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Often, our home is where we feel the safest. But, an accident can happen anywhere – even within our own homes.

Pradaxa is used to prevent strokes in patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation, a heart-rhythm disorder. It was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) in 2010.

According to the National Safety Council, 21% of 2012 crashes (or 1.2 million) involved talking on handheld or hands-free cell phones. The non-profit advocates that “hands-free is not risk-free” and as such, plans to recognize this upcoming April 2014 as Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

Each year the US Coast Guard releases a study on recreational boating statistics for registrations, accidents, deaths and injuries.

As part of a new Hours of Service Rule published in December, 2011 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), truck drivers are now required to have at least two nighttime periods in their 34-hour break to “restart” their hours of service week.

On Monday, March 3, Apple unveiled its new “CarPlay” system at the International Geneva Auto Show in Switzerland.

As reported by Reuters, New York Federal Prosecutors are investigating whether GM – the nation’s largest automaker – may be criminally responsible for failing to disclose model defects prior to the recall initiated last month.

Last month, General Motors recalled the 2007 Pontiac G5 and Chevrolet Cobalts manufactured from 2005-2007 due to faulty ignition switches – which according to the New York Times caused these models to shut off in cases of “a heavy key ring or a ‘jarring event’ such as running off the road.”

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has required truck drivers to submit to drug and alcohol testing for almost two decades now.

According to Chicago-based group Kids in Danger (KID), only 10% recalled children’s products were ever fixed or destroyed after the recall in 2012.

In light of the rash of severe weather conditions the country has been experiencing, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and many states have waived hours of service requirements for truck drivers carrying certain freight, including propane, de-icing materials, food, medicine, water and some livestock.

What is V-2-V communication? Vehicle-to-vehicle communication. That’s right, your car will be “talking” to the cars all around it in an effort to avoid crashes and alert drivers of issues.