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2012 Ford Focus Steering Tops List of Vehicle Issues By Cindy Galli For the second time the 2012 Ford Focus tops an auto safety watch list amid complaints and reports of injury surrounding the vehicle’s steering. The Vehicle Watch List, released by the non-profit auto safety group The Safety Institute, is a quarterly-compiled early warning…

Atlanta and Marietta listed in top 10 deadliest cities for pedestrians If you lived in one of the deadliest cities for pedestrians, would you take a chance by walking to your destination? A recent study by the National Complete Streets Coalition (NCSC), released the Top 10 Deadliest Cities for Pedestrians. The study compared total pedestrian…

News Release The Safety Institute Announces Quarterly Vehicle Safety Watch List: Tracking Top 15 Potential Vehicle Defects Thursday October 2, 2014 Today, The Safety Institute is releasing the latest report from its quarterly Vehicle Safety Watch List. Steering problems in the 2012 Ford Focus again top the second quarterly Watch List. (See first quarterly Watch List). Other notable potential…

What to bring to a consultation If you have been injured it can be very difficult to wrap your mind around all the details of a potential personal injury case. Although the first step is to set up an appointment with an attorney, it is very important to come prepared so that the attorney can…

Shopping Cart Injuries  Transporting your kid around the grocery story may be more dangerous than expected. A new study in Clinical Pediatrics reveals that around 24,000 children under the age of 15 are sent to the hospital every year due to shopping cart injuries. That is not the only worrisome fact that was revealed. Apparently,…

What you should know when hiring an attorney Under what circumstances should you hire an attorney? Personal injury laws vary by state and individual situations. Having correct knowledge of these laws is imperative. If you have been injured in a car wreck that was not your fault, hiring a personal injury attorney can help you…

Injured in a hit-and-run? What next? Being in a hit-and-run accident can be extremely overwhelming and can cause people to act abruptly as a result of stress. Having an action plan and staying calm can make a world of difference. Here are a few tips on what to do after a hit-and-run accident: Call 911.…

Siemens recalls fire alarm base that could cause injury Siemens is recalling the SBGA-34 Audible Fire Alarm Base due to a defect that could cause the product to fail to sound alarm in case of emergency. The defect could cause personal injury and property damage. No injuries have been reported to the company. The defect…

Injured by a defective product? Defective products can be very dangerous and can often times cause injuries or even wrongful death. In order for a product to be defective it must be either defectively designed, defectively made, or there must be a failure to warn of the dangers associated with the product’s normal use. In…

What is a Black Box Download? With the recent GM crisis, you may have heard the term “Black Box Download” thrown around and not known what it meant. A black box is used in newer car models as an event data recorder. Car manufacturers usually use the “black box” to assess their vehicles, but it…

Plastic Beads Are Being Removed from Toothpaste The tiny little beads found in your favorite toothpaste are in the process of being removed. Although they are approved by regulators, dentists have become vocal on how the beads could cause dental hygiene problems. Polyethylene plastic beads became very popular in hygiene products a few years ago.…

Toyota recalls 20,000 vehicles for possible fuel leaks Toyota is recalling about 20,000 vehicles worldwide for possible fuel leaks. The majority of the recalled vehicles, but some were shipped to other countries. The defect is found in models with a 2GR-FE engine. The recall affects 2015 Lexus RX and 2014 models of the Avalon, Camry,…