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Check Your Car Before Spring!
Keeping your car in good repair isn’t just a good safety tip, it is the law! In general there are at least five places on a car that are often neglected by drivers. They include: the interior, lights, tires, wheels, and windshield. As the weather here in the Carolina’s has been nothing shy of theatrical, we thought we would take...
What Is SSD (Social Security Disability)?
Everyone needs a helping hand. That’s especially true for people with disabilities who may have a much harder time securing stable, substantial, and adequate employment. Fortunately, relief is available. The federal government facilitates several programs designed to supplement a disabled person’s income. Among those programs is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD / SSDI), one of...
Safe Driving on Busy Roads
NASCAR Comes to Town – Staying Safe on Busy Roads In just a few days, NASCAR will “chase” its’ way into the streets, hotels, and restaurants of the Charlotte metropolitan area, as it continues its CHASE FOR THE NASCAR SPRINT CUP. While these times are fun and exciting, there will be a lot of cars...
Ford Is the Latest Manufacturer To Issue Airbag Recall
Ford announced on September 26, 2014 that they are recalling about 850,000 cars and SUVs. This latest auto recall is related to the possibility of injuries that could occur because of defective parts that control the vehicles’ airbags. The manufacturer said that there is potential for a problem where airbags may not function correctly in...
Talcum Powder Alleged to Cause Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cancer and Talcum Powder Baby powder made with talc or talcum powder is one of the most commonly purchased items on the “baby aisle” at the supermarket. For many, the distinct smell and feel of baby powder bring back fond memories of the past; however recently it has been linked to litigation regarding allegations...
20 Years of Booze It & Lose It
The North Carolina Department of Transportation and Governor’s Highway Safety Program has kicked off the 20th annual Booze It & Lose It campaign. The program is focused on keeping roads free of intoxicated drivers. Since Booze It and Lose It began in 1994, law enforcement officers have arrested 1.5 million drivers for drinking and driving. Even with so many offenders...
Back to School Safety Tips
It is time for many students to prepare for a new school year. With everyone heading back to class in the next few weeks, it is a great time to remind ourselves that the roads are going to be a lot busier than they were this summer. Whether students are bicycling, walking or taking the...
Latest News on Defective Airbags
BMW has recalled 1.6 million 3 Series vehicles because of a problem with the vehicles’ airbags. The airbags were manufactured for the BMW automobiles by the Takata Corporation and have a problem with their inflator. Should the airbags deploy, the metal case that houses the airbag inflator may rupture and send metal shards flying at...
2014’s Most Recalled Vehicle
Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra: 2014’s Most Frequently Recalled Vehicles General Motors (GM), producers of the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado and the 2014 GMC Sierra, have issued six recalls in 2014 for these very popular pickup trucks. This year, the 2014 Silverado and Sierra have been the year’s most recalled vehicles. It is unclear how many...
