Although many vehicle accidents are caused by the negligent or reckless actions or behavior of one driver, another frequent cause of accidents is defective vehicle parts. These parts can malfunction or fail completely, wreaking havoc on anyone who is in or near the vehicle. The…
Virginia, just like many states around the country, uses red light camera enforcement in order to help prevent car crashes. The state began installing and using red light cameras for enforcement in 2007. According to the statistics from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, red…
The purpose of product recalls is to alert the public about a dangerous or defective product in order for any consumers who purchased that product to either repair or replace that product. Although any defective product can pose hazards, defective children’s products can have especially…
A recent decision by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) may be an indication that the agency could eventually change the process by which it issues vehicle recalls. The current recall process involves manufacturers notifying vehicle owners by mail and owners of those vehicles…
Fiat Chrysler is the latest automaker that reports it will stop using Takata airbags, which has been the subject of recall of at least 10,000,000 units in the past few years. The airbags have been tied to causing as many as 11 deaths internationally and…