Although lauded for their environmental benefits, The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported that “mini-cars” do a poor job of protecting their occupants. In fact, research shows that the chance of a fatality in collisions with mid-size vehicles is almost double that of larger vehicles, and that number is tripled in single “mini-car” crashes. Although mini-cars therefore may be more environmentally friendly than other vehicles, tension exists between being safe and being “green”. It’s not easy being green……
Honda Recalls Several Hundred Thousand Vehicles
December 2, 2011
As a Western New York and Buffalo product and personal injury attorney I am concerned when products must be recalled. The latest involves airbags for Honda vehicles. Honda announced today that they are recalling almost a million vehicles due to airbag issues. Exploding airbags are putting riders in