Dashcams Highlight Dangers to Pedestrians

A delivery driver concerned about pedestrian safety took it upon himself to attach a dash cam to his vehicle to highlight the dangers pedestrians face in the New Jersey communities within Ocean County. The results of his experiment were shocking. The incidents he captured on tape occurred all over the county, mostly in the evening…

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Window Blind Cord Fatalities

A new study published in Pediatrics medical journal has found that fatalities and injuries caused by window blinds have not tapered off, despite warnings. Over the past few decades, many authorities have voiced safety concerns about window blinds causing strangulation injuries to children. The industry standard has placed warning stickers on blinds. Yet, despite these…

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Dodge Demon is a Danger to Drivers

Car enthusiasts and those with a penchant for speed have eagerly awaited the unveiling of Fiat-Chrysler’s Dodge Challenger SRT Demon, a car so powerful and fast that some are calling for it to be banned as an on-road vehicle. According to an editorial published in Automotive News, the Demon’s powerful 6.2-liter Hemi V-8 engine puts…

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Car Accidents Caused by Failure to Yield

All drivers have a responsibility to follow the rules of the road. Unfortunately for some drivers, being aware of the law does not necessarily mean that they will obey the rules of the road and follow the law. This can cause major problems on our roadways. For example, if a motorist fails to yield to…

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Burn Awareness Week

A burn injury is one of the most painful and serious injuries that a person can suffer from, and are the leading cause of accidental fatality and injury across the nation. The recovery from a burn injury often requires multiple surgeries, skin grafts, and physical therapy, as well as medications and frequent doctor visits. The…

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Traffic Light Countdown Timers

A recent study found that countdown timers on traffic lights that let motorists know when a light will turn from green to yellow leads to safer responses and fewer car accidents. The study was conducted by researchers at Oregon State University. The research aims for a better understanding of the gray area in red light…

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Exploding Sunroofs

An investigation by Consumer Reports is drawing attention to the issue of exploding sunroofs in cars. As supersized sunroofs grow in popularity, so does the problem of them shattering without warning, leaving consumers to deal with the expensive repair. Since 2012, consumer complaints to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have risen dramatically. From…

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CarMax Vehicles and Safety Recalls

When you buy a used automobile from a dealer, you expect it to be free of auto defects. Three consumer advocacy groups are now up in arms over their claim that CarMax, the United States’ biggest used car dealer, has been selling vehicles with unrepaired defects that had been subject to safety recalls. According to…

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