Samsung has electively recalled one million phones now due to a serious fire and burn hazard. The recall affects all Samsung Galaxy Note 7 phones that were purchased before September 15, 2016. There have been 92 reports of batteries overheating in the Samsung phones. Of that 92, 26 of those reports involved individuals who sustained … Read More »
Pittsburg driver implicated in fatal drunk driving crash
Posted On: September 12, 2016 | Categorized as: Car AccidentsAre self-driving cars equipped with computers, sensors and GPS really the best answer to driver negligence? The answer may be open to debate, but recent motor vehicle crash data provides a sobering perspective: human error is a causal factor in around 90 percent of traffic accidents. On U.S. roads last year, there were 35,000 fatalities. … Read More »
Fatal Fayette County Accident
Posted On: September 12, 2016 | Categorized as: Car AccidentsA fatal car accident occurred in Fayette County when a vehicle crossed over the center line. Police believe speeding to be a contributing factor. The accident occurred late on September 3rd, when the driver of a vehicle traveling at high speeds lost control on Connellsville Street in North Union. Police reported that the driver … Read More »
A product defect is not always a slam-dunk in an accident lawsuit
Posted On: September 6, 2016 | Categorized as: Product LiabilityA recent verdict in favor of General Motor Co. serves as an important reminder that a car accident lawsuit still requires the plaintiff, or crash victim, to meet his or her burden of proof. In a civil trial alleging negligence, that means that the victim must present evidence that persuades the jury by a preponderance … Read More »
Uptick in fatal traffic crashes could mean a dangerous Labor Day
Posted On: September 6, 2016 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsWith the approaching Labor Day holiday, a recently issued traffic warning by the National Safety Council should be heeded. Specifically, the council warns that the coming three-day holiday weekend might result in the most fatal crashes since 2008. Given the increasing safety features of cars, such as antilock brakes, driver and passenger airbags, blind spot … Read More »
