An unrepaired safety defect may have resulted in a tragic death in Indianapolis. A 