A drivers license conveys a sense of personal freedom and independence. Some even say it’s a rite of passage. Giving up that privilege can be devastating and could even signal that the end is near. No wonder older adults resist admitting it’s time to voluntarily give up driving. Losing control of a vehicle due to [...]
Chief Deputy Richard Kastigar leased a 2020 Mercedes GLE 450 in September 2020. One of the installed features is “soft close automatic doors.” Kastigar had his right thumb on the inside of the door and four fingers on the outside of the door when the self-closing door shut on his hand. Kastigar shares that without [...]
Motorcycle accidents happen with unfortunate frequency in urban areas. Far too many riders are injured or killed as a direct result of driver error or driver negligence. Motorcycle riders face a much greater risk today than even a decade ago due to distracted driving along with an increase in traffic and congestion. As a result, [...]
Arizona has joined the growing list of states passing motorcycle-friendly legislation. Governor Doug Ducey recently signed into law a bill that allows Arizona motorcyclists to lane filter. This legislation had the overwhelming support of the Arizona House and Senate. As written, under certain circumstances motorcycles are now allowed to pass another vehicle in the same [...]
Tesla To Recall Over 53,000 Vehicles Programmed To Roll Through Stop Signs Tesla announced a recall of over 53,000 vehicles with its "full self-driving" (FSD) driver-assist feature after learning they were intentionally programmed to slowly roll through stop signs in some scenarios. The recall impacts Model S, X, 3 and Y vehicles that have its [...]
Abbott Laboratories, maker of Similac and other baby formulas, has voluntarily expanded its recall of potentially dangerous baby formula products after a child died. The company recalled some Similac PM 60/40 after the death of an infant who was exposed to the powdered baby formula. A news source said the recalled formula was packaged in [...]
Automakers Hyundai and Kia are telling almost 500,000 United States owners of both cars and SUVs to park outside and away from buildings. The reason for this warning is a possible defect that may cause the vehicles to spontaneously catch fire even when not running. The problem is due to "foreign contaminants" withing the anti-lock [...]
Riding a motorcycle in Arizona can be a thrilling experience. Unfortunately, a motorcycle accident is likely to cause serious injuries or worse. Most passengers believe that there is nothing they can do to prevent a crash, but this is not true. Don’t be the reason the bike is off balance or the driver is distracted. [...]
