This article is about a state fair located in Nebraska. The university of Nebraska-Kearny is running a booth that will help people realize how dangerous distracted drivers are by using a simulator. Additionally, during certain hours, there will be motorcycle maneuver demonstrations, show how to perform u-turns, emergency stops, and weaving, among other safety demonstrations. …
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Demonstration Shows Dangers of Driving Distracted
Posted Aug 29th, 2012 By admin in Car Safety, Distracted Driving, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Lawyer, Uncategorized With | Comments Off -
V2V Technology Tested
Posted Aug 24th, 2012 By admin in Car Safety, Distracted Driving, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Lawyer, Uncategorized With | Comments OffIn Ann Arbor, Michigan, 64 lucky volunteers were selected to drive around embedded with new vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) technology. Some of these were even luxury brand cars. These cars have the capability to communicate with each other in dangerous situations. An alarm of some sort is sent to other vehicles when one has to take evasive …
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Safety Devices Not Safe Enough, Say Experts
Posted Aug 10th, 2012 By admin in Car Safety, Child Safety, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Lawyer, Uncategorized With | Comments OffA sensor that is used in cars to help parents not leave children unattended in hot cars is being called unreliable by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Parents should rely on other means, such as leaving something in the back seat of the car so they are forced to turn around before exiting the …
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Police Caution Drivers After Burglaries
Posted Aug 10th, 2012 By admin in Car Safety, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Lawyer, Uncategorized With | Comments OffThe Ocala Police Department is warning residents to take precautions after a recent rash of vehicle burglaries. Four vehicles were burglarized within a few hours in a small area on Thursday. Police have released a surveillance video from one of the burglaries and are asking the public to call with any information which could help …
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Distracted Driving Research Performed
Posted Aug 9th, 2012 By admin in Auto Accident, Car Accident Lawyer, Car Safety, Distracted Driving, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Lawyer, Uncategorized With | Comments OffLearn how a distracted driving investigation successfully went underway, and learn what was discovered as a result of the research. With distracted driving a main cause of vehicular accidents and deaths, investigating distracted driving can lead to saving lives in the future. Learn what we discovered in our distracted driving investigation. Read the full article …
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Hyundai Sonatas Recalled
Posted Aug 2nd, 2012 By admin in Personal Injury, Personal Injury Lawyer, Product Liability, Product Recall, Uncategorized With | Comments OffA certain model of 2012-2013 Hyundai Sonatas is being recalled due to a malfunction involving airbags inflating correctly. The airbags might inflate without command and at any time, potentially posing a serious threat to drivers. The recall will occur in August 2012, and the dealers promise to replace the side air bags free of charge. …
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Seat Belt Problem Leads to Recall
Posted Aug 2nd, 2012 By admin in Car Safety, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Product Recall, Uncategorized With | Comments OffBlue bird is deciding to recall certain models due to faulty seat belts. The drivers seat belt was mistakenly installed with mismatching seat belts. In event of a crash, the seat belt would not adequately prevent the driver from injury. Blue bird plans on notifying owners and dealers, and will repair the seat belts free …
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Infiniti JX35 Under Investigation
Posted Aug 1st, 2012 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Car Safety, Personal Injury, Personal Injury Lawyer, Product Liability, Product Recall With | Comments OffThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced they are conducting an investigation into the Infiniti JX35 due to reports of emergency brake defects. Around 8,000 vehicles that could be included in the recall. A spokesperson for Nissan said the reports are not viewed as problems for safety because the “the braking is controlled and the …
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Hyundai Announces Recall Due to Defective Airbags
Posted Jul 30th, 2012 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury, Personal Injury Lawyer, Product Liability, Product Recall With | Comments OffApproximately 221,630 Hyundai vehicles are undergoing a recall due to defective airbags. The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced that vehicles manufactured between April, 2006 and July, 2008 are included in the recall, including the Hyundai Sante Fe and Sonata. According to news reports, there are about 199,118 Sante Fe year 2007-2009 vehicles included …
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Escape Recalled Due to Sticking Gas Pedal
Posted Jul 27th, 2012 By Harrisburg Injury Lawyer in Personal Injury Lawyer, Product Liability, Product Recall With | Comments OffAround 485,000 Ford Escape cars are undergoing a recall due to a sticky gas pedal, which could lead to a serious auto accident. The recall was initiated nearly a week after the problem was investigated. If a driver touched the gas pedal, the cables may stick to the engine cover, which can lead to the …
