Wrongful Death
Number of ER visits related to synthetic pot more than doubles
Number of ER visits related to synthetic pot more than doubles Synthetic pot, also known as “K2” or “Spice” has become a growing public health risk. The number of visits to the emergency room has more than doubled in the past few years in the United States. Although the drug is considered safe and legal…
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Driving safe in the rain: What you should know
Driving safe in the rain: What you should know Most drivers do not taking driving in the rain as seriously as they should, but wet-weather can cause serious car crashes resulting in injuries or death. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, there are nearly 707,00 car crashes due to rain, resulting in around 3,300…
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The Danger of Utility Trailers
The Danger of Utility Trailers One minute you’re driving down the highway without a care, and the next minute you have a runaway trailer coming full speed at your vehicle. It’s not something you expect every day, but according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there are over 400 people killed and 20,000…
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No Accident: Inside GM’s deadly ignition switch scandal – Atlanta Magazine
No Accident: Inside GM’s deadly ignition switch scandal Marietta attorney Lance Cooper was looking for answers behind a single crash. What he found led to a recall of 30 million vehicles. Over the years, as he’s represented victims and survivors of horrific car accidents, Cooper has come to believe that federal regulations can do only…
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Advanced Frontal Airbags: What you should know
Advanced Frontal Airbags: What you should know There has been a great deal of improvements in airbags since they came out in the 80’s. When airbags were first introduced to vehicles, they deployed the same way every time for every occupant. In some cases, airbags would cause serious injuries and sometimes death in small children,…
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What Baby Products to Avoid
What Baby Products to Avoid It can be easy to trust department stores and large brands to make high quality safe products, but not all products are safe. There have been many popular baby and childcare products that are unfortunately associated with injures and death. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that 40 percent…
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The Dangers of Letting Your Child Sleep In Car Seats
The Dangers of Letting Your Child Sleep In Car Seats While many parents put a great deal of trust in car seats to keep their child safe, there are some hidden dangers to letting your child fall asleep in them. Car seats for the most part do an excellent job at protecting children in the…
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How automakers plan to eliminate rear-end collisions
How automakers plan to eliminate rear-end collisions Rear-end collisions account for a third of all car crashes. After years of trying to figure out how to prevent these accidents, automakers have started implementing technology to help reduce the amount of rear-end collisions. Accidents cost Americans billions of dollars every year and lead to injuries and…
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Skippy Peanut Butter Recalled For Metal Shavings
Skippy Peanut Butter Recalled For Metal Shavings Hormel Food Sales is recalling 2,000 pounds of Skippy peanut butter due to some jars possibly containing metal shavings. The company decided to voluntarily recall 150 cases of peanut butter after metal shavings were found on an in-line magnet check during routine cleaning. The recall affects SKIPPY Reduced…
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NHTSA imposes $200 million civil penalty to Takata
NHTSA imposes $200 million civil penalty to Takata The Department of Transportation’s National Highway Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued two orders regarding Takata airbags in order to protect those driving on the roads. The orders impose a $200 million civil penalty to Takata for violation of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is the largest civil…
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