NHTSA on the Rising Cost of Car Accidents
It’s no secret that car accident rates have risen rapidly in nearly every region of the United States over the last few years. Now a groundbreaking new study from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is shedding light on precisely what those crashes are costing society on an economic level. The Killino Firm’s Auto Accident […]
Harley-Davidson Ignition Switch Recall
On August 1, 2014, the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) announced that Harley-Davidson will be recalling motorcycles around the world for the same type of ignition-switch defects that have prompted recalls by GM, Chrysler, and Volkswagen. A total of 4,500 bikes will be recalled, worldwide, including more than 3,300 from the United States. According […]
Man Involved in Fatal Motorcycle Crash Stands Trial
Jon P. Heaney stood before a jury on Monday charged with vehicular homicide for crashing into five bikers last year in Maine. A group of motorcycles was being driven south of East Bangor, Maine on July 1, 2011 when Heaney came around a curve in his Dodge Ram, careening into the group and killing two. […]
Bridgestone Motorcycle Tires Recalled
The National Highway Traffic Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall of Bridgestone Exedra G850 G motorcycle tires due to a potential safety hazard. According to the report issued by NHTSA, Bridgestone Americas Tire Operation (BATO) recalled the tires after discovering a defect in the tire could potentially lead to motorcycle accidents. Motorcyclists are far more likely […]