Automobile safety advocates are still concerned about the potential burn hazards associated with heated seats. Once only a luxury car item, seat heaters are becoming standard in many new makes and models. Unfortunately, most of these heating systems still don’t have appropriate temperature thresholds. This means that seats can get dangerously hot and present burn […]
The Increase in Front Impact Bike Accidents
There are many reasons to choose a bike rather than a car for transportation. Bike riding benefits the rider because it is a great way to stay active and improve overall physical health. It has been shown to improve mental health and decrease anxiety and depression. Bike riding also benefits the environment because it reduces […]
California Court Sets Stricter Limits on Premises Liability
When you visit a business, the owner owes you a duty to exercise reasonable care to prevent an injury on the premises. If an injury is caused by a safe or faulty condition on the property, then you can sue the business owner for negligence. To make a claim for premises liability, you must show […]
John Deere Gator Recall
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a press release about the safety recall of a popular off-road utility vehicle. According to the CPSC, John Deere is recalling their Crossover Gator. At this time, about 68,300 of the four-passenger utility vehicles are impacted by the recall. The steering shaft is defective on these Gators, […]
California Appellate Court Upholds Public Nuisance Claim Against Lead Paint Manufacturers
The scope of public nuisance law has taken on new dimensions in California. The case decided by a California appellate court was based on serious harm caused to thousands of children who live in homes with lead-based paint. In San Francisco alone, approximately 22,000 housing units contain lead-based paint hazards. Most of those units are […]
