Author: Hossley Embry
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Texas Jury Delivers $124.5 Million Verdict against Audi in Seat Back Failure Case
A Texas jury recently ordered the Volkswagen-owned car manufacturer Audi to pay $124.5 million to a boy who was left with brain damage after his seat collapsed during a 2012 rear-end collision. Auto safety experts say this isn’t an isolated incident and that similar seat back failures could pose dangers to children nationwide.
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Early Drivers: Being Prepared When Your Child Is in a Car Accident
For parents, a newly licensed teenage driver in the family is both exciting and stressful. You are proud of their accomplishment and independence but also worried about all of the potential problems that can arise with an inexperienced driver. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 9,892 sixteen-year-old drivers were involved in car crashes in Read More
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Federal Regulators Begin Investigation into Ford F-150 Brake Failures
Federal regulators have opened an investigation into reports of brake failure in Ford F-150 pickup trucks, and as many as 420,000 vehicles could be affected, according to multiple news outlets. The investigation covers Ford F-150 pickups with 3.5-liter, six-cylinder engines from the 2013 and 2014 model years, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Read More
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Tips for Parents of New Drivers
Pride. Nostalgia. Fear. Anxiety. These are emotions to be expected as a parent of a newly-licensed teenage driver who will be hitting the road on their own. You’re naturally proud to watch your child reach this important milestone, and maybe you even feel a bit of nostalgia when remembering your days as a teenager yourself. Read More
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Full Fix for Vehicles in VW Emissions Scandal May Not Be Possible
A full fix of Volkswagen diesel vehicles affected by the VW emissions scandal may not be a realistic possibility, and a regulator in California said recently that this fact may force the state to allow partially-repaired vehicles to continue traveling on state roads. The implications of this news could affect consumers in Texas and nationwide. Read More
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What to Do if You’re the Victim of a Hit and Run Accident
Nobody’s Idea of a Good Time It’s hard to imagine a more frustrating, powerless feeling: You’re on the side of the road with a damaged car, and the perpetrator has driven off and left you with only a trail of dust. It’s also depressingly common: According to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Read More
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England’s Stove Works Issues Safety Recall For Pellet Stoves Due to Laceration Hazard
The Virginia-based stove company England’s Stove Works has issued a product recall for its “Smartstove” freestanding pellet stoves. Smoke can build up in the firebox due to ash accumulation, and the door’s glass pane can shatter, causing a laceration hazard, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (USCPSC). Four incidents have been reported already, including Read More
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Consumer Product Safety Commission Declares All Hoverboards Unsafe
No hoverboard currently on the market can be considered safe, according to an alarming notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). After months of investigation into the safety hazards posed by hoverboards, the CPSC issued an official notice late in February. The agency’s letter contained new hoverboard safety standards for manufacturers, retailers, and importers; failure to follow the standards could result in Read More
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New Takata Airbag Recalls Affect VW, Mercedes, and SAAB
The most recent National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) vehicle recall for defective Takata airbags has now brought the number of recalled vehicles up to 28 million from 14 different auto manufacturers, including Volkswagen, Mercedes, and Saab — all car makers which had not previously been known to be affected. The defective Takata airbags in question contain an inflator that can deploy with too much force and explode the Read More
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St. Patrick’s Day Safety: Encouraging Moderation and Safe Driving
St. Patrick’s Day comes around at the perfect time; most people have recovered from the string of holidays in the last months of the previous year and are ready to get out of the house to (hopefully) enjoy some warmer weather. Parades and pub patios lend themselves well to this cultural celebration. Of course, a Read More