As we have reported recently in our blog, more than 14 million vehicles have been recalled worldwide due to defective airbags manufactured by Takata. The airbag recall affects BMW, Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubshi, Nissan, Subaru and Toyota vehicles. To see if your vehicle is under the recall, visit the safercar.gov website to…
If you are going out tonight to celebrate Thanksgiving, make sure you have a designated driver. The decision to drink and drive could very well lead to your death or the death of other people on the road. Last year, USA Today had an interesting article about Thanksgiving eve vehicle accidents, saying numbers tend to…
Remember, if you or your loved one suffers an injury on the job, you have a right to have the workplace accident investigated by an attorney. Workplace injuries can occur from vehicle accidents, explosions, defective products, exposure to toxic chemicals, a lack of safety equipment, slip and falls and co-worker violence. These issues can result…
Unfortunately, Florida leads the nation in car accident drowning deaths. If you are ever involved in a vehicle accident that exposes you to water, you should remain calm and try to exit your automobile as quickly as possible. Having an object in your vehicle that can break a window as it is taking on water…
If you suffered injuries because of a defective hip implant, you need to continue reading, because there was a massive settlement recently. According to Bloomberg, Stryker has announced a $1 billion settlement to resolve injury lawsuits relating to its recalled Rejuvenate and ABG II hip implant devices. The devices were recalled in 2012 after victims…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has pulled together data for 2012 on driver license status in fatal car accidents. Below are some of its key findings: 19 percent of fatalities involved drivers with invalid licenses. 13 percent of all drivers involved in fatal accidents had invalid licenses. Motorcyclists involved in fatal crashes were…
Using a cell phone while driving is one of many types of driver distractions. Cell phone use is the most common distraction, but there are other activities: Interacting with a passenger Talking on a cell phone Holding an object other than a cell phone Talking, singing and/or dancing alone Holding a cell phone Smoking Adjusting…
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recently issued safety recommendations to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). It said that current bans on using hand-held phones for truck drivers do not go far enough. In fact, it suggested truckers should not be allowed to use hands-free phones while driving, because simply talking on the…
About 7.8 million vehicles are under a recall for dangerous defective airbags. This defect can result in serious injury or death for front seat passengers, because the airbags can eject metal shards at a person during deployment. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a consumer advisory in late October, urging car owners to…
Halloween has once again arrived! Many children will be taking part in the festivities and parents will be busy watching after them. Why Should You Buy Flame Resistant Costumes? The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has some safety tips for all trick-or-treaters this evening: Treats: Tell children not to eat any of the candy…
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires all trucking companies to maintain detailed records of every commercial motor vehicle (CMV) that they own and operate. These companies must maintain the following records for more than 30 days: Identifying information: Company number Make and model of the vehicle Serial number Year of the vehicle Tire…
In late September, a man stole a Hillsborough County Fire Rescue pickup truck and caused a seven-vehicle crash on Interstate 275. Sadly, according to The Tampa Tribune, the man was attempting to commit suicide by stealing the truck and driving against traffic on the interstate. Fortunately, Tampa officers and Hillborough County Sheriff’s deputies were able…
