last three years' ITRs will be used.
NPR's LifeKit shares 5 essential safety tips for summer: mastering water safety skills, designating a 'water-watcher', recognizing heat exhaustion signs, preventing tick bites, and grilling safely.
