Product Defects
Melton Family Charges GM with Fraud; Asks for Sanctions
Melton Family Charges GM with Fraud; Asks for Sanctions Safety Research and Strategies, Inc. Sean Kane The parents of Brooke Melton, who died in March 2010 crash caused by a well-known ignition switch defect, returned to a Georgia state court, charging General Motors with fraudulent concealment and perjury in the civil liability case that was…
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Cheaper brand name sunscreens protect better than expensive brands
Is name brand sunscreen really better? Most people would consider the most expensive sunblock to be better at blocking UVA and UVB rays, but Consumer Reports annual sun survey showed quite the opposite. They tested 12 sunscreen lotions and sprays to measure their effectiveness in sun protection. Out of the 12, six rated “very good” overall. Three…
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Press Release – Beasley Allen joining with The Cooper Firm on GM products liability claims
News Release Beasley Allen joining with The Cooper Firm on GM products liability claims May 5, 2014 Beasley Allen law firm will work with The Cooper Firm, based in Atlanta, Ga., to handle products liability claims related to General Motors (GM) vehicles with defective ignition switches MONTGOMERY, ALA. (May 5, 2014) – Montgomery, Ala.-based law…
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The App You Need Most to Drive Safe – The SaferCar App
SaferCar App Keeping up with vehicle safety can be time consuming and overwhelming, but there is a new app to help aid consumers. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an app called SaferCar which helps provide consumers with safety information for driving and vehicles. The app enables its users to see recalls…
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The Safety Institute Launches Vehicle Safety Watch List Analytics
Vehicle Safety Watch List Analytics The Safety Institute announced today that it is launching the Vehicle Safety Watch List Analytics and NHTSA Enforcement Monitoring Program. Sponsored by Lance Cooper, of the Cooper Firm in Marietta, Ga., in memory of Brooke Melton, who died in a 2010 crash caused by the sudden failure of the ignition in her 2005 Chevy…
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The GM Hearings – Our Take
Sean Kane – Safety Research and Strategies Inc. Missouri Senator Claire McCaskill opened the second day of hearings into the General Motors ignition switch defect and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s response to the issue by forging the strongest ties yet between the revelations that GM had hidden the defect for years and the…
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What to do after a car accident
What to do after a car accident? Driving is probably the most dangerous thing most of us will ever do. Although you do your best to drive responsibly and defensively, it is still smart to know what to do just in case you end up in a car accident. It can be pretty difficult to remember…
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The Issue Behind the Not So “Smart Key”
Dangers of Smart keys The new fancy addition to new vehicles is now posing a threat to its drivers. The keyless entry vehicles with smart key technology are making it difficult for drivers to know whether their vehicle is shut off or not. In 2010, a 29-year-old woman, Chastity Glisson, died in house from carbon monoxide poisoning.…
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Keyless Ignition Linked to Carbon Monoxide Deaths
Killer Keyless Ignition The new fancy addition to new vehicles is now posing a threat to its drivers. The keyless entry vehicles with smart key technology are making it difficult for drivers to know whether their vehicle is shut off or not. The key fob is a small transmitter that communicates with the vehicle’s computer.…
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That GM Loaner May Not be Safer
Sean Kane – Safety Research and Strategies Inc. Last week, General Motors attempted to pour oil on its troubled waters with an offer of free loaner cars for consumers awaiting a fix for the wandering ignition defect that is linked to at least 13 deaths. But, Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety (CARS) says that a loaner…
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Partner With The Cooper Firm
