Wrongful Death
Portable Bed Handles Recalled After Deaths
Portable Bed Handles Recalled After Deaths Portable bed handles are being recalled due to risk of entrapment, strangulation and death by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Bed Handles Inc. along with the CPSC are re-announcing a voluntary recall of nearly 113,000 adult portable bed handles. The previous recall was issued May 2014. “If…
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Zip Line Safety and Risks
Zip Line Safety and Risks Zip lines are a great activity that can be used as a therapeutic method to overcome fears, but they can also be very dangerous. Zip lines have specific standards that should be upheld by operators and participants. Most zip line courses are maintained properly to ensure that all participants are…
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Protect Your Teen Drivers with the “5 to Drive” Campaign
Protect Your Teen Drivers with the “5 to Drive” Campaign The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is launching its “5 to Drive” campaign again this year for National Teen Driver Safety Week. The campaign works to encourage parents to talk to their teen drivers about rules for the road in hopes that teens will drive…
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Takata Air Bag Recall Potentially Expanding to 7 more Automakers
Takata Air Bag Recall Potentially Expanding to 7 more Automakers Seven more automakers could be facing large recalls due to the fact they use airbag inflators manufactured by Takata. As of this year, there have been nearly 23.4 million Takata airbag inflators recalled on 19.2 million vehicles in the United States due to the fact…
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Featured Case: Defective Vehicle Leads to Wrongful Death and Serious Injuries
Featured Case: Defective Vehicle Leads to Wrongful Death and Serious Injuries Our clients’ daughter purchased a used vehicle in March of 2012. Later that same year, their daughter was driving with her daughter in the back seat when the vehicle for unknown reasons veered left and proceeded into oncoming traffic. As a result, their daughter’s…
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Automakers Sued Over Keyless Ignition Dangers and Deaths
Automakers Sued Over Keyless Ignition Dangers and Deaths Deaths have mounted, but little has been done to solve the issue of the killer keyless ignition. Now, a New York law firm has taken action into their own hands and has filed a nationwide consumer class action lawsuit in Los Angeles federal court against 10 automakers…
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Traffic deaths rise making 2015 possibly the deadliest year since 2007
Traffic deaths rise making 2015 possibly the deadliest year since 2007 Traffic deaths have increased by 14 percent this year along with injuries which have increased by a third according to the National Safety Council. Recalls are not the only thing that have increased in the past two years. According to new data compiled by…
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Labor Day Warning: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Labor Day Warning: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Local law enforcement is partnering with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for a national crackdown campaign on drunk driving. For 20 days, the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign will be launched to help prevent and stop drunk driving as well as save…
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Auto Safety Technology Becomes Large Factor in Customer Satisfaction
Auto Safety Technology Becomes Large Factor in Customer Satisfaction A recent study revealed that as cars move towards becoming autonomous, consumers are valuing auto safety technology more and more in customer satisfaction. According to the J.D. Power’s annual “APEAL” survey, blind spot detection, parking assist and lane departure warnings are among the most popular safety…
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CPSC Launches Nation’s Largest Campaign to Prevent Injuries and Death from Tip-Overs
CPSC Launches Nation’s Largest Campaign to Prevent Injuries and Death from Tip-Overs The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) launched a national public education campaign this year to help bring awareness and prevent injuries and deaths from tip-overs. Tip-overs can occur as a result of large furniture and TVs not being anchored to the wall.…
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