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All across the country, people have been filing lawsuits in response to the pain that they have been forced to endure because of the implantation of the faulty DePuy ASR metal-on-metal hip implant.  Those who have already initiated their claim are well-placed to receive compensation, but unfortunately, there’s still many persons out there who either… read more

The Privilege Underwriters Reciprocal Exchange is offering new technology in an attempt to promote safety and curb distracted driving. Drivers under the age of 18 may receive complimentary Cellcontrol devices from PURE. The device allows GPS navigation and permits emergency calls while blocking out most other mobile device distractions. Parents can maintain control of these… read more

The owner of the Orlando, Florida-based B and W Driving School has advice for people facing wet roads. He explains the cause of hydroplaning (water building in front of the tire) and offers several tips for how to handle it, including easing off the gas, avoiding sudden turns, and not hitting the brakes. Tips are… read more

An article posted to safercar.gov concerns the recall by Prevost of the Volvo 9700 motor coach. The reason for the recall of the 27 vehicles is because of a software error that causes the coach to come to a sudden halt, posing a distinct crash hazard.  This sudden stop occurs if the sensor determines that… read more

300,000 Discovery Kids Animated Marine and Safari Lamps are being recalled by Innovage LLC, due to potential fire and/or burn hazards. Wires inside the unit can come in contact with the circuit board and short circuit or spark. Anyone with this product should cease use immediately, check the product model number, and get in touch… read more

Prevost Cars has announced a recall for the following vehicles: the VIP45, the X3-45 and the XLII, all of the 2012 model year. The steering gearbox bolts on the 52 recalled units appear to be too long to have been torqued correctly. Over time, the bolts might loosen and this may lead to a decrease… read more

The Starcraft Bus company has issued a recall for 2,209 buses with Braun Century-2 or Vista-2 Wheelchair lifts. Injuries may be sustained if roll-stop latches on the lifts get bent or misaligned; this may occur with time and extensive usage. Starcraft is notifying owners and Braun dealers are repairing the lifts for free. For more… read more

Navistar is issuing a recall on 158 IC CE Buses due to a defect in the interior lower lining of these 2011 and 2012 vehicles. This component fails to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle safety standards and could cause damage to the bus and injury to its occupants in the event of a crash. To… read more

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission approved new safety standards for play yards on June 29, 2012. The new standards include stability and floor strength tests, the mandating of mechanisms to prevent head and neck entrapments, and new minimum side height requirements. The Commission approved the new standards with a 4 to 0 vote after… read more

Auto insurance provider 4autoinsurancequote.com has found that texting while driving increases insurance rates. They also found that texting has more than doubled since 2005 and that mobile phone-related accidents increased sharply around 2008. In 2009 there were over 24,000 injury accidents due to mobile phone use (1,000 additional crashes led to fatalities). Greater awareness of… read more

In today’s modern age, automobile manufacturers are making huge strides in the technological development of systems that their vehicles come equipped with.  Many safety features that were once thought to exist only within science fiction have instead become increasingly mundane.  But with so many highly advanced safety features hitting the market, it becomes especially important… read more

Due to recent reports on the needs for pets to be restrained while in cars rather than roaming freely around the vehicle and potentially causing an accident, the sales of pet restraints have risen sharply at JB Wholesale Pet Supplies in Hawthorne, New Jersey. In addition to being a safety issue, the New Jersey Society… read more