The timeline for filing a lawsuit is governed by a statute of limitations, which sets forth a time limit for someone to file a lawsuit against a wrongdoer. These limitations are not necessarily the same for all types of legal claims. It depends on the nature of the case and the jurisdiction under which it […]
Recall Alert: Child Injured by Defective Chest of Drawers
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced a recall of approximately 1.6 million defective chests of drawers. These defective chests are unstable. If they’re not anchored to the wall, they can pose serious tip-over and entrapment hazards. This can result in injuries or death, especially for small children. At this time, there has been […]
Reduce the Chance of a Crash by Understanding How Age Can Affect Older Drivers
The older driver population, which is comprised of licensed drivers age 65 years and above, has significantly increased over the years. In fact, this age group reached 18 percent of all licensed drivers in the U.S. in 2014, compared to only 15 percent in 2005. Interestingly, as the number of older drivers increases, the likelihood […]
The Dangers of Drugged Driving
When we think about “impaired driving,” alcohol is often the first substance that comes to mind, however, drugged driving has surpassed drunk driving as the dominant factor in fatal car crashes across the U.S. It’s not just the illicit and illegal drugs that are a problem. Certain prescription and over-the-counter meds can lead to impaired […]
Kawasaki ATV Fire Hazard Recall
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of certain Kawasaki All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) models due to a potential fire hazard. According to the CPSC, these ATVs can leak fuel, which can pose a great risk of fire hazard and potential burn injuries for riders. The recall was issued on August 10, 2017 […]
