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Defective Seat Belts: Seat Belt Adjustment & Vehicle Preservation
The seat belt defect series by HLM Partner Steve Lowry wraps up with a description of “geometry” cases and preserving your vehicle, as is, after a collision. In older cars that don’t allow seat belt adjustments for an individual’s size, the seat belt can catch on someone’s neck in a wreck, causing spinal cord and…
Read MoreDefective Seat Belts: Buckle Unlatching
Because of a latch design defect in some seat belts, the latches can unlock with little force, rendering the harness useless in a wreck. In this segment, HLM’s Steve Lowry explains the failure, called unintended unlatching. It is prone to occur in a side impact collision when an occupant’s hand, arm or hip hits the…
Read MoreDefective Seat Belts: Torsion Bar
The previous post in this series covered the dangerous effects of a seat belt spool out. In this segment, Steve Lowry explains another type of spool out, in which the seat belt loosens and can cause severe injuries. In the event of a collision, there is loosening of a taut seat belt intended to reduce…
Read MoreDefective Seat Belts: Spool Out
In this segment, HLM Partner Steve Lowry talks about one of several possible seat belt defects that cause or allow injuries in an accident. In a “spool out,” the seat belt stays latched but unwinds, allowing an occupant to move around in the vehicle or be ejected during a collision or rollover. Spool outs are linked…
Read MoreDefective Seat Belts: Signs of Seat Belt Use
It’s common knowledge that seat belts are intended to protect passengers from injury in a collision. However, a defective or poorly designed seat belt can cause serious injuries to a person in the event of a collision. The next several blog posts will feature HLM Partner, Stephen Lowry, who will explain what can cause these…
Read MoreDistracted Driving, Mayhem, and Self-Inflicted Liability
Eating. Fixing our hair. Taming the kids in the back seat. Conference calls. Texting your boss to answer a question. People’s vehicles have long been extensions of their dining rooms, offices, and bathrooms. Technology increases our ability to stay on the go more than ever because we are better able to do more at once.…
Read MoreOpioid Addicts Find a New High from Anti-Diarrhea Drug
Addicts seeking a high when they cannot get the pill, drink or powder they crave are notorious for their creativity. A recent example came to light in the opioid abuse epidemic – intentional overdosing on anti-diarrhea medicine. Loperamide, the generic form of Imodium, can mask withdrawal symptoms for oxycodone and other opioid-like painkillers if taken…
Read MoreHighway Deaths a Reminder That Defensive Driving is Best
Summertime means fun road trips! Who in America hasn’t taken to the highways for an adventure to some far away place? But, unfortunately, the heated highways, holidays and driver demographics lead federal safety officials, insurers and the American Automotive Association (AAA) to call it the deadliest season for motorists. As a sad example of this…
Read MoreWhat to Look for When Buying a Safe Vehicle
A note to readers: The following information is meant to be a neutral guide to buying safe vehicles. Harris Lowry Manton makes no recommendations about any particular vehicle. Most vehicle owners today count safety as one of the top factors in buying cars, trucks and minivans. There is a wealth of information about cars, components…
Read MoreHarris Lowry Manton Offers Safety Tips After Jeep Gear Shift Hits News Again
In April we posted news that Chrysler (FCA US) recalled 1.1 million Jeep Grand Cherokees, Dodge Chargers and Chrysler 300s. The sleek-looking gear shift design prior to 2016 has led drivers to believe their vehicles are in park when they aren’t. As of April 12, 2016, FCA US had identified approximately 700 field reports potentially…
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