Obese drivers at greater risk for car accidents and fatalities
CBS Seattle reports that obesity increases a driver’s risk of a car accident – and increases the risk of severe injuries or death from an accident. The study, published...
Read moreBus operator should have been shut down before deadly crash
A new report released by National Transportation Safety Board found that federal regulators’ failure to shut down a discount bus operator after a slew of safety violations contributed to...
Read moreWhat is causing a big jump in traffic deaths in 2012?
Traffic accident fatalities for the first quarter of 2012 are way up compared to 2011 – nearly 13.5%. That is approximately 7,630 people dead from as a result of...
Read moreTruck inspection sidelines Oregon and Washington drivers
Oregon Department of Transportation inspectors joined Washington officials to perform safety checks on truckers along I-5 to see whether they were taking breaks as required by federal law. 26%...
Read moreHonda Recalls 2012 Civics
50,000 new Civics have been recalled because the vehicle’s driveshaft may come apart. The car’s side shaft could potentially fail due to mistakes in assembly. If that happens, the...
Read moreSafety Check for Older Vehicles
The Great Recession has had a big impact on the way Americans drive – and what cars we drive. The age of the average car on American roads is...
Read moreJuly holiday kicks off dangerous driving season
Independence Day ranks as the single deadliest day of the year for American motorists. On average, 140 people die in motor vehicle accidents on July 4. Teenagers account for...
Read moreA short guide to avoiding hospital mistakes
About 1.7 million hospital-acquired infections cause or contribute to 99,000 deaths each year. That makes preventable medical mistakes the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. Some...
Read moreWhy nursing home residents can’t get a fair trial
The rights of nursing home residents are infringed by binding arbitration clauses.
Read morePlaying “Rental Car Roulette”
Did you know rental car companies can rent you a recalled vehicle - and not even tell you?
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