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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating 3 million Jeep Grand Cherokees manufactured between 1993-2004 after The Center for Auto Safety alleged that the plastic gas tanks in the vehicles were installed too far back and too low making the vehicle unsafe in the event of an auto accident.

The Center for Auto Safety petition says that the design of the gas tank is "so bad that Chrysler frequently settles lawsuits without extensive discovery and subject to confidentiality agreements."

A search of the NHTSA's Fatality Analysis Reports System (FARS) found that between 1992 and 2008 there were 172 fatal fire accidents and 254 fatalities involving the vehicle. The petition said, "There have been at least 44 crashes with 64 fatalities where the Most Harmful Event is fire." The document compared the Jeep with the now-infamous Ford Pinto.

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Click here to read the Center for Auto Safety Petition on Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The Bellevue Reporter reports that a 31-year-old Bellevue woman was stopped by the Washington State Patrol for suspicion of driving under the influence on the morning of her wedding.

According to the article, the bride-to-be was clocked at miles of over 90mph on Interstate 405 near NE Eighth Street in Bellevue.

The woman's BAC (blood-alcohol-content) was measured at twice the legal limit which 0.08%. She told the trooper that stopper her that she was returning from her bachelor party. It is fortunate that she wasn't involved in a serious motor vehicle accident that harmed herself or another person.

The woman will be charged in King County District Court.

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The journal Pediatrics just published a study that says that using an infant safety seat designed for motor vehicles outside of a car poses a risk of serious head injury.

According to the study, the Canadian Hospitals Injury Reporting and Prevention program has had reports of many injuries due to the misuse of the seats.

Injuries include:

• The seat falling from an elevated surface like a table
  
• The seat overturning and the child suffocating on a soft surface like a bed
  
• The seat overturning and the child suffering strangulation due to the restraint strap.

Pediatrics is encouraging car seat manufacturers to provide engineering and design improvements which may reduce the tipping hazard. Pediatricians, parents and child care providers need to be aware of the potential hazard of misusing Child Restraint Systems.

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A man who was working on a car was injured this afternoon when a car on jacks fell on top of him.The car jack accident occurred around 134th Avenue East and 304th Street East near Kapowsin reports King 5 of Seattle. His condition is not known at this time.

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration estimates that approximately 10,000 people are injured every year in accidents involving hoists or jacks. These accidents occur while people are changing tires or repairing motor vehicles.

It is important that everyone use a auto jack do so with the utmost care and caution.

Car Jack Tips

• Make sure the jack you use is rated for the vehicle you are lifting.
  
• Follow the owner's manual about the use of the jack and its positioning.
  
• Use caution where you jack up a vehicle; do not jack it up along a highway.
  
• Make sure there is sufficient light for you to work and also to make your vehicle is visible to other motorists.
  
• Use road flares if you are alongside a road or highway.
  Make sure you jack up a car on a level road; avoid using a jack where there is ice, snow, mud or standing water.

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) released the findings of a study which finds that Electronic Stability Control (ESC), when installed in passenger automobiles, prevents fatal car accidents and reduces single-vehicle rollover accidents dramatically.

ESC is a computerized technology that detects loss of steering control. ESC automatically applies the brakes and helps control steering. It applies brakes to individual wheels. Some ESC systems also reduces engine power.

IIHS statistics show that ESC reduces fatal motor vehicle accidents by 33% and reduces the risk of single-vehicle rollover accidents by 73%.

In fact, IIHS estimates that 15,600 lives could have been saved between 2002-2008 if the technology was installed.

The IIHS believes so strongly that ESC improves driver and passenger safety that it only gives its TOP SAFETY PICK award to vehicles with them installed.

In the model year 2010, ESC is standard on 88% of cars, SUVs, and 62% of pickup trucks. By 2012, all new automobiles will be built with ESC.

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The Washington State Patrol is reminding drivers and passengers to properly use seat belts or they are in violation of Washington's seat belt law and they could be given a $124 fine. The Washington seat belt law which went in effect 2002 allows police to stop a motorist if he or she or an occupant is not wearing a seat belt. This aggressive law is one reason that Washington state has one of the highest seat belt compliance rates in the U.S.

Seat belt usage greatly increase a person's chance of surviving a car accident. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics show that seat belts saved more than 75,000 lives between 2004 an 2008.
Seat belts are designed to apply the force of the accident across the chest and pelvis which can withstand the forces of an accident. Wearing a seat belt improperly such as under an arm or behind a person's back can actually increase the likelihood of injury.

