Category Archives: Personal Injury
Dangerous Products in Homes
Your home is your castle, right! Keeping that castle safe for yourself, your loved ones, and well for friends and visitors, is job one! But there are probably hazards you’ve never even thought about lurking. There is a list of products that are associated with injuries, and you may be surprised at how many… Read More »
Nighttime Bicycling
A young mother was struck and killed by a Florida Highway Patrol officer when she crossed a roadway on her bike against the light. The officer was on his way to address a call when the bicycle, which had no lights on it, ran a red light and crossed US 41. The resulting fatality… Read More »
Cosmetics With Dangerous Chemicals
For years women have trusted cosmetic companies to help them achieve a more glamorous, or, in some cases, a more natural look. But the fact of the matter is, some of those products contain chemicals that the companies know are linked to cancer. L’Oreal One company whose brand has been built on the concept… Read More »
Watch Out for Kids!
A tragedy landed a young girl in the hospital after her own mother accidentally ran her over with the family SUV while dropping her off at school. After dropping items from her book bag under the vehicle, the 12-year-old got on her hands and knees to retrieve the items. Not realizing her daughter was… Read More »
Takata Airbags Still a Threat
Maybe you remember hearing about airbag recalls a decade or so ago. At that time, Takata was forced to recall millions of their airbags after they exploded and caused numerous injuries and deaths. Unfortunately, problems persist with Takata airbags, and some manufacturers are so concerned that they’ve issued Do Not Drive warnings for some… Read More »
Sideswipe Accidents
The crash was horrendous. As two vehicles headed into a curve on I-295, they collided, sending one vehicle to the left into the median, where it flipped over, causing only minor injuries. Tragically, the driver of the other vehicle veered to the right, where it rammed into the guardrail and then careened down the… Read More »
Unsecured Firearms Results in Tragedy for Kids
Children die from accidental shootings nearly every day in this country. It’s sometimes the result of goofy teens who are showing off or playing around; other times a naïve child is playing with a weapon whose power to harm or kill is not understood. Tragically, when kids get their hands on weapons, it’s generally… Read More »
Auto Product Liability
Buying a vehicle is one of the biggest purchases most people make, outside of their home. So it’s logical that people expect their cars and trucks to be safe, right! Even so, each year the number of recalls involving vehicle components, but they don’t usually come until after people—usually hundreds, or even thousands– have… Read More »
Escaping a Sinking Vehicle
Losing control of your vehicle, whether due to a collision or a vehicle malfunction, is absolutely terrifying. The terror must ramp up exponentially if that vehicle winds up in water. Watching the water rise outside your windows, what should you do? Knowing the answer to that question could save your life, especially here in… Read More »
Fatal Accidents
Fatal motor vehicle accidents: they impact so many people beyond those who die in the collision. Perhaps the most horrendous part of it all is that so many of these types of accidents are preventable, if only people would take more precautions on the road. Simply staying focused on the task at hand can… Read More »
