Wrongful Death
Walmart’s Car Seat Will Save Babies’ Lives
Walmart’s Car Seat Will Save Babies’ Lives With several fatalities due to children being left in hot cars, Walmart has released a new car seat that will save lives by sounding an alarm when the car’s ignition turns off. Walmart’s new Evenflo Advanced Embrace DLX Infant Car Seat with SensorSafe will remind driver’s there is…
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Ikea and CPSC announce repair program for 27 million chest and dressers after two deaths
Ikea and CPSC announce repair program for 27 million chest and dressers after two deaths Ikea announced a repair program for around 27 million chests and dressers due to the fact they can tip over and crush children if they are not anchored to walls. Ikea and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the…
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NHTSA fines Fiat Chrysler Record $105 Million
NHTSA fines Fiat Chrysler Record $105 Million NHTSA is continuing to hammer away at automakers as it issued $105 million in fines against Fiat Chrysler for failure to properly conduct safety recalls that affect millions of vehicles. The consent agreement released Sunday July 26, with FCA and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) contained…
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Second Company Investigated for Airbag Inflator Defects
Second Company Investigated for Airbag Inflator Defects Exploding airbags could be an issue for more than just one manufacturer. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating inflators made by ARC Automotive Inc., for improper deployment. The investigation was opened just weeks after Takata, a Japanese airbag manufacturer, recalled 33.8 million defective inflators. At…
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Distracted Teen Drivers are worse than thought
Distracted Teen Drivers are worse than thought Although we all knew that distractions played a big role in teen car crashes, data revealed that it is much worse than we ever thought. The AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety analyzed nearly 1,700 videos that captured teen drivers in moments leading up to a car crash. The…
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Xarelto Lawsuits Continue with Wrongful Death Case
Xarelto Lawsuits Continue with Wrongful Death Case Xarelto has been named in another lawsuit due to the death of an elderly man in Missouri who was prescribed the medication in December 2012. Xarelto has been a controversial blood thinning drug for quite some time. Many lawsuits have alleged the manufacturers of the drug have concealed…
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Proposed Legislation Would Allow Rental Cars under Recall to be rented
Proposed Legislation Would Allow Rental Cars under Recall to be rented A recent proposed bill would allow rental car companies to rent recalled vehicles that haven’t been repaired, as long as it is disclosed to the consumers. The bill is a huge step back in regards to safety efforts. South Dakota Senator John Thune at…
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Summer Toys Could Be Safety Traps
Summer Toys Could Be Safety Traps Toys are meant to give children fun things to do, but sometimes they can pose serious hazards. A national toy safety group, World Against Toys Causing Harm, also known as W.A.T.C.H., released its list of top ‘summer safety traps.’ According to W.A.T.C.H., summer months account for nearly half of…
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NHTSA Talks of Punishment for Fiat Chrysler at Public Hearing
NHTSA Talks of Punishment for Fiat Chrysler at Public Hearing The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) held a rare public hearing where it stated it will be punishing Fiat Chrysler (FCA) after accusing the automaker of failing to adequately recall and fix vehicles as well as failing to notify NHTSA and consumers about defects.…
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NHTSA changes early-warning system after DOT reveals flaws in audit
NHTSA changes early-warning system after DOT reveals flaws in audit The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration will require automakers to provide more details with tighter scrutiny on its quarterly reports about possible safety defects and crashes. The U.S. Transportation Department’s Office of Inspector General just released its audit of the federal safety agency, and the…
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