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…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 820 Yamaha Wolverine RMAX4 1000 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). Yamaha has suggested consumers stop using the vehicles and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Shock Absorber Mounts May…
Autonomous or “self-driving” vehicles are the way of the future, we’ve been told, as they will significantly reduce the number of crashes on U.S. highways. Without human error in the mix, the number of accidents will fall and Americans everywhere will enjoy safer transportation. So…
Consumers who own a Chevrolet Bolt EV need to check the VINs on their vehicles. General Motors recently implemented a recall of about 50,000 Chevy Bolts because of a potential fire hazard. GM Advises Owners of Chevy Bolt EVs to Park Them Outside The National…
