Archive for March 12, 2008

New Sentencing Guidelines Ease Punishment for Crack Offenders

New federal sentencing guidelines for crack offenses went into effect last week, potentially reducing the sentences of 19,500 inmates nationwide.

Automakers, Safety Advocates Collide Over SUV Roof Safety

The insurance industry is calling on federal auto-safety regulators to change SUV roof-crush standards after a new study Wednesday showed the change could save the lives of hundreds of rollover crash victims each year.

Traffic-Light Cameras Cause More Harm than Good, Study Says

A new study from the University of South Florida claims that cameras at red lights actually increase the number of accidents and crashes rather than improving motor safety.

Truck Safety in Nebraska Pays Off

The federal government is rewarding Nebraska for its steady decline in accidents involving large commercial trucks over the past five years.

Family Sues Ford for Negligence in Fatal Crash

A Staten Island family is suing Ford Motor Company for a crash that killed a Boy Scout leader and his 9-year-old grandson, an accident the family's lawyer said could have been prevented with a few safety-boosting devices.