Author: Hossley Embry
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Valentine’s Day: Safety Tips for a Great Date
Valentine’s Day usually makes you think of young romance and a little innocent fun: kissing in an idling car, hitting up a drive-in-theater, waiting to see what your date wears when you pick them up for a night of dinner and dancing, etc.
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Was 2016 the Worst Year Ever for Auto Safety Scandals?
Safety recalls for cars and the scandals around them have been part of the industry, news, and culture for a long time. With the use of social media and the ability to disseminate news to the public instantaneously, it seems that recalls are becoming more frequent—and bigger—every year.
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The 5 Most Dangerous Products for Children
It is customary for children to receive lots of toys during the holidays, and it’s easy to assume that if a toy is made for children and advertised to them, it would be safe to play with. Often, that is not the case, however. Dangerous Products for Children The following is a list of the Read More
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Infographic: The Safest Way to Travel Over The Holidays
Over 100 million Americans will likely travel during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday season, and the number of people traveling has been rising for the past seven years. The overwhelming majority — 91% — of long-distance travel (traveling to a destination more than 50 miles away) takes place in personal vehicles, like cars, SUVs, Read More
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8 Tips to Help You Pick Out Safe Christmas Gifts for Kids
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, your to-do and shopping lists can quickly get long and complicated. Even so, it’s never worth it to sacrifice safety when shopping for gifts. Especially if you have children to shop for on your Christmas shopping list, you need to seek out and purchase toys and Read More
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5 Common Car Accident Myths
Car accidents can be frightening events, no matter how they happen. Dealing with the other driver and communicating with insurance companies can make you feel confused and frustrated, and myths about car accidents only make it worse. Here we tackle five of these myths to separate fact from fiction.
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How Texas Wrongful Death Claims Work
A wrongful death claim is a lawsuit that alleges someone died as a result of the negligent or intentionally harmful behavior of a third party. The lawsuit is filed by survivors of the victim and aims to collect damages from those who are legally liable for the death of the victim. A claim of wrongful Read More
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The Five Worst Drug Recalls in Recent History
As a society, we trust that the medications our doctors prescribe will help, not hurt us. Even though prescription drugs go through a rigorous testing and approval process, dangerous and deadly drugs can still get through to market. Here is a look at five of the worst drug recalls in recent history.
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Product Safety Recalls Are on the Rise in the United States
Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 smartphone has been in the news recently for its occasional spontaneous combustion, which was presumably not a planned product feature. Faulty components caused the battery in about .1% of these devices to overheat and catch fire or even explode, often causing both personal and property damage.
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Used Car Buyers Beware: Don’t Buy Vehicles with Safety Recalls
Be Smart when Buying a Used Car Buying a used car can be an exciting experience. Cars give us independence and add a sense of stability and control to our lives. Used cars are also an economically savvy option, and buying used often provides plenty of choices to fit each individual’s lifestyle.