March 31, 2017 Rise in Car Accident Fatalities Over 40,000 traffic deaths were reported in 2016, which is the highest number reported in the past ten years. Warmer climate, better road conditions, and cheaper fuel prices have led to an increase in the number of vehicles on the road, which in turn has raised the risk for car accidents. Despite the ongoing information … Read More »
March 30, 2017 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers: Spinal Cord Injury A spinal cord injury can be devastating and result in life-long disability. Paralysis, debilitating nerve pain, cognitive deficits, and mobility issues are common when the spinal cord is damaged. Victims of spinal cord injuries are often unable to work or live independently. A new study conducted by the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is … Read More »
March 22, 2017 How Stress Can Cause Heart Attacks and Strokes A new study has shown that when the fear center of the brain is more active, the chances of having a heart attack or stroke increases. The research indicates that stress is not only emotionally upsetting, but can directly affect a person’s chances of suffering a traumatic health event. Stress is generally understood as a … Read More »
March 19, 2017 Philadelphia Products Liability Lawyers: New Federal Consumer Safety Rule on Infant Sling Carriers A new federal safety standard has been implemented by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to limit injuries to infants when they are held or carried in sling carriers. This standard came about as a consequence of 67 injuries and 17 infant fatalities that have occurred. The CPSC is quick to pay heed … Read More »
March 18, 2017 Philadelphia Products Liability Lawyers: Vehicles with Smart Key Ignitions Pose Risk of Unintentional Carbon Monoxide Poisoning and Death For years the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has claimed that it would conduct research and introduce new rules and regulations for keyless vehicle ignitions, or smart keys. Since their introduction, smart keys have posed several dangers to consumers, including vehicle rollaways and, more recently, unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning resulting in death when a … Read More »
March 18, 2017 Philadelphia Products Liability Lawyers: Trek Bicycles Recalled due to Falling Hazard Trek, a bicycle manufacturing company, has recalled all models it produced between 1999 and 2015 due to a serious fall hazard posed to consumers. The recall applies to all Trek models that come equipped with front disc brakes. A defective, open quick release lever that is located on the front wheel hub causes the fall … Read More »
March 16, 2017 Britax Stroller Recall The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has posted a recall of Britax strollers, pulling 676,000 off the market. The recall is due to a damaged receiver mount, which allows for the car seat to disengage, posing a fall hazard to infants. Many children have been injured during use of the Britax stroller. The … Read More »
March 16, 2017 High Risk Driving Activities Poll The National Safety Council (NSC) recently published a survey conducted by the Toluna Group. The survey was on high-risk driving activities and polled over 2,000 people on their driving actions and behaviors. Over four-fifths of the responders said they had safety concerns while behind the wheel, but the results show that a large amount of … Read More »
March 11, 2017 Philadelphia Product Liability Lawyers Discuss Types of Auto Defects Drivers face a number of hazards on the road, from inclement weather, to unpredictable road conditions, to other vehicles. If their car contains a defective part, however, the car itself can become the biggest danger to a driver. Whether it is caused by a flawed design, manufacturing error, or simply a failure to operate properly, … Read More »
