Seatbelt Failure
April 17, 2008 11:52

Seatbelt laws have been passed though out the United States requiring passengers and passengers to wear seat belts while in a motor vehicle. On the other side of the coin, it is the automobile manufacturers' responsibility to thoroughly test seatbelts to ensure... (Read Article)

It is not enough for you to always wear your seatbelt when driving. You must also make sure your passengers are wearing their seatbelts as well. If you do not insist that your passengers wear their seatbelts and they are injured in an accident then you may... (Read Article)

When you ride an All Terrain Vehicle you have to keep in mind it is not a toy. Often, people do not see an ATV as a "legitimate vehicle" and consider it a novelty item. This can lead to them making numerous unsafe operating decisions such as standing up while riding the ATV among other unsafe practices. This should obviously be avoided as a rollover while in such a position could prove fatal. Additionally, there are certain ATV's that are prone to rolling over such as the Yamaha Rhino. But, regardless of the type of ATV you are driving it is critical to follow common sense safety precautions and reduce any chance of a potential injury.

It is not enough for a car manufacturer to provide seatbelts with a vehicle. After all, the manufacturers are compelled to provide seatbelts by law. What these manufacturers are also required to do is test the seatbelts to make sure they are working properly. This does not mean 1 in 10. It means ALL seatbelts in ALL cars. Because of this if a seatbelt fails during an accident then the manufacturer should be held responsible particularly when the stakes in a seatbelt failure are so high. Thankfully, there are liability laws on the books which provide recourse in the situation one suffers an injury as a result of seatbelt failure.

Did you know that auto makers design cars to accommodate people of average height which is considered 5-feet-8-inches? Reaching the pedals and seeing over the steering wheel can create problems for shorter drivers who usually are teens, elderly, and some women.... (Read Article)

Volvo's popular models failed to inflate in two separate tests. The problem was identified in an 18 mph pole test. The test stimulates a car slamming sideways into a lamp post or tree. The Volvo's airbags did not inflate in a timely manner - not in enough time... (Read Article)