2013

Additional hybrid and electric vehicles are seen along the highway every year.  Regular automobiles are getting better gas mileage than ever.  The newest vehicles on the road are equipped with safety systems that do such science fiction-seeming things as hit the brakes to avoid a crash or alert the driver when he or she is… read more

Much ink has been expended detailing the assumed difficulties of enforcing texting and driving laws when cellphone usage is still a legal offense.  A news station in Charlotte, North Carolina noticed this trend and sought to get to the bottom of it.  More importantly, though, their investigation has apparently opened the eyes of one lawmaker,… read more

We’re far removed from Christmas, and worrying about decor used in the lead-up to the holiday could thus be the furthest thing from your mind.  But when recalls get issued in regard to holiday items, it’s important that you take care of the issue the moment you hear about it.  If you wait, you might… read more

Hopes for a texting and driving ban at the state level in South Dakota have been squashed by the House Judiciary Committee.  The bill, which had previously been passed by the Senate, failed to muster the votes necessary to be put forth in front of the entire House.  This is despite the fact that 18… read more

H3-45 VIP, H3-45, H3-40, and H3-41 coaches of the 1993 through 2013 model years are being recalled by Prevost because of a potential control loss issue.  On about 6,120 coaches, the pitman arm can apparently be contacted when the collar retaining bolt gets torqued too high in a certain drag link collar position.  This could… read more

Oklahoma lawmakers are in the process of considering whether or not the time is ripe for the state to outlaw texting while at the wheel.  And as they mull that important decision, supporters took the time yesterday to come to the state capitol in Oklahoma City to explain why such a law was essential at… read more

A trial attempting to determine the level of responsibility Johnson & Johnson should bear in the design and marketing of a defective hip implant is winding to a close, and Brian Panish of Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP was there to present closing arguments on behalf of a man injured by the implant. Mr…. read more

When severe storms move through the area, one of the most dangerous factors to consider is what happens after the weather passes.  You could find your residence and neighborhood beset with floodwaters that can compromise your safety long after the storm has come and gone.  If you ever experience such an incident, it’s important that… read more

Texas is one of the only states that has yet to pass a ban on texting while driving, but that could change if some lawmakers get their way.  Yesterday, persons directly impacted by distracted driving were on hand to urge legislators to consider passing a measure that would make texting illegal. They appeared in front… read more

Thousands of vehicles are being recalled as part of a safety announcement issued after it was discovered that a certain installation process may not have been carried out adequately.  This could pose a threat that should not go underestimated by consumers. The recall concerns those Veloster vehicles of the 2012 model year that were produced… read more

When mountain climbers head out on a trip, they entrust their safety to their equipment.  If just one component suffers from a defect, it could lead to a potentially fatal injury.  Hopefully, climbing enthusiasts make themselves aware of this next recall before they head out on their next adventure. The Salt Lake City, Utah-based Liberty… read more

The presence of sulfites without the labels declaring as much has led to the recall of Grassplot Ginger Slices from the Maspeth, New York-based Lion Pavilion.  Available across the country, this product came in a 3.5 ounce uncoded plastic bottle.  The state’s Department of Agriculture was able to deduce the presence of sulfites thanks to… read more