When will black boxes be mandatory in all new vehicles?

Black boxes can help authorities solve the cause of car accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The NHTSA wants black boxes to be installed in all new vehicles to help solve car accidents and increase public safety. How do black boxes help solve the cause of car...

Electronic stability control saves drivers’ lives

Safety features in U.S. vehicles can vary and having a vehicle with electronic stability control may mean the difference between life and death for some drivers. A new study found that electronic stability control systems have saved over 2,000 lives between 2008 and 2010, according to the National Highway Traffic...

Unsafe toys still being sold in retail stores

Consumers continue to face the risk of buying unsafe or dangerous toys this holiday season. That is why the U.S. federal officials are trying to keep hazardous toys manufactured in other countries from being sold in U.S. stores. So far, federal customs and consumer protection officials have seized over two...

Study: teens texting while driving more than parents think

Car accidents remain the leading cause of death for teenagers in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that seven drivers between 16 and 19-years-old were killed in car accidents every day in 2010. The use of technology has played a huge role in fatal car accidents...

Restaurants can be held liable for drunk driving accidents

A drunk driving accident in North Carolina is shedding light on the way restaurants and bars may be held liable for drunk driving accidents. Earlier this month, a Charlotte jury returned a $1.7 million verdict against a Charlotte restaurant, stating that the restaurant was negligent in serving a man alcohol...

NHTSA investigates unsafe motorcycles sold in U.S.

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration launched an investigation of the largest U.S. Honda manufacturer after allegations surfaced that they have been selling unsafe motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes. The Honda dealership said they have sold ATVs and other vehicles to buyers in all 50 states so the findings...

Drivers beware: deer-car collisions increasing in North Carolina

North Carolina has seen an increase in car accidents involving deer. Deer-car collisions have increased by eight percent during the past three years, according to a State Farm Insurance report. State Farm Insurance has also labeled North Carolina as one of 16 states with the highest risk for deer-car accidents....

Unsafe commercial trucks still driving in North Carolina

Commercial trucks are constantly seen on North Carolina roads. When unsafe trucks are cited for safety violations, the Department of Transportation revokes their driving privileges. Safety inspections and citations are meant to protect the public from unsafe vehicles but many commercial trucking companies have found a way to continue driving...

Are North Carolina Kids Safe from Dog Bites?

Dogs are known to be man’s best friend, but can be very dangerous if threatened. A recent report claims that over 4.5 million people fall victim to dog bites each year. These bites can sometimes be very serious and lead to stitches, cosmetic surgery or ongoing psychological counseling. Dog bites are common...

Two North Carolina residents arrested for theft, drug possession

Two people in are facing serious charges after an arrest last week. The North Carolina couple was arrested after police say they tried to break into a car. They were charged with theft related crimes as well as possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police say that the...

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When will black boxes be mandatory in all new vehicles?

Electronic stability control saves drivers’ lives

Unsafe toys still being sold in retail stores

Study: teens texting while driving more than parents think

Restaurants can be held liable for drunk driving accidents

NHTSA investigates unsafe motorcycles sold in U.S.

Drivers beware: deer-car collisions increasing in North Carolina

Unsafe commercial trucks still driving in North Carolina

Are North Carolina Kids Safe from Dog Bites?

Two North Carolina residents arrested for theft, drug possession

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