Proper placement of the lap belt:

• Snug: the belt should be over the lower part of the pelvis. If the belt rides up on the stomach, it can, in the event of an accident, injure intestines, liver or other internal organs.
• Posture: sit up straight because slouching allows the belt to ride up.
• Clothing: heavy or bulky clothing should be removed so that the lap belt is in close proximity to the pelvic bones.
• Buckle Up: Always use your seat belt even when pregnant.

Proper placement of the shoulder belt:

• Position: Over the top part of your shoulder and across the chest. The shoulder belt distributes crash forces over the rib cage and protects internal organs.
• Slack: There should never be more than an inch of slack.
• Tucking: Do not tuck your shoulder belt under an arm. This could increase the chances of broken ribs.
• Booster Seats: If a child is too small so that a shoulder belt does not fit properly, they need to be in a booster seat.

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A Normandy Park woman escaped serious injury when a tire came off a pickup truck, whipped across lanes of traffic and hit the windshield of the Honda the woman was driving on Interstate 5 in Tukwila this morning.

Luckily, the woman was able to maintain control of her car and pull it to the shoulder, averting what could have been a serious accident. The woman suffered minor injuries from glass.

According to a media release by the Washington State Patrol, the accident occurred on I-5 at the Duwamish River curve around 9am.

The cause of the accident is currently being investigated but it is speculated that negligence on the part of the truck driver for failing to inspect equipment including tires, wheels and lug-nuts.

On May 24 a Bellevue couple also escaped serious injury in a "lost load" accident in which a dropped pick-ax went through the windshield of the couple's Mercedes.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in auto accidents caused by the negligence of another. We also represent families in their wrongful death cases when negligence caused a loved one's death.

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety(IIHS) has awarded their 2010 TOP SAFETY PICK award to two large luxury cars, the Hyundai Genesis and the Mercedes E Class.

The IIHS award rates cars on how they fare in front, side, rollover and rear car accident tests. The TOP SAFETY PICK award is given to vehicles that earn a GOOD in each of the crash tests.

The Hyundai Genesis improved their roof structure in 2010 models which is important in rollover car accidents.

Mercedes redesigned the E class for 2010 and this is the first year that the E series earned a TOP SAFETY PICK award. The design changes made the vehicles safer in side-impact car accidents by adding padding to the front and rear doors. The award is given to all E class models built after March 2010.

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The National Highway Safety Administration has seven rules for bicycle safety:

1. Wear a properly fitted helmet. While there is no state law in Washington requiring you to wear a helmet, many counties including Snohomish, Pierce and King Counties require them.
   
2. Assure your bicycle is in good working order -- make sure brakes work, handlebars won't slip, cranks are tightened and the quick release hub bolt closed.
   
3. Follow traffic laws -- bicyclists must follow the rules of the road the same as drivers of motor vehicles. Washington State law provides that bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as motorists.
   
4. Ride like a driver -- bicyclists should ride with the flow of traffic and on the right hand side of the road.
   
5. Get noticed -- Wear clothing that makes you visible and make sure you have reflective accessories, and lights.
   
6. Ride focused and stay alert - keep focused on the road, don't ride distracted and don't ride with head phones or while talking on a cell phone.
   
7. Ride safely -- stay in the bike lane if one is available. Be predictable and don't run red lights or stop signs.

This information is provided by Washignton Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in bicycle accidents and motor vehicle accidents and the family of those killed.

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The Washington State Legislature enacted several Traffic Safety laws in 2009. The new laws that affect the most motorists include:

• SSB 5469 - Intermediate vehicle license
  Intermediate driver license holders who were in an accident may have restrictions on their license lifted if it is determined that another party in the accident they were involved in was cited.
• SB 5482 - 2 and 3 wheeled vehicles
  This law has three parts:
  1. Motorcyclists must have a motorcycle endorsement, cannot transport children under 5 years old and must wear a conforming helmet.
  2. Motorcyclists must register three-wheeled vehicles that are partially or completely enclosed with a steering wheel and a seat belt as a motorcycle; wear a seat belt; wear an approved helmet; must not transport children under the age of 5; and have a driver's license with a motorcycle endorsement.
  3. Jurisdictions that have traffic signals which are vehicle-activated must repair signals that have detection issues.
• SSB 5574 - Consumer data in vehicles
  This law requires manufacturers who install data recording devices in vehicles (similar to "black boxes" in airplanes) to disclose the presence and function of the device in the vehicle's owner's manual. It also maintains that the data recorded cannot be accessed by anyone but the vehicle's owners except a)by court order; b) upon the express consent of the owners; c) for research to improve vehicle safety; d) to respond to a medical emergency; e)if the data is used to fulfill a services agreement on the vehicle.
• HB 1448 - Tribal reservation speed limits
  Allows tribal authorities to change the speed limits on state highways on the portion of highway that is within the boundaries of the tribe's reservation provided: a) the change is based upon engineering and traffic investigations; b) the change is approved by WSDOT; c) the change is noted with proper signage.

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Toyota Motor Corporation has temporarily suspended sales of the 2010 Lexus GX 460 after Consumer Reports magazine issued a "Don't Buy" safety rating because of concerns that the vehicle has a high risk of rollover accidents because of a flaw in the Electronic Stability control system .

Consumer Reports magazine put the car through a series of tests, pushing the vehicle to its limits. The tests were conducted at speeds of 60 miles per hour and were repeated by four separate Consumer Reports drivers. They also said they have had no reports of deaths or injuries caused by the stability problem.

Consumer Reports said:

When pushed to its limits on a handling course on CR's test track, the rear of the GX CR purchased slid out until the vehicle was almost sideways before the electronic stability control system was able to regain control." 

This is the first time Consumer Reports has ever placed a "don't buy" or "not acceptable" warning on any vehicle manufactured by Toyota.

This information is provided by Washington Injury Attorney blog, a service of The Farber Law Group. We represent people who have been seriously injured in car accidents and the families of those killed. With our help, you may recover compensation for your damages. We also represent people who have been seriously injured by dangerous or defective products.

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Source:
Market Watch
Reported by Shawn Langlois
Consumer Reports: Don't buy the Lexus GX 460
Toyota's woes mount as rollover risk found in luxury SUV
April 31, 2010

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has just released their study regarding the efficacy of antilock brakes for motorcycles. The Institute believes that antilock brakes for motorcycles should be standard on all motorcycles because they reduce fatal motorcycle accidents by up to 37%

An analysis by the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) of insurance claims filed after motorcycle accidents found that motorcycles with antilock brakes have 22% fewer accident claims for damage.

In the past couple of years the number of motorcycle accident fatalities has gone up with more than 5,000 people killed in motorcycle-related accidents in 2008. The number of motorcycle deaths increased at the same time that car accident deaths were at their lowest in 50 years.

One of the key factors in the increase in motorcycle fatalities is that more people are buying and riding motorcycles than ever before. In 2008, there were 7.7 million registered motorcycles compared to 4.3 million in 2000.

Anti-lock brakes are a key component to motorcycle safety. Stopping a motorcycle is more difficult than a car because the front and back wheels usually have separate brake controls. Wheels can lock when a rider brakes hard. However, if a rider has anti-lock brakes, the motorcycle detects an impending lockup and can compensate so by reducing the braking pressure until the bike has traction.

Click here for a list of motorcycles which can be purchased with antilock brakes.

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The Washington State Patrol has changed their Regulation Manual and now requires troopers to use hands-free devices if they use cell phones while driving. The change in the Regulation Manual also include prohibiting troopers from texting while driving.

WSP Chief John Batiste said:

“Using a hands-free device is a good idea for everyone, including troopers. Every driver has an obligation to be at their best while behind the wheel.”

For more information see:Washington State Patrol Media Release
WSP Manual Now Requires Troopers to Use Hands-Free Devices
April 12, 2010

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Washington's Department of Transportation (DOT) has extended the deadline to remove studded tires to April 17th.

Weather forecasts continue to predict freezing nighttime temperatures and snow flurries.

The DOT asks drivers in areas with mild temperatures to remove their studded tires now.

After April 17, drivers will be fined $124 for driving with studded tires.

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Volvo has just announced that its new S60 sports sedan will come with a new safety feature: pedestrian detection. The car will brake if it detects that it might be about to run into a pedestrian.

Volvo uses radar and cameras to detect pedestrians and it warns the driver to brake. If the driver doesn't respond quickly enough, the S60 automatically brakes.

Since there is a correlation between speed and the outcome of a pedestrian accident, this new system has the potential to save many lives. By reducing the vehicle speed, Volvo estimates the fatality risk to pedestrians may be reduced by up to 20%.

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Tyler Braithwaite, 17, of Sequim was killed in a single-car accident on Sunday after he swerved to avoid a deer on a gravel road in the Olympic National Forest and hit a tree.

Injured in the accident was Rachel Myers, 18, who was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in Seattle for treatment of leg and facial injuries.

Also injured was Michael Fleming, 16, who suffered a broken wrist and facial cuts; He was taken to Olympic Medical Center for treatment.

