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In May of this year the Department of Transportation expanded their recall of Takata airbag inflators to include an additional estimated 35-40 million inflators. This was on top of 28.8 million Takata inflators already under recall. News of the recall has likely sparked a number of questions in the minds of many consumers, as well as car owners who have been directly affected by the Takata recall.

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Every motorist’s worst nightmare is driving along the road and suddenly experiencing a blow-out, especially when traveling at high speeds. When blowouts happen, drivers lose control of their vehicles. Should this happen when there are multiple vehicles in the area, the single blow-out can result in a major multi-vehicle accident.  

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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has released some shocking statistics relating to distracted driving.

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According to Auto Rental News, there were some 900 auto recalls issued in 2015. This equates to 2.5 per day. These recalls affected more than 100 million vehicles. There may be a smaller percentage of the recalls affecting rental fleets, but because of the sheer frequency and the volume of models which are affected, there is a demonstrated risk to fleet management and customer service issues that all rental companies face.

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Although they may not typically be thought of as dramatic weather hazards, dense fog and smoke events are. They both impair a driver's visibility, can lead to reduced roadway speeds, speed variabilities and increased risks of crashing.

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The National Institute of Drug Abuse reported on a nationwide study of fatal crashes which was conducted in 2013. This study showed that 46.5 percent of drivers who tested positive for drugs had used a prescription drug, 36.9 percent had used marijuana, and 9.8 percent had used cocaine.  

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According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Highway Loss Data Institute, late-model automobiles are generally safer than their older counterparts. In fact, the IIHS’ latest fatality rates indicate that an individual’s chances of dying in a collision in a newer vehicle have declined. For instance, there were over 7,000 fewer deaths in 2012 as a result of safety and design improvements to automobiles, and nine models actually have a zero death rate.

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According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAA), aggressive driving and road rage is on the rise. “At least 1,500 people are injured or killed each year because of senseless traffic disputes.” 

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When traveling on area roadways, it is possible to encounter a variety of vehicles ranging from small personal automobiles to large commercial vehicles and big rigs. Given the crowded roadways, the chances of being involved in an automobile accident are greatly increased. Many people may have an understanding of the legal issues surrounding collisions with others in personal vehicles; however, some may not know who to hold responsible if the accident involves a company vehicle.

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According to ISHN (Industrial Safety and Hygiene News), drivers use brakes almost one million times a year, and usually there is no problem. However, every year, approximately 16,000 preventable pedal error crashes occur.  

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