A recent study has reportedly found that the number of injuries suffered by children as a result of playing on inflatable bounce houses and similar structures is 15 times higher in 2010 than it was in 1995. The reason for the increase in child injury is simple: more children are playing on bounce houses today … Read More »
Taking Care of Your Tires
Posted On: December 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsKeeping up to date on car maintenance is important to staying safe on the road. An essential, but often neglected part of vehicle maintenance is taking care of your tires. The National Highway Transportation Safety Association notes that staying on top of tire care can improve your vehicle handling, help prevent breakdowns, and even improve … Read More »
Toyota Settles Class-Action Lawsuit for $1 Billion
Posted On: December 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Product LiabilityAfter lengthy negotiations, Toyota Motor Corp. has settled a class-action lawsuit with Toyota owners in the wake of safety issues between September 2009 and December 2010. The settlement, valued at over $1 billion, will be distributed in part via a $250 million pool for customers who have sold or turned in leased vehicles in the … Read More »
Make Passenger Vans Safer in Pennsylvania
Posted On: November 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsPassenger vans and transit vans are a common sight on roads around Pittsburgh and across the country. Schools, churches, and many community organizations use passenger vans for transportation, but very few people recognize the important differences between vans of this type and other vehicles. Passenger vans are particularly susceptible to rollover accidents, and special care … Read More »
Report: Caffeine in energy drinks causes injury, death
Posted On: November 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Product LiabilityIn a new report, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that it has received 13 reports of fatalities over the past four years that appear to be connected to the consumption of the energy drink 5-Hour Energy. This report is only the latest in what seems to be a series of complaints about … Read More »