Although many car accidents are attributed to negligence, impaired and distracted driving, or even poor weather conditions, dozens of collisions are caused by defective vehicles. When design flaws go unchecked, or lax manufacturing protocols cause defects, the potential for serious injury and death increases. Voluntary recalls are one method that auto manufacturers employ to rectify defective or dangerous parts. According …
Warnings sought in NJ paint stores to help prevent kids from eating lead chips
A New Jersey lawmaker wants the state to do more to prevent children from being poisoned by chips or dust from lead-based paint. A bill sponsored by Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg would require stores that sell paint to post a sign warning that the improper removal of old paint in homes built before 1978 could result in lead poisoning. …