The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is calling for the creation of safety regulations of partially automated driver-assist systems such as Tesla’s Autopilot and General Motors’ Super Cruise. According to a CNN news report, the IIHS, which is funded by the auto insurance industry, has recommended increased monitoring of drivers to ensure they are…
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Insurance Group Says Systems Such as Tesla Autopilot Need Safety Regulations
Southern California Family Faces Lawsuit After Their Dog Attacks Girl Scout Selling Cookies
The family of a girl who was allegedly bitten by a dog while selling Girl Scout cookies has filed a personal injury lawsuit against the dog owner. According to an NBC Los Angeles news report, the lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court against the dog owner alleging negligence and strict liability, seeking unspecified…
Four Dead, 30 Hospitalized After Listera Outbreak Linked to Enoki Mushrooms
Four people have died and 30 others have been hospitalized after reportedly eating enoki mushrooms imported from Korea, which may have been contaminated with listeria bacteria. According to a CNN news report, the mushrooms were recalled by Sun Hong Foods on March 9 for listeria contamination. Deaths and Illnesses Four deaths have been reported in…
Congressional Committee Asks Graco and Chicco to Consider Recalling Inclined Sleepers
A House Representatives committee is asking children’s products manufacturers Graco and Chicco to consider recalling their popular baby products citing dozens of infant deaths that have been linked to infant sleepers. According to a report on USA Today, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., who is chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee, has requested information…
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra Recalled for Defective Brakes
General Motors is recalling more than 20,000 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 pickup trucks from the 2020 model year because of faulty brakes that could potentially fail. According to Consumer Reports, bolts that secure the brake calipers, which grab the brake rotors to slow or stop the vehicle, may not have been manufactured…
Backpack Leaf Blowers Recalled for Injury Hazard
Echo Inc. has recalled 67,000 ECHO and Shindaiwa backpack leaf blowers and 6,600 replacements straps because they can cause potentially serious injuries. According to a notice in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the leaf blowers were recalled because the shoulder straps, plastic buckles, or the anti-static ground wire can get sucked into the…
Driving Safety Tips to Spring Forward with Caution
Daylight Saving Time has sprung forward, which means we have all lost an extra hour of sleep. It is well established that the first week into daylight saving time can interrupt sleep patterns, which can lead to fatigued driving. Sleeping fewer than five hours a night increases the risk of a car accident by four…
Fall-Related Traumatic Brain Injury Deaths are Rising in the United States
Deaths related to traumatic brain injuries from falls are increasing across the United States, according to a report released last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Researchers used death certificate data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia and trends for deaths from traumatic brain injuries that were caused…
Loophole in the Law Allows Teens to Use Puff Bars or Disposable Vaping Products
Disposable vapes are the hot items on school campuses and have replaced Juuls, researchers say. According to an NPR news report, efforts to stem the tide of teen vaping seems to be lagging just a bit. By the time Juul pulled most of its flavored pods from the market in October 2019, many teens had…
Hyundai Sonata Vehicles Recalled for Fuel Leaks and Risk of Fires
Hyundai is recalling about 207,000 Sonata sedans from the 2013-2014 model years over concerns of a potential fuel leak and fire risk. According to Consumer Reports, a fuel line may develop a small crack over time because of heat in the engine compartment. Documents filed by the automaker with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…