The UAW, Automakers are Working to Address the Opioid Problem
The UAW and automakers are combating the crisis with new initiatives to curb opioid addiction and overdose deaths.
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Opioid Use Increases Risk of Fatality in Motor Vehicle Accidents
Research finds driving under the influence of opioids increases the risk for fatal crashes.
Stretch of I-69 is Likened to an Obstacle Course
Commuters upset that stretch of I-69 has numerous potholes and is dangerous to drive.
How to Prevent Scams about Self-Driving Cars
Self-driving cars seem to be the new wave of the future. But, are we ready for them?
Are Michigan Auto Insurance Companies Charging Women and Widows Higher Rates?
How much do you pay for your car insurance each month? Do you think you’re rate is fair? If you’re a woman, do you pay the same as your male counterparts? If you’re a Michigan driver, chances are you’re not. In fact, according to an investigation launched by Scripps station WXYZ in Detroit, auto insurance companies in Michigan regularly discriminate against drivers based on their gender or relationship status. You’re probably wondering how this practice is legal, right? After all, there are laws in place to prevent this type of discrimination.
Maintaining Your Car’s Transmission to Avoid Troubles on the Road
While driving, very few people bother about the maintenance as long as their vehicles are running. Suddenly, one day their car, bike, truck or tractor might break down, and it might cause heavy damage both financially and socially. However, with a little care and maintenance, any vehicle can run smoothly for years without showing signs of any significant problems, particularly those with the transmission. Are you aware of what it is and how to maintain it?
Consumer Federation of America Sheds Light on Top 2017 Scams
Consumer Federation of America Sheds Light on Top 2017 Scams
NHTSA Acts on Emergency Medical Care for Crash Victims
NHTSA acts to erase research papers on URGENCY. On July 4, 2018 Legal Reader published the article “Emergency Medical Care for Crash Victims” that was critical of NHTSA’s decades of delay in setting standards to improve rescue of seriously injured crash victims.
Lawsuit Claims Tesla Responsible for Explosion, Burns
Son Nguyen, 37, suffers from severe burns after an electrical explosion at Tesla’s car factory, and is now suing the automaker for allegedly putting him in harm’s way “in order to increase productivity at the expense of human lives.” Nguyen was working as a contractor at the Fremont, California, factory on June 5, 2017, when