Apple’s Self-Driving Fleet Suffers First Crash
According to recent media reports, Apple’s self-driving car program, “Project Titan,” experienced its first accident in September 2018. No one was hurt in the crash,…
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Plaintiff Settles with Tire Company After Husband Dies in Blown-Tire Related Accident
According to “Consumer Reports,” you should regularly check your tires for wear, using a quarter to measure the tread depth. Put George Washington’s head into…
Center for Auto Safety Says Ford Needs to Protect Its Consumers from Explorer Exhaust
For the past two years, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has been investigating a potential issue with police and civilian Ford Explorers, model…
NHTSA Says Seat Belts Could Have Saved Over 17,000 Lives in 2016
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is renewing their efforts to get drivers and passengers to use their seat belts. In a report…
More Bicyclists Dying on the Roads: Government Report
Bicycle deaths are on the rise, nationally, according to a recent study. The Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) found that 818 people died riding bikes…
NHTSA Study Finds that New Car Safety Features Are Worth It
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently reported that new safety features on vehicles are working. On the other hand, older vehicles without these…
Study Shows that Child Seats Often Used Incorrectly, Increasing Risk of Injury
Do you use child safety seats for your children? If so, are you securing your children properly inside them? Are the seats themselves fitted correctly…
Who Pays for Medical Bills After a Car Accident?
If you or a loved one is involved in an accident, and you are seriously injured, you may be dealing with a number of medical…
IIHS Finds More Pedestrians Killed in Roadway Crashes, Suggests Solutions
More and more pedestrians are being killed on the road. According to researchers from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), pedestrian deaths increased 46…
Northeast States Crack Down on Distracted Driving in April
As part of the annual distracted driving awareness month, which occurs in April, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) also conducts their annual “U…