Crashes can happen all too often, but if you own a Chevy, Pontiac, or Saturn, the crash may not have been your fault. GM recalled a lot of these GM models for having faulty ignition switches, a safety problem that could be fatal if left unfixed. The problem with the ignition switches is that they […]
Blame-the-Driver Culture Likely Contributed to Delayed Connection between GM Switches and Crashes
When no obvious reason can be attributed to a car crash, investigators are likely to chalk it up to driver error. That sometimes makes it harder to demonstrate that another cause was really at work. A lot of the accidents that were actually caused by the GM ignition switch were initially blamed on driver error. […]
Injured due to Second-Row Honda Odyssey Seat? Call Today…
If you own a Honda Odyssey, you should be aware of an important safety recall involving the second-row seat. Over 634,000 minivans are affected by this issue, which Honda has known about for years but only recently reported to federal regulators. The second-row seat slides forward to allow easier access to the third-row seat. However, […]
If New Prez Kills the CFPB, What Will It Mean for Your Family?
With Donald Trump as the country’s new president and a Republican-majority Congress, major changes are anticipated in many federal agencies. One likely target is a relative newcomer on the scene, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB). The CFPB was created early in President Obama’s administration in response to the 2008 crisis in the financial and […]
2010 Death in Chevy Cobalt Led to First Set of Ignition Switch Recalls
Brooke Melton was like any other car owner on the road. She had some car troubles every so often, but she stayed safe while driving and never drove distracted. Unfortunately, her safe driving couldn’t avoid a fatal problem with her 2005 Chevy Cobalt. Three days after the first time her car stalled while driving, it […]
