Last year, a new test was added to the Insurance Institute for Highway’s Safety car testing process that makes it more difficult for vehicles to be rated a Top Safety Pick Plus. The plus was added when experts realized that 25% of wrecks are caused by collisions involving the front corner of the vehicle. The …
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New Tests Harder for Cars to Pass
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Seat Belt Campaign Begins in Louisiana
Posted May 22nd, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury Lawyer, safety With | Comments OffSince Louisiana first passed a seat belt law, usage has gone up from about 12% in the mid-80′s to 79.3% in 2012. Despite the impressive growth, this is still behind the national average of 86% which officials recorded last year. State authorities are now promoting seat belt use through a “Click It or Ticket” campaign …
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Senior Drivers Who Bring Pets At Higher-Risk of Crashing
Posted May 21st, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury Lawyer, safety With | Comments OffA senior driver that brings a pet with them while driving has a higher risk of getting in an auto accident, according to the University of Alabama at Birmingham. A study recently published shows that drivers aged 70 or over are more likely to be at-fault in a wreck if a pet is riding with …
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Lack of Sleep Rises Risk of Crashes Among Young Drivers
Posted May 21st, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, Personal Injury Lawyer With | Comments OffA new study was recently released by the George Institute for Global Health, showing that young drivers are at more risk of a car collision if they do not get enough sleep. If a teen sleeps less during the weekend, they have increased chances of veering off the roadway. 20,00 drivers aged 17-24 were part …
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Avoiding a Ride Injury
Posted May 21st, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury Lawyer, safety With | Comments OffTo prevent amusement park, store, and mall ride injuries, there are a number of steps a parent or caretaker can take. Follow restrictions posted near the ride which mention what height, age, and weight is necessary. If there are any specific loading or seating instructions, make sure they’re obeyed. Safety bars and seat belts must …
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“Click it or Ticket” Campaign Underway
Posted May 20th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury Lawyer, safety With | Comments OffToday, the “Click it or Ticket” campaign is getting started in Florida. The program hopes to decrease the number of people not wearing seat belts while inside a moving car. Seat belts have saved many lives, over 12,000 in 2010, said the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration. Tickets for those in violation of seat …
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Young Driver Learning Requirements Considered
Posted May 20th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury Lawyer, safety With | Comments OffThe UK government is considering putting in place a minimum learning period young drivers must partake in before getting their license, which will reduce the number of wrecks. Many younger drivers are in favor of the new measures, and 84% of motorists overall think a learning period should be put into place as a safety …
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Many New Features Introduced in Automobiles
Posted May 20th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, Personal Injury Lawyer With | Comments OffFeatures like blind-spot monitoring now come standard in many vehicles, where a light in the rear-view mirror turns on when someone in driving in your blind-spot. Cars may also warn drivers if they’re drifting out of their lane. The latest Nissan Altima includes features that help with tire inflation, as well. When they’re at the …
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SUV Test Results Revealed
Posted May 17th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury Lawyer, safety With | Comments OffDuring insurance tests on SUVs, many did not score well when it came to front-end wrecks with objects like trees or poles. 13 models were tested by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, and the Subaru Forester was the only SUV that earned a good rating. The next highest ranked vehicle was the Mitsubishi Outlander …
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Restaurant Fined Due to Customer’s Gluten Allergy
Posted May 17th, 2013 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury Lawyer, safety With | Comments OffA restaurant owned by Jamie Oliver was recently fined $12,000 when a customer was served wheat pasta after telling staff she was violently allergic to gluten. The customer ate at the restaurant on England’s south coast, and informed three staff members she couldn’t digest gluten. She became very ill, and when experts investigated the restaurant …
