Product Defects
Injured by a defective product?
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…
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What is a Black Box Download?
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…
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Toyota recalls 20,000 vehicles for possible fuel leaks
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,…
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Eight auto makers issue recall for Takata exploding air bags
Takata exploding air bag recall Although air bags do a great job at helping save lives, when designed defectively they can cause severe injuries and possibly death. Eight major car makers have joined in a recall for vehicles that are equipped with air bags that could explode under certain circumstances. In 2013, Takata, a major…
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Victim of Medical Wrongdoing?
Victim of Medical Wrongdoing? How many hoops should you have to jump through to get justice? It’s a fair question that many people struggle with. The CEO of a Georgia medical services company suggested – in an opinion piece submitted to a GA newspaper – that to be sure that Georgians who have been harmed…
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Woman dies after tire blows out on I-75
Woman dies after tire blows out on I-75 This past weekend, a woman was killed after the tire on her Honda Accord blew out. Acworth resident, Richeany Meas was driving on I-75 southbound when her front tire blew out. Her car stopped in the second lane. A Jeep Wrangler struck the Honda from behind and…
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Driver Assisted Technologies: The Future Is Now
Driver Assisted Technologies: The Future Is Now Driver assisted technologies (“DAT”) are just that. They are technologies designed to assist the driver operate the car. They rely primarily on sensor technology to monitor the driver’s behavior, the car, and areas around the car. If a hazard inside or outside the car is detected, the DAT…
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The Danger of Escalators
The Danger of Escalators Although the number of escalators is significantly less than the number of elevators, there are still about 33,000 operating in the United States. While injuries can occur on both, they happen about 15 times more frequently on escalators. The most common types of injures are due to entrapment and falls. Falls…
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GM loses bid to dismiss Melton GM lawsuit in Georgia state court
GM loses bid to dismiss Melton GM lawsuit in Georgia state court On Saturday, Judge Kathryn Tanksley denied GM’s motion to dismiss the wrongful death and fraud lawsuit filed against General Motors (GM) by the Melton family in Georgia state court. The lawsuit, which has been described by the media as the “linchpin” of the…
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Exploding Fire Pots Result in Injuries and Death
The Dangers of Fire Pots Although fire pots may spruce up your patio, they are extremely dangerous. In 2011, numerous cases were reported of fire pots exploding causing the very potent and sticky fuel gel to cause severe burns and in some cases even death. That year 15 companies removed the product off their shelves.…
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