Record Year of Recalls for Automotive Industry
A decade-long ignition-switch defect in millions of General Motors vehicles helped launch a record 2014 for automakers for all the wrong reasons. Auto companies issued more recalls involving older models than ever before, covering 60 million vehicles. That adds up to roughly 700 recall announcements in total – an average of two a day –... Read More
Should South Carolina Consider Restricting Ridesharing Services Like Uber?
With one tap of a smartphone app, Uber is upending the taxi business and changing the way people around the world commute. Its technology seamlessly links riders and drivers in more than 200 cities and 53 countries. Becoming an Uber driver is almost as effortless, allowing people from all walks of life to earn money... Read More
Guide to Choosing Kids Video Games Wisely
— From our monthly newsletter, Let America Know. (Subscribe to monthly safety tips and information here.) — As entertainment publishers crank out the big video game titles just in time for the holiday shopping season, kids everywhere are hoping that the neatly wrapped gift underneath the tree is the latest release. For eight years running,... Read More
Tips for a Safe Holiday Season – Avoid Drunk Driving Accidents
We recently explored the alarming number of decorating injuries and Christmas tree fires that occur each year during the Holidays. What’s worse is the number of accidents and fatalities associated with having too much libation. Driving drunk or intoxicated is inexcusable, and the number of incidents spikes during major holidays like Thanksgiving and New Year’s... Read More
Tips for a Safe Holiday Season – Avoid Decorating Injuries & Christmas Tree Fires
It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but many – and I do mean thousands – of individuals sustain injuries during the Holiday season. The statistics are staggering. In an effort to make homes shiny and beautiful, houses are catching on fire and people are going by droves to the emergency... Read More
When Veterans Return Home, Are We Taking Care of Them?
One of our nation’s most sacred promises to veterans is that we will take care of them if they are hurt in battle. But that promise is too often broken. As Veterans Day approaches on Nov. 11, let’s take a closer look at the issue of veterans’ benefits. Plus, we want to hear from you.... Read More