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Archive: 2015
Buying a New Car - Buyer Beware
April 10, 2015 | Category: Defective Products2014 set a record for the number of vehicle recalls around the globe. Automotive manufacturers in the United States issued more than 550 recalls for over 52 million vehicles, according to the Associated Press. This means that one out of every five vehicles currently on U.S. roads has been the subject of a recall. One would expect that when buying a new vehicle, the vehicle would not leave the dealer's parking lot or showroom with unrepaired safety recall issues. But that is not always the case.
Youth Sporting Injuries - Can Someone Be Held Liable?
April 8, 2015 | Category: Brain InjuriesSporting injuries happen every day to youth during games and during practice - skinned knees, bruised arms/legs, broken bones. They are all part of the game, right? Well, not necessarily. It may be possible to hold certain parties liable depending on the incident.
Truck Crash Avoidance Technology Urged
April 6, 2015 | Category: Truck AccidentsSafety advocates have urged the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to require crash avoidance technology on all new trucks and buses weighing 10 thousand pounds or more GVW (gross vehicle weight).
The Consequences of Distracted Driving
April 3, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsChelsey Murphy, 19, and her unborn child were killed March 9, 2010, when a teen driver struck her as she was crossing an intersection near her home in Naples, Florida. The teen driver was talking on his cell phone. Watch Chelsey's story. Distraction.gov, a U.S. government website devoted to distracted driving, puts a very sobering 'Face' to those whose lives were either lost, or affected, by distracted drivers. Chelsey Murphy is one of those faces.
Millions of Keurig MINI Plus Brewers Recalled: What You Need to Know
April 2, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsIn December 2014, Keurig Green Mountain Inc. (Keurig) announced it was recalling over 7 million MINI Plus brewers made between December of 2009 and July 2014. The affected brewers have the model number “K10” and serial numbers that start with 31. Apparently, the company had received hundreds of reports stating that hot liquid was escaping from the brewer during use, which led to some consumers suffering burn-related injuries.
Alcohol Awareness Month - April 2015
April 1, 2015 | Category: DUI AccidentsAn important part of the NCADD's Alcohol Awareness Month is Alcohol-Free Weekend (April 3 to April 5, 2015). This is designated to raise the public's awareness about the use of alcohol and how it may be affecting individuals, family, and the community. During this period of seventy-two hours, the NCADD would like all Americans whether they are young or old to not only participate in this alcohol-free weekend, but to take this time to contact alcoholism agencies to learn more about alcoholism and...
The Extent of Your Personal Injuries Can Affect the Value of Your Case
March 31, 2015 | Category: Wrongful DeathFt. Myers personal injury lawyers, like Randall Spivey, are often asked to evaluate the value of their clients’ personal injury cases. Mr. Spivey has handled a variety of cases that have ended in favorable outcomes; however, the value of a case will not be exactly the same for every individual, even if the facts are somewhat similar in nature.
Are Your Floors Made With Formaldehyde?
March 30, 2015 | Category: Slip and Fall Accidents, Wrongful DeathOn March 2, 2015, 60 Minutes reporter Anderson Cooper covered the story of the high levels of formaldehyde in Chinese-made laminate flooring sold by Lumber Liquidators. Undercover investigators for 60 Minutes found that three Chinese manufacturers had excessive formaldehyde in the glue which binds the wood particles which make up the core of the laminate boards. Mr. Cooper reported that 100 million square feet of laminate flooring is installed in U.S. homes every year.
DUI Prevention: MADD Gives Florida 4 Out of 5 Stars
March 26, 2015 | Category: DUI AccidentsIn the recent Mothers Against Drunk Driving 2015 Report to the Nation that looked at each state’s drunk driving prevention efforts, Florida was given four out of five stars. MADD notes that while the state has been given a high rating, it still wants lawmakers to do even more to put an end to drunk driving. Specifically, the organization wants ignition interlocks to be required for all convicted drunk drivers.
Auto & SUV Fires - Dangerous and Costly
March 25, 2015 | Category: Automobile AccidentsOn Monday, March 2, 2015 four members of one Arkansas family died as the result of a vehicle fire following an accident in the Jacksonville, Florida area. The Florida Highway Patrol is still investigating the accident, but it is reported that the SUV carrying the four people was slowing down when a tractor-trailer rear-ended it. Another vehicle crashed into the tractor-trailer. The SUV caught fire.