Deadly Truck Accidents Surge
Last spring’s crash involving a van carrying comedian Tracy Morgan and a big-rig was the latest in a series of deadly accidents which has led to concerns about the safety practices of the trucking industry.
Last spring’s crash involving a van carrying comedian Tracy Morgan and a big-rig was the latest in a series of deadly accidents which has led to concerns about the safety practices of the trucking industry.
Under fire from safety regulators and congress, General Motors will set up a uncapped fund to compensate families and victims of accidents related to a faulty ignition switch which has resulted in millions of recalled cars.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has pressured Graco to recall 1.9 million infant car seats – the largest car seat recall in American history – due to a faulty buckle.
The besieged General Motors Co. is recalling more vehicles – this time more than 51,000 sport-utility vehicles due to fuel-gauge problem, according to a notice posted on the website of the U.S.
More than 420,000 people were injured in motor vehicle accidents involving a distracted driver in 2012 – a nine percent jump from the estimated 387,000 people injured in 2011. Even more alarming, nearly 30 percent of distracted drivers in fatal crashes are in their twenties.
According to the CDC, increasing numbers of kids in grades 6 to 12 are experimenting with e-cigarettes. FDA Rules on E-Cigs
In fact, the industry has become big business, with overall e-cig sales last year estimated at $2 billion.
Natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, mudslides, hurricanes, earthquake – and more – are all making headlines the days. And behind the scenes, scammers are quietly preying on the victims and those anxious to help them.
Under mounting scrutiny, General Motors Co announced new recalls of 1.5 million vehicles this week – with GM chief executive, Mary Barra acknowledging that the company was remiss in catching the flawed ignition switches.