What Are the Signs of Lead Poisoning?
Lead poisoning is the result of lead building up in the body. This can happen over months or years, and the consequences of lead poisoning is especially devastating for children and infants. Even small levels of lead can be harmful to small…
Motorists Must Slow Down, Move Over – It Is the Law
According to a recent study from the American Automobile Association (AAA), nearly one-quarter of United States motorists are unaware of “Slow Down, Move over” laws in their state – or that they even exist at all. Their research also revealed that even…
Who’s At Fault for My Parking Lot Accident?
With more and more people getting back to shopping malls and grocery stores, it is more important than ever to be careful in parking lots – especially if you are a pedestrian. Many of us tend to assume that parking lots are…
Wrong-Way Accidents: How They Happen and How to Avoid Them
When you get behind the wheel of your car, you trust every other motorist to follow the rules of the road and drive safely and responsibly. This trust can be shattered when you are traveling down a one-way road and see headlights…
Adaptive Driving Beams On the Way for American Cars
If you have ever driven at night and been temporarily blinded by another car’s high beams, we have some good news for you. A provision in the new infrastructure bill legalizes “adaptive driving beams,” a headlight technology already successfully in use outside…
Honda Piloting Monitoring System to Prioritize Road Repairs
The Honda Research Institute announced a pilot program in Ohio to evaluate a new system using GPS coordinates and sensors to detect and collect road conditions, in an effort to keep roads and highways safer for drivers. Although currently a small program,…
Safety Alert: BMW X7 Cupholder Design Flaw May Cause Airbag Malfunction
A recently-filed class action lawsuit alleges that the cupholders in the BMW X7 are improperly designed and cannot safely hold liquid. However, this claim has nothing to do with liquid spilling and injuring a passenger or damaging the interior of the vehicle….
California Highway Patrol Aims to Curb Fatal Crashes on Hwy 395
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) conducted a Major Corridor Enhanced Primary Collision Factor Enforcement Campaign on November 17th, in an effort to curb the number of crashes on Hwy 395. The campaign targeted the stretch of highway in Modoc, Lassen, and Plumas…
What You Need to Know About Traumatic Brain Injury
From car accidents to falls, sustaining a traumatic brain injury is more common than you may think – and the results can be devastating. People who suffer a traumatic brain injury may be left with serious, long-term health issues that affect their…
Answers to Your Spinal Cord Injury Questions
Spinal cord injuries can be among the most devasting injuries to the human body. When it comes to injuries, no one’s body is immune. Even celebrities can suffer a devastating injury. Actor Christopher Reeve, best known for starring as Superman in the…