Seatbelts Minimize Truck Accidents
April 2, 2008 16:24

It goes without saying that one of the most important items needed for reducing injuries in a truck accident is a seatbelt but they are only valuable if people wear them. Many decades ago, installing seatbelts in cars was not mandatory and the customer had to ask for them. Of course, all cars come with seatbelts now but many people opt not to wear them even in states where there are mandatory laws. Such actions are not wise because seatbelts - as the saying goes - save lives and their use should be employed by any responsible driver. Yes, they truly are that important.

Consumer Product Safety Commission Pronouncements
April 4, 2008 14:26

When you walk up and down the aisle of any store in the United States you come face to face with a host of products of all varieties. These products can serve either functional or entertainment purposes but they all should come with a reasonable expectation of safety. Of course, information regarding the safety of a product may arrive after it already has been released to the public. In such a case, the Consumer Product Safety Commission may issue a warning regarding any newly discovered risks with a product. This is not alarmism as much as it is a reliable means of keeping people safe from potential dangers in the marketplace that may not have otherwise been obvious.