Crashes involving big rigs and busses are among the most devastating to both people and property. The size and weight of these vehicles, when compared to normal passenger vehicles, bring to mind a David-versus-Goliath image. It is always good news when any crash rate involving these metal giants drops. Official federal statistics show that fatal […]
Should Police Be Able to Search Your Phone for Evidence of Texting after a Crash?
Do you think that the police should be allowed to check your cell phone after a crash to see whether you were texting? Distracted driving plays an increasing role in causing accidents, not only in California, but nationwide. In fact, some states and courts are becoming more aggressive in how they are dealing with this […]
Recent Case Involving Toyota Tundra Considers Industry Safety Customs
If you are hurt in a car wreck because your car did not have available safety equipment, is the manufacturer or seller responsible for your injuries? This is a question that is often debated in courts across the country. As you might expect, evidence that helps to answer this question is very controversial at products […]
Defective Polaris Sportsman ATVs
Polaris is recalling another one of its off-road vehicles. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just released a summary on the latest Polaris recall. The Sportsman 570 All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) is under recall due to a potential fire hazard. This recall involves 2014-2016 Sportsman 570 Touring and X2 models and 2017 Sportsman 570 6×6 models. […]
Products Liability Law 101
A person who is seriously injured by a defective product can bring what is called a “products liability” lawsuit for money damages. Anyone in the manufacturing chain may be liable for money damages when this happens. We all use many different consumer products every day. Just think about all the products you use in the […]
