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A new report explains that talking on a cellphone and texting at the wheel aren’t the only distracting activities that could draw the ire of the California Highway Patrol and other police entities as part of their crackdown operation running through the end of April as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.  A member… read more

In Britain, an estimated 10,000 people have received the DePuy ASR metal on metal hip implant.  According to a new report, one of those persons is an armed forces minister and former soldier who underwent a hip implant procedure back in 2006.  Five years later, he claims that the development of a non-cancerous tumor in… read more

We’re getting closer and closer to the deadline that many Americans fear:  the tax deadline.  Many citizens might let their guard down as the mounting pressure gets to them.  Unfortunately, this leaves the door open for scammers to take advantage of such a stressful situation. You may not realize it, but there are a number… read more

Kia is recalling a wide range of vehicles because of a single issue that could cause a host of complications.  Because so many things could go wrong due to the defect, it’s imperative that consumers take the problem seriously. The recall pertains to Sportage, Sedona, Sorento, Optima, Soul, and Rondo vehicles.  Depending on the specific… read more

Yesterday morning found various California police and safety officials holding a press conference designed to bring attention to two separate distracted driving events which aim to cut down on the dangers faced on the roads by teens and other motorists. The first event the press conference was designed to draw focus toward is California Teen… read more

It’s been a few weeks since a Los Angeles jury awarded a plaintiff $8.3 million for the ordeal he was put through after being implanted with the DePuy ASR metal on metal hip implant, a device which later failed. Thousands of people have filed similar lawsuits, and one of those is currently underway in Chicago…. read more

The city of Mitchell, South Dakota has been pursuing the passage of a texting while driving ban for quite awhile now, but their efforts were put on hold as they awaited a decision at the state level on such a measure.  But now that a statewide ban has failed, the City Council is looking into… read more

A bill that sought to both outlaw marketing-based text messages and ban texting of all sorts behind the wheel has been passed in Arizona, but not before the latter portion of the bill was excised.  The State Senate debated the bill after it had passed through the House, with one proponent of the texting and… read more

Mitsubishi Motors North America has announced the recall of Outlander Sport vehicles of the 2013 model year because they are potentially out of compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Standards regarding lamps and theft protection.  The 4,539 vehicle could suffer from two issues:  the first would find the brake lights coming on at irregular intervals or… read more

Now that spring is here, we’re going to be seeing a lot more outdoor get-togethers.  But when people gather for barbecues, safety must always remain paramount.  Grilling food as part of spring and summer festivities is certainly a great way to pass the time, but the average grill holds a number of hazards that need… read more

As automobiles become more complex, so do the reasons for recalls.  Today’s modern motor vehicle operates by way of a complicated series of processes interwoven together, and if anything goes wrong with the vehicle’s software or a mechanical component, the results can be disastrous. A new article looks at this phenomenon in greater detail by… read more

A recall has been issued for a series of vehicles that could be plagued by a defect that only makes itself known in certain driving environments.  The automobiles in question would have been registered in a handful of states, but if ownership has changed or the owner has moved, it’s still possible that residents of… read more