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218,000 Daimler Trucks Affected by Brake Recall

Daimler Truck North America just issued a massive recall affecting an estimated 218,147 trucks due to brake issues. The recall involves certain Freightliner and Western Star models. According to a safety recall report done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, chemical corrosion could lessen the functionality of the trucks’…

Crashes in the Texas Energy Sector

Texas is a hub for the oil and gas industry as well as energy production, with these industries bringing increased traffic and trucks to the surrounding areas. Data from the Texas Department of Transportation reports that in 2020, close to 70,000 crashes occurred in Texas’ energy sector, composed of the…

Who is Responsible When an Autonomous Vehicle Crashes

Self-driving vehicles are becoming a new reality. There are thousands of autonomous vehicles on American roads, and experts estimate the technology is going to continue to skyrocket. That said, a study done by AAA in 2020 found that an autonomous vehicle equipped with active driving assistance systems experienced an issue every…

Paraquat and Parkinson's Disease

Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative disorder that occurs when the neurons in the part of the brain that controls movement begin to die, impairing the person’s ability to move. It’s estimated that 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease each year, with the average age of onset being 60. In…