National Teen Driver Safety Week takes place October 17-23, 2021. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) established this week to remind parents to talk to their teenage children about the important rules they need to follow to stay safe when driving. The NHTSA warns…
After a car accident, it’s common to think about the costs of repairing or replacing your vehicle, along with any medical expenses you may have to deal with. There are other expenses, however, that you may not have thought about. 5 Major Costs of a…
A group of plaintiffs recently filed a class-action lawsuit against General Motors LLC seeking damages for a malfunctioning Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM), which controls the airbag and seatbelt system. They seek to represent all others similarly situated who purchased GM vehicles with this defective…
Four plaintiffs have banded together to file a new class-action lawsuit against the Toyota Motor Corporation. They claim that the automaker designed a defective battery capable of causing engine fires and should be held liable for the damages. They seek to represent themselves and all…
You’ve been in a car accident. You feel a little shaky and you’re not sure what to do next. You do a quick body check. You think you’re okay. No one expects to be in a serious car accident, and most of us are unprepared.…
In an ideal world, insurance companies would pay the full value of your car accident claim so that you could recover from your accident, catch up on your bills, and live your life as a restored individual once again. Unfortunately, most insurance companies are focused…
According to a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report, emergency department visits for bicycle-related traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) decreased by nearly one-half between 2009 and 2018. This seems to show that safety campaigns educating consumers about the necessity of using helmets and…
In 2020, Covid-19-related shutdowns greatly limited traffic on the roads. According to data collected by traffic analytics company Inrix for its 2020 Global Traffic Scorecard, U.S. drivers averaged 73 fewer hours in traffic in 2020 because of the pandemic. Nevertheless, according to the National Safety…
On March 9, 2021, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of nearly 380,000 Sportage SUVs and Cadenza sedans because of a risk of engine fires. Automaker Kia has advised owners to park their vehicles outside and away from their homes until…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently opened a new investigation into nearly two million 2013-2018 RAV4 vehicles, after receiving at least 11 reports of fires starting from the 12-volt battery. The agency is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the…