The report said that none of the victims appeared to have been wearing seat belts.

According to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration statistics, there are approximately 1.5 million car-deer accidents every year which results in 150 human fatalities and 10,000 injuries. Some tips to avoid a deer accident include:

• Slow down and be attentive
  
• Use high-beam headlights
  
• If a collision with a deer is unavoidable, do not swerve but brake , and brake hard, and hold the steering wheel straight.
  
• If you see one deer, be on the look out for other deer as they usually travel in groups.
  
• Look out for reflective dots along side the road which might be the reflex off of a deer's eyes.

This accident is certainly a tragedy for all involved.

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In an accident similar to an accident occurred on Interstate 5 in Everett on Monday morning, a motorist was killed when he hit a semi-truck parked on the shoulder of southbound Highway 167 in Auburn on Tuesday morning reports The Seattle Times.

Kin D. Beliakoff, 29, of Bremerton, was identified as a the driver who was killed. No one else was in his car at the time of the accident . The truck driver was not injured.

In Monday's accident, a male passenger was killed with the driver rear ended a flatbed truck parked on the shoulder. Alcohol was considered a factor in this accident.

Both accidents are similar in that they occurred in the early morning hours and involved the rear-end crash into a truck parked on the highway shoulder. Driver fatigue and alcohol may have been factors in at least one of the accidents but shoulder accidents are all too common and often have devastating results.

According to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, approximately 2,000 people die every year in highway shoulder accidents. Highway shoulder accidents are some of the worst crashes on our highways. When a moving car hits a parked vehicle on a highway, the results are usually tragic. The Motor Carrier Safety Administration recommends to truck drivers that they should exit the highway if at all possible, even if it costs a tire or a rim.

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Car makers are starting to design and include crash avoidance systems into vehicles to warn drivers when they are not paying attention or when they are drowsy.

Increasingly, technology is being created to warn us about the technology that distracts us. Some of the new technologies coming to a car you might purchase in the future are:

• Lane departure warnings - warn you when you drift into another lane
  
• Forward-collision warnings - warn you when you are approaching too closely the car in front of you

Cell phone blockers

Cell phone blocking software can block your cell phone while you are driving or block the ability to text message. Cell phone blocking software is available for GPS-capable smart phones including Androids and BlackBerrys right now. Software is currently being developed for iPhones.

Parents and employers might want to check out some of the software available now. Following is a short list of products:

• iZup & ZoomSafer- blocks outgoing calls and text messages and holds all incoming calls and text messages.
  
• CellControl, Guardian Angel MP - uses Bluetooth to transmit a driver's speed and other data to a phone. It can also be customized to block calls, texts and e-mails.
  
• Some apps include Textecution, DriveSafe.ly, TXTBlocker

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The Washington State Patrol (WSP) says there has been an increase in the number of driving under the influence (DUI) arrests they have made during daytime hours so far this year.

Already, the WSP has arrested 45 DUI drivers by March 12 as compared with 49 through April of last year reports King5.com.

The WSP has added troopers to areas where they see the most DUI arrests.

Typically, there are more DUI arrests between the hours of 11pm and 3am though people can and do consume alcohol and drive at all hours of the day; the problem of daytime DUI is more common than one might think. During daytime hours, however, drunk drivers may be more difficult to detect because of the traffic flow.

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L. David Byers, 19 of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, died after inhaling super heated gases caused by a gas fire started by a static electricity charge at a gas pump.

While Byers' death is an extremely rare and freak accident, it is important that motorists realize that static electricity charges can build up on ones body which could potentially lead to a fire at a gas pump.

Static electricty is the build up of an electric charge on an object. The static charge will remain on the object or person until it is neutralized by a discharge. Static electricity charges have known to cause explosiions or fires in industrial settings and in hospitals

Electrostatic discharges can be a danger when a person is fueling their car at a gas station. In one report of gas fires at pumps, four of the five victims were women. This is often due to electrostatic charges building up on sweaters when women re-enter their car during fueling. Most victims suffered burn injuries.

To be safe, motorists should:

• never re-enter their automobile while fueling as this can increase an electrostic charge
• discharge static electricty -- grounding themselves -- by touching a metal object like their car before and after fueling
• never smoke at gas stations
• never remove the gas pump nozzle in the case of a fire and leave the immediate area

There have been numerous reports of cell phones causing gasoline pump fires, but testing -- including by the popular TV show MythBusters -- disproved this.

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Source: Philly.com
Static-sparked death raises gas-pump questions
By Peter Mucha
Inquirer Staff Writer
posted March 10, 2010