The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just issued a press release about the $4.65 million civil penalty that Viking Range has agreed to pay in connection with charges that they failed to report defective gas ranges in a timely manner. According to the CPSC, Viking Range, LLC of Greenwood, Mississippi, and Viking’s parent firm, The […]
The Dangers of Ignoring Safety Recalls: Death, Injuries, and Liabilities
Millions of GM vehicles have been recalled. The recalled vehicles have defective ignition switches which, when they malfunction, can lead to car accidents, severe injuries, and even death. The dangerously affected vehicles had been on our roads and highways for almost ten years before GM initiated the recall. The first recall was made in 2014. […]
How Can a Truck Accident Lawyer Help You after a Bad Crash?
Hiring the best California truck accident lawyer to work on your case can be one of the most valuable decisions you make after an accident. Crashes with big rigs are particularly devastating, and only an attorney with deep experience in this area can help you receive the highest recovery and get your life back on […]
Do Older Drivers Crash More Often?
There is a common idea in our society that older drivers crash more often than their younger counterparts. Is this true? Do America’s elder drivers, typically the most experienced of us all, really have more car accidents than younger drivers? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that in 2013, over 5,500 drivers aged 65 […]
How Is GM Holding up in the Face of Major Liability, Fines Due to Faulty Ignition Switches, if You Care
Despite millions of dollars in penalties and fines, and despite the billions of dollars in lawsuit settlements, and the costs of recalls, GM’s bottom line seems unaffected by its ignition switch recall. In fact, GM is experiencing record earnings, beating Wall Street predictions, and compensating its employees with a record amount of bonuses. GM continues […]
