The use of Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) is one step closer to being a reality for the commercial trucking industry. The final rule has been sent from the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for final approval. Hopefully, the rule will […]
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Kids Injured in School Bus Crash
Earlier this week, a bus carrying summer camp children was involved in a multi-vehicle wreck on Interstate 80. According to ABC Channel Seven News, there were about eight vehicles involved in the chain-reaction crash, and first responders had to setup a large-scale triage area for victims. For currently unknown reasons, the school bus crashed into […]
Nationwide is Not on Always on Your Side
Last year, Judge Jeffrey K Sprecher awarded $18 million in punitive damages to the plaintiffs in Berg v. Nationwide Mutual Insurance. Not surprisingly, Nationwide is trying to appeal the decision. In response to the appeal, the Judge asked the Superior Court to reject the appeal and cited various examples of the company’s bad faith practices. […]
Jeep Recall Over Cyber Security Issues
Last week, Fiat Chrysler decided to issue a recall on approximately 1.4 million vehicles. A successful online hacking of a Jeep vehicle prompted the recall. According to ABC Channel Seven News, two hackers were able to take control over the vehicle online. The driver couldn’t use the brakes, transmission or steering when the hackers took […]
Dangerously Defective Kenmore Ovens
Last week, The Safety Institute requested an investigation be conducted and a recall issued of Kenmore model 790 ovens due to defective doors. Already, there have been over 300 consumer reports of the glass doors on these ovens shattering during oven use and non-use. There have been many reports of the doors exploding while ovens […]
