Once again, distracted driving has proven to be one of the top safety issues on America's roads. States all over the country are reporting that they saw increases in traffic fatalities, and many of them are blaming distracted driving for these increases. But do you...
Month: March 2017
Is Fiat Chrysler Cheating on Emissions Just Like VW?
In September 2015, Volkswagen was exposed. The company had lied to emission regulators about how much pollutants its diesel vehicles emitted, and the consequences shook the entire industry. Fast-forward to now, and VW is paying $4.3 billion in fines and compensation,...
What Would You Do If Your Child Came Home Missing Teeth?
A 9-year-old arrived home late after what his mother thought was a typical day at school, but when she saw the boy, she knew something wasn't right. Her son's face was swollen and when she opened his mouth she discovered that three of his teeth were missing. Worst of...
Do Handsfree Systems Really Prevent Distracted Driving?
Like most of the country, it's illegal to text while driving in Georgia. Texting is a major distraction when it comes to handling the tasks it takes to drive, and many experts believe talking on your cell phone is just as distracting. That's why Georgia lawmakers have...
A Self-Driving Car Lay Flipped On Its Side – Whose Fault Was the Crash?
A self-driving Uber car ended up on its side after an accident, but like the majority of these incidents, the accident was not the car's fault. Check out the video below to see the aftermath:
Was the Downfall of This Drone Maker Fraud or Crowdfunding Gone Wrong?
Do you know what crowdfunding is? It is the concept that a bunch of people on the internet can put their money behind a product, see it developed, and get to enjoy the finished product they paid for. It's a type of investing, which means there is inherent risk...
Will Consumer Contracts Keep Wells Fargo Victims from Suing?
Have you heard of arbitration clauses? If you haven't, then here's what you need to know. These clauses are in consumer contracts in almost every industry, from nursing homes to cable companies to cell phone providers. However, it's the presence of arbitration clauses...
Does Apple Hold the Key to Stopping Texting While Driving?
Does this situation sound familiar to you? A man is driving along a road when he's rear-ended by a driver on his cellphone. This scenario plays out on roads all over the U.S., and sometimes the results can be fatal. But what if we told you many of these distracted...
Wells Fargo Changes Its Employee Pay Plan. Is It Too Little Too Late?
Being a bank teller can be pretty tough sometimes. You interact with a lot of people and you're trusted to handle those people's money, but you're also an employee of the bank. Just as in most workplaces, bank tellers are expected to abide by their employer's...
Is Fiat Chrysler Responsible for What Happened After This Crash?
It was early in the morning on January 30, 2016 when three young men were returning home from a night out on the town. They had gone to Billy's Clubhouse and the Crazy Bull the night before, but now they were rested and coming home. That's when disaster struck, and...