Following recent lawsuits in Florida and Texas, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has estimated that at least 7.78 million vehicles are equipped with faulty Takata airbags. The recent airbag crisis has prompted a nationwide response, including calls for increased scrutiny from members of Congress and federal regulators urging U.S. vehicle owners to act…
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Drinking and driving has long been a big problem in the state of Texas, as well as most other states, with many people doing so on a regular basis. While some get away with this, others are caught by police and faced with the consequences of the legal system. Furthermore, some people cause an accident…
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The cycling company, Louis Garneau Sports, has issued a recall for one of their high end helmets. Garneau announced the recall of its P-09 helmet, model number 1405362, earlier this month. The P-09 retails from $280.00 to $350.00. The helmet was originally manufactured in China in January 2014. The P-09 initially passed all safety tests…
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Multitasking has become second nature while driving an automobile, especially as technological advances make it much easier for motorists to perform several activities at once. Although it seems to be common knowledge that using your phone while driving is an unsafe practice, the number of accidents related to distracted driving is steadily increasing. According to…
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A 48-year-old man has been charged with criminally negligent homicide in relation to a truck accident that occurred on June 2. That accident involved six vehicles and took the life of the executive director of Annie’s List, Grace Garcia. Garcia was an aide to former President Clinton and his wife. Anne’s List is an organization…
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The Texas Railroad Commission issued a report last week after investigating a June explosion at the Elgin, Texas home of Marcus and Victoria Newman, which destroyed the Newmans’ home and severely burned their 17-year-old son, Marcus. The RRC, which includes home propane distribution as part of its energy regulation portfolio, found several safety violations, including…
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On October 20, 2014, Toyota Motor Corporation recalled 247,000 vehicles in the United States due to potentially defective air bags manufactured by Takata Corporation. Since 2008, more than 16 million vehicles have been recalled globally because of defective Takata air bags. Corey Burdick, 26, was driving his 2001 Honda Civic in Eustis, Florida, when he…
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There is no doubt about it: Some types of work can be very dangerous. From construction work and driving jobs to oil field work and maritime jobs, there are inherent risks in many careers. When a death occurs in the workplace, the victim’s family may receive death benefits from worker’s compensation. However, did you know…
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