As research continues into drowsy driving, more is learned about the dangers of operating a motor vehicle while sleep deprived. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, one in every six fatal motor vehicle accidents is caused by a...
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New Jersey Students Injured in School Bus Collision
This week, approximately 150 New Jersey high school students were on a field trip when they were involved in a serious bus accident. According to reports, the brakes of one of the four buses carrying the students allegedly failed, causing two buses to collide. One of...
New Law Requires New Jersey Drivers to Remove Snow from Vehicles
Last month, an amended law went into effect which requires drivers to remove all snow and ice from their vehicles before driving on New Jersey roads. Officials say that taking just a few minutes to clear the hazardous material could avoid a car accident, property...
Nissan Recalls Two Million Vehicles
After reports of sporadically stalling engines in many of its trucks and sport utility vehicles, Nissan North America has issued a recall of over 700,000 vehicles in the United States. The company cites the risk of failure to the vehicles' electrical systems and the...
Homeopathic Teething Tablets Recalled
Another day, another recall of a children's product.This week, Standard Homeopathic Company, the maker of Hyland's Teething Tablets, issued a voluntary recall for its teething aids after complaints of serious side effect in infants who consumed the pharmaceutical...
Teen Car Accident Deaths Fall to Record Lows
Authorities are crediting tougher laws and improved vehicle technology for a significant decrease in fatal car accidents involving teenage drivers. According to a study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number of teenage deaths related to car...
Graco Recalls Two Million Strollers After Four Infant Deaths
In the second infant-product recall in as many months, Graco Children's Products Inc. has announced a defective product recall of two million baby strollers after causing the deaths of four young children. Prior to the recall, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety...
New Jersey Woman Awarded $9 Million for Loss of Leg
After a jury concluded that two New Jersey agencies took too long to respond to a multi-car pileup, a woman who lost her leg in the car accident was awarded almost $9 million.On Dec. 4, 2005, Janet Henebema was on her way home from her job as a dealer at the Borgata...
Fisher-Price Recalls Dangerous Toys
After several reports of malfunctions, accidents and injuries, Fisher-Price has recalled over 11 million defective products. The toys recalled include tricycles, high chairs, inflatable balls, and toy cars for babies and small children.The majority of the products...
NHTSA Rolls Out New Vehicle Ratings System
With the increasing availability of vehicle safety features and a government push to reduce car accident injuries and fatalities on U.S. roads, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has revamped its 5-Star Safety Ratings, just in time for the automakers'...
