GM had long maintained that its defective ignition switches that prompted the recall of around 2.6 million vehicles had caused 13 deaths. But the man hired by GM to advise on the handling of complaints by consumers over the switches attributed 124 deaths to crashes caused by the switches—almost ten times the number cited by […]
Can You Get Punitive Damages after a Crash with a Drunk Driver in California?
A car crash is a difficult event to deal with. It causes damages to property, bodily harm and injuries, lost work time, pain and suffering, and in some cases permanent physical impairment or death. A car crash is more than an inconvenience; in some cases, it is a life-changing event. What’s worse than being in […]
Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Sexual Abuse Ends with Hope
Michelle Stevens was an ordinary eight-year-old girl when she reached the most unfortunate moment of her life. It was then that she met Gary Lundquist, her soon to be stepfather. Unbeknownst to her at the time, he would also be her tormentor. Gary caged, abused, and raped Michelle throughout her childhood. The only time she […]
Investigation Showed that Ignition Switch Manufacturer Delphi Told GM the Part Wasn’t Up to Specs
Defects are like computer viruses. The faster they are caught, the less damage they will do, and the less they will spread. Defective products cause damage not only to the people using them but also to the manufacturer, whose reputation is impacted. As the defect becomes known in other car models and becomes more and […]
Mother of Amber Marie Rose, Victim of Faulty GM Switch, Honored for Safety Contributions
Awards are often given to people who deserve praise for their contributions to their fields. Emmys, Grammys, and even Nobel Prizes are awarded to those who make such an impact in their respective occupations that it changes and improves the quality of the entire field. Awards give others a glimpse of what to strive for […]
