Personal Injury
Consumer Reports Suggest Buying Cars with Advanced Safety Systems
Consumer Reports Suggest Buying Cars with Advanced Safety Systems Consumer Reports is urging consumers to consider vehicles with active safety systems whenever purchasing a new vehicle. Automakers have recently developed several advanced technology systems to help drivers avoid accidents. Initially, these systems were only offered by a few select automakers and usually on vehicles with…
Read MoreBuy Your Child A Convertible Right Now, A Convertible Car Seat That is
Buy Your Child A Convertible Right Now, A Convertible Car Seat That is No, we are not talking about convertible-top cars and that beloved T-Bird, although there may come a time when your teen really really wants one (and lets you know several times an hour). Rather, we are talking about convertible car seats, and…
Read MoreShare the Road: Don’t get distracted
Share the Road: Don’t get distracted Both drivers and cyclists need to practice good safety habits in order to save lives. Bicyclist fatalities have increased 19 percent from 2010 to 2013. In fact, in 2013 there were 743 bicyclist killed and additional 48,000 injured in car crashes. Due to the fact drivers are more distracted…
Read MoreCarbon Fiber Bikes and the Hidden Dangers
Carbon Fiber Bikes and the Hidden Dangers Bicycling is one of the most popular outdoor activities in America. For some it is a great form of exercise and for others it is a great method and means for transportation. Due to the popularity of cycling, bicycles have become advanced, lighter and come with innovative parts.…
Read MoreEvenflo recalls 56,000 car seats
Evenflo recalls 56,000 car seats Evenflo is recalling around 56,000 car seats due to a safety concern with the harness of one of its products. After consumer complaints, The Transitions 3-in-1 Combination Booster Seat was found to give children access to the Central Front Adjuster (CFA) when used in the forward-facing harnessed booster mode. This…
Read MoreGovernment threatens to seize or recall hoverboards due to fire risk
Government threatens to seize or recall hoverboards due to fire risk According to the U.S. government, no hoverboard is safe. After its investigation, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that any device that did not meet the newly-released safety standards by UL, previously known as Underwriters Laboratories, will be subject to detention, seizure or…
Read MoreWhat to do when you are injured while shopping
What to do when you are injured while shopping Although most people do not consider the possibility getting injured when going to a store, there are cases of people being injured while shopping. If you were injured at a retail facility due to negligence of the store or of another person, you could have a…
Read MoreOven Doors Continue to Explode, Still no action has been taken
Oven Doors Continue to Explode, Still no action has been taken Defective products already pose a risk to consumers, but when the company at fault fails to take action, consumers are left in a very dangerous and stressful position. The Safety Institute reported that it has found 35 reports of the Kenmore ovens shattering from…
Read MoreHow to choose the right attorney
How to choose the right attorney If you have been injured in an accident, you may be considering hiring an attorney to help you pursue your potential claim. Dealing with injuries, treatment, and insurance companies can be very overwhelming, but hiring an attorney doesn’t have to be. Whether you are looking for attorney on the…
Read MoreHow dangerous are Aging Tires?
The Danger of Aging Tires Even though the tire industry still spends thousands of dollars to defeat legislation that would require tires be inspected on the basis of age, there is plenty of evidence that proves the danger of tire aging. During the investigation that lead to the death of actor Paul Walker, the California…
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