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Students are taking a stand against distracted driving at Bristol’s Tennessee High School. Seven teens recently signed a pledge to be more diligent about paying attention to the road by refraining from texting behind the wheel. The event was sponsored by AT & T and the initiative is being pushed by the Leadership Challenge Class… read more

Rail tankers are arguably the most practical means by which we can transport hazardous materials across country. However, it has been revealed that they feature a major flaw in that they aren’t designed to withstand accidents. Potential toxic spilling, fires, or even an explosion could thus occur.  The rail industry wants only those train cars… read more

West Hartford, Connecticut, like so many other cities in the United States, is stepping up to the challenge and making September 19 “No Texting While Driving Day.” This effort comes one year after a brother and sister pair appeared in front of the Town Council to discuss their “Buckle Ur Phone” campaign, which even has… read more

Two families from Tomball, Texas are campaigning to bring an end to distracted driving caused by cell phones. They recently spoke at a City Council meeting about the tragedies that affected their families.  September 19 has been declared “Texting and Driving- It Can Wait Day,” and the Council announced their intention to support this awareness… read more

The Gastonia, North Carolina-based 3fish is recalling seafood cakes and fish stuffed with crab because it is believed that they might contain Listeria monocytogenes. This bacterium can cause dangerous infections in small children and the elderly, as well as those whose immune systems have been weakened. The items were available along the East Coast at… read more

A recall has been issued by Forest River for two Rockport commercial vehicles of the 2009 model year. The recall affects vehicles produced between April 27 and May 29 of 2009. The recall stems from an overheating problem with the battery separator that could result in a fire or intense smoking.  Owners have reportedly been… read more

Vermeer is issuing a recall on 18 drilling fluid reclaimer trailers produced between March 1, 2010 and August 3 of this year. There is an issue where the air brake hose can sustain damage.  This can result in the brakes not functioning correctly and thus endangering anyone onboard or in the path of the compromised… read more

Brian Panish has been named by the Daily Journal as one of California’s Top 100 Lawyers of 2012. The list is a compilation of California attorneys “who moved the needle” and “had an impact on the legal industry, the state, the nation and the world”. Over 1000 attorneys were considered for the honor. In recognizing… read more

An entanglement hazard can be posed by seatbelts in the vicinity of children.  A child might grab the seatbelt and wrap it around his or her head, neck, or waist, and if a parent isn’t around to prevent this, tragedy could strike.  The NHTSA wants to make sure the number of injury incidents are reduced… read more

Nowadays, many vehicles come with technology that alerts the driver to potential obstacles in his or her path when the automobile backs up.  This comes in the form of a rearview camera or a system that beeps when an obstacle is about to be struck.  But people might become overly reliant on this technology to… read more

Bluestem Brands has issued a recall on 4,700 Range Rider ride-on toy cars due to their having a battery that can overheat, causing the plastic to melt, smoke, and potentially be set ablaze. The particular models affected are 90407B and 90407G with respective product codes NI374 and NU640. Consumers should cease using the items, take… read more

Nascar driver David Ragan’s race car will carry the message “One Text or Call, Could Wreck it All” at this week’s race in Chicago. More than 400,000 crashes in 2010 involved drivers talking on cell phones, watching videos, eating, drinking and being sidelined by other distractions. The logo of the government’s anti-distracted driving website, Distraction.gov,… read more