The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a press release about the recall of certain Yamaha golf carts due to defective brake cables. According to the CPSC, the brake cables on these golf carts and personal transportation vehicles (PTVs) can fail, which poses a serious risk of crash hazard to drivers and occupants. At […]
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Motorcycle Safety Gear in Reducing Accidents
Motorcyclists face a greater risk of accidents than drivers and those accidents are more likely to lead to serious injury or death. Motorcyclists and motorcycle passengers are exposed to the environment. They are not protected by steel frames, seat belts or airbags, which makes collisions more dangerous. But improved safety gear can dramatically reduce the […]
Factors That Affect Commercial Truck Lawsuits
If you are in a road accident with a commercial truck, you should be aware of the issues that may arise when you try to get compensation for your injuries. Insurance rules, regulatory requirements and liability standards are unique for commercial truck drivers. Below are matters to consider in the event of litigation with a […]
Using Surveillance Cameras to Investigate Truck Crashes
It is commonly believed that truck accidents are overwhelmingly attributable to truck driver error. The factors leading to trucker error include speeding, inattention, fatigue and unfamiliarity with roads. But, in fact, a new study on trucking accidents found that almost 80% of truck crashes are the fault of other motorists on the road. Truck company […]
Takata Airbag Responsible for 21 Driver Deaths
The aftermath of the defective Takata airbag scandal continues to make headlines. Experts attribute the recent death of a Florida driver to the rupture of a defective air bag that caused shrapnel wounds to the victim’s head. This is presumed to be the 21st death worldwide since 2009 caused by defective Takata airbags. Although the […]
