Tag : car safety

  • Senator Joins in Support of Safe Rental Car Act

    Posted May 22nd, 2013 By in Car Safety, safety With | Comments Off

    Senator Brian Schatz joined along with many other advocates including Senators Schumer and Boxer in support of the Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013. The two sisters were killed after their recalled rental car collided. All major car rental companies are in support of the act, including Avis, Dollar Thrifty, and …

  • Memorial Day Driver Safety Tips

    Posted May 22nd, 2013 By in Car Safety, safety With | Comments Off

    Millions of Americans will hit the roads this Memorial Day weekend, and many are warning them to stay safe, and plan ahead. They advise drivers have their vehicle inspected before embarking so they’re less likely to experience a roadside emergency. Check your tire pressure, as well. Always pay attention to other drivers, and drive defensively. …

  • New Tests Harder for Cars to Pass

    Posted May 22nd, 2013 By in Personal Injury Lawyer, safety With | Comments Off

    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 …

  • 32 Children Killed After Getting Left in Hot Car

    Posted May 22nd, 2013 By in Car Safety, safety With | Comments Off

    Many children in the US have died after getting left inside a hot car. In many cases, a parent or caretaker forgot about the child while running an errand. A hot car can heat up as quickly as 19 degrees in just 10 minutes. This environment can be deadly for a child. The largest cause …

  • City Adds Three Dozen Red-Light Cameras

    Posted May 22nd, 2013 By in Car Safety, safety With | Comments Off

    Over the course of the next year, Cleveland will put in place over three dozen red-light cameras. The cameras were approved by the city council, and voted in favor by a councilwoman who said she supports their use, especially at dangerous intersections. The camera contract was also supported by a councilman who said they used …

  • Study Reveals Complaints Filed Against Cars

    Posted May 21st, 2013 By in Car Safety, safety With | Comments Off

    Around 300,000 complaints were filed by drivers about vehicles to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, involving issues with brakes, powertrains, and many other vehicle parts. The most-complained about vehicle was the Mini in 2012, and many popular models received complaints, Nearly 5 million cars from 2005-2012 were sold by Dodge and Nissan, and they …

  • “Click it or Ticket” Campaign Underway

    Posted May 20th, 2013 By in Personal Injury Lawyer, safety With | Comments Off

    Today, 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 …

  • Nissan Pathfinder Named Top Choice for Families

    Posted May 20th, 2013 By in Car Safety, safety With | Comments Off

    The Nissan Pathfinder was recently declared as a top choice for families by the Kelley Blue Book. It was picked due to its updated design, which is now more comfortable with improved mileage. It also comes with features including a rear view camera and radar sensors on the rear bumper which detect how closely and …

  • Ford Fusion Energi Awarded

    Posted May 20th, 2013 By in Car Safety, safety With | Comments Off

    The newly introduced Ford Fusion Energi was given five-stars by the New Car Assessment Program, and named a Top Safety Pick+, the highest possible score by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. The plug-in hybrid was tested separately as determined by the National Highway Transportation Association. It gets a fuel economy rating of 108 MPGe. …

  • Many New Features Introduced in Automobiles

    Posted May 20th, 2013 By in Car Safety, Personal Injury Lawyer With | Comments Off

    Features 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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