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NHTSA Considers Regulations for Brake-Throttle Override in Cars
April 24, 2012
By Pendergast Law on April 17, 2012 The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has recently proposed new regulations that would make it easier to...
Officials Concerned Over Sudden Increase in Teen Driver Deaths
April 14, 2012
By Pendergast Law on April 3, 2012 The number of teens who lost their lives on U.S. roads in 2011 jumped up over previous years,...
Study Finds Brain and Spine Injuries Common in Rollover Accidents
April 1, 2012
By Pendergast Law on April 19, 2012 A recent study from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) revealed that injuries to the brain and...
Parents Can Help Prevent Teen Driving Deaths
March 19, 2012
By Pendergast Law on March 27, 2012 Teenagers suffer serious injuries and deaths in car accidents at a rate four times higher than the general...
Eye Testing Device Could Help Soldiers, Doctors Diagnose Traumatic Brain Injury
March 4, 2012
By Pendergast Law on March 8, 2012 A simple computerized device developed by the U.S. Army could help field medics, emergency medical technicians, doctors, and...
Speeding Kills, But Many States Slow to Respond
March 1, 2012
By Pendergast Law on March 14, 2012 Speeding is a major factor in one out of every three serious auto accidents, according to a recent...
Ridgefield Woman Loses Her Life in Car Accident Near Mount St. Helens
February 23, 2012
By Pendergast Law on February 22, 2012 A 61-year-old woman from Ridgefield, Washington lost her life recently when she collided with an Oregon driver on...
GHSA Study Notes Spike in Teen Driver Deaths
February 15, 2012
By Pendergast Law on February 27, 2012 A recent study by the Governors’ Highway Safety Association (GHSA) found that inexperience and distracted driving are behind...
NHTSA Issues Child Seat, Tire Product Recalls
February 9, 2012
By Pendergast Law on February 9, 2012 Two manufacturers of auto-related products and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced recalls of...
Washington Winter Safety: Tips for Safe Motorcycle Riding
February 1, 2012
By Pendergast Law on February 13, 2012 Motorcycle enthusiasts enjoy motorcycle riding in every season. However, riding a motorcycle during the winter months may present...
Spinal Cord Injuries Can Cause Lifelong Impairment
January 28, 2012
By Pendergast Law on January 20, 2012 A spinal cord injury is any type of injury that damages the spinal cord, which is the bundle...
“I Brake for Animals” May Lead to More Accidents
January 19, 2012
By Pendergast Law on January 11, 2012 An “I brake for animals” bumper sticker can be a cute way to express your love for our...