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Car accident claims: what to do next
Between March and July 2026, NHTSA opened a series of investigations covering automated driving system performance in low-visibility conditions, fuel smell and power loss, ABS warning lights, steering knuckle fractures, rear toe link separation, and inadvertent airbag deployment, among other issues.
Source: nhtsa.gov
Paraquat claim: what to ask and what to do
EPA's ECHO enforcement database lists a new case, No. 09-2026-4091, against AMVAC tied to a CAFO (concentrated animal feeding operation) matter, with a federal penalty of $541,110. AMVAC is a manufacturer associated with paraquat products.
Source: echo.epa.gov
Truck crash claim: what can I do?
Between April and July 2026, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened four separate investigations into truck components, covering a lower lateral link detachment issue, an ABS malfunction indicator lamp problem, front steering knuckle fractures, and a rear toe link separation concern.
Source: nhtsa.gov
Car accident claims: what to do next
NHTSA opened a new investigation on July 29, 2026 into reports of lower lateral link detachment. This followed a string of other investigations opened by NHTSA since March 2026, covering issues such as inadvertent air bag deployment, carry handle separation, fuel smell and loss of motive power, ABS malfunction lamp illumination, front steering knuckle fractures, and rear toe link separation.
Source: nhtsa.gov
GLP-1 drugs, sight loss and possible claims
The Federal Trade Commission filed suit against Hims & Hers Health, alleging the telehealth company shared consumer health data with Meta and Snap and engaged in problematic billing and subscription cancellation practices, according to CNBC. Company shares fell 10% following the news.
Source: cnbc.com
Truck crash claim: what can I do?
NHTSA opened an investigation on July 29, 2026 into reports of lower lateral link detachment in trucks. This follows two earlier 2026 investigations: a rear toe link that may separate (opened May 26, 2026) and front steering knuckle fractures (opened April 24, 2026).
Source: nhtsa.gov
Truck crash claim: what can I do?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation on May 26, 2026, into reports that a rear toe link component may separate. The investigation summary does not yet identify the specific manufacturer, model, or number of vehicles involved.
Source: nhtsa.gov
Car accident claims: what to do next
Between March and July 2026, NHTSA opened multiple new investigations, including probes into inadvertent air bag deployment (opened July 13, 2026) and carry handle separation (opened July 6, 2026). Earlier in the year, NHTSA also opened investigations into automated driving system collisions in reduced visibility, steering knuckle fractures, rear toe link separation, ABS warning light issues, fuel smell with power loss, all-wheel drive problems, and rental of vehicles with open recalls.
Source: nhtsa.gov
Car accident claims: what to do next
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opened an investigation on March 18, 2026 into FSD-related collisions occurring in reduced roadway visibility conditions. Between March and July 2026, NHTSA also opened separate investigations covering all-wheel drive systems, fuel smell and loss of motive power, ABS malfunction indicator lamps, front steering knuckle fractures, rear toe link separation, carry handle separation, inadvertent air bag deployment, automated driving system conflict avoidance, and rental of vehicles with open recalls.
Source: nhtsa.gov
Car accident claims: what to do next
NHTSA opened an investigation on March 18, 2026, into crashes involving Full Self-Driving (FSD) systems occurring in reduced roadway visibility conditions. The agency also opened related investigations in 2026 covering automated driving system conflict avoidance, steering and suspension components, and air bag deployment issues.
Source: nhtsa.gov
Truck crash claim: what can I do?
According to NHTSA, the agency opened an investigation on May 26, 2026, titled 'Rear Toe Link May Separate.' The signal did not specify the affected component, vehicle make, or model.
Source: nhtsa.gov
Car accident claims: what to do next
Between March and July 2026, NHTSA opened multiple investigations covering issues such as all-wheel-drive allegations, FSD collisions in low-visibility conditions, fuel smell with loss of motive power, ABS warning lamp illumination, front steering knuckle fractures, automated driving system conflict avoidance, rear toe link separation, and inadvertent airbag deployment.
Source: nhtsa.gov