March 2014 Archive
The fine against General Motors (GM) for building cars with faulty ignition switches has reached $35 million after failing to cooperate with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).The bad switches have been linked to 31 crashes and 13 deaths.
A recently released study shows that in the United States, traffic deaths resulting from drunk driving often fail to be reported.
Nissan is recalling 1 million vehicles due to a dangerous flaw in the software that controls the airbag systems. This defect may prevent front passenger seat airbags from deploying during a car accident.
Just before high school prom season, a recently released survey highlights the inability of some teens to define what it means to be "under the influence" while behind the wheel.
Many seasoned drivers wouldn't blink an eye at the thought of driving after having a glass of wine or one casual beer. However, a new study suggests that drinking just one serving of alcohol may impair the driving ability of people over the age of 55.
A recently released AAA report has found that drivers in Allegheny County receive more citations for texting while driving than any other county in Pennsylvania.
A new report has found that deaths from accidental injuries are on the rise—they increased 3.2 percent in 2012 from the previous year. Although poisonings from drug overdoses remain the leading cause of accidental death for working-age adults, motor vehicle crashes and falls caused the most fatal injuries for other US demographics.
US health officials initially believed retailers in only six states received shipments of contaminated beef products from Rancho Feeding Corp. However, weeks later the grisly recall involving "unwholesome" beef products spread to 35 states, including Pennsylvania.