2013

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about sunscreen and its proper usage.  The Food and Drug Administration recently altered labeling requirements of such products so that consumers could be better informed of what they’re actually getting when they buy a product, but there still exists myriad mistakes that an individual could make when… read more

Last week, we brought you word of New York state’s recent approval of a bill that would make distracted driving laws affecting younger drivers far more stringent than they used to be.  Now, a new editorial from the staff of the Bakersfield Californian is attempting to get citizens on this coast on board with similar… read more

Distracted driving doesn’t solely pertain to the realm of cellphone usage.  Although texting or carrying on a conversation with someone on the other line can certainly take your eyes and mind away from the road, there are certain other activities that pose their own hazards.  To avoid such distractions, consider some of the tips provided… read more

A new report explains that 21 million trips to the hospital and almost 20,000 fatalities take place every year because of an incident in the home.  To make sure your family is safe, especially if you have young children, then you might consider the tips on offer from that same report. Your first step could… read more

Airbag issues continue to plague automakers.  On the heels of a 1.8 million vehicle recall issued by Chrysler and Toyota, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has now opened an investigation into 320,000 Honda Odyssey Minivans of the 2003 and 2004 model years.  Complaints to the agency suggest that the airbags on these vehicles can… read more

Could your driving habits be putting you in danger?  If you tailgate vehicles in front of you, they might be.  The Ohio Highway Patrol estimates that nearly 66,000 crashes throughout 2012 could be attributed to a person following another far too closely, and those crashes caused 58 deaths.  To make sure you’re not privy to… read more

Six types of aerial devices of the 2010 through 2012 model years are being recalled by Altec because of a potential fire threat.  An estimated 761 vehicles with a 19,500 pound gross vehicle weight rating and a Ford F550 chassis are potentially impacted by the recall, which was issued once it was discovered that damage… read more

We brought you word yesterday of an event taking place this week all across the country called Roadcheck 2013.  Inspection stations along our nation’s highways were set up to receive commercial trucks and make sure that the vehicles and those driving them were up to par with safety standards. However, the event only lasts a… read more

We’ve written a lot about the impact that distracted driving can have on your ability to properly operate a motor vehicle.  When your mind and eyes are placed someplace other than the road, it simply becomes impossible to react in time to sudden changes in the environment. A new study backs up this idea.  Put… read more

We’ve brought you plenty of news dedicated to Chrysler’s recent refusal to comply with a voluntary recall of Jeep Grand Cherokee and Liberty vehicles requested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  As a new report shows us, even though this move isn’t without precedent, a victory by Chrysler could call into question the NHTSA’s… read more

This month’s issue of the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons features research which takes a look at standards regarding child safety seats and the adherence to those benchmarks among parents.  The study has some important information for those looking to ensure the safety of their kids. Although children up to the age… read more

Slightly more than 500 Trophy SE and Trophy motorcycles of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by Triumph Motorcycles.  The fuel tank on these vehicles has two layers that may not adhere properly, a condition that has the potential to allow fuel to emanate from the tank.  This poses two hazards:  the… read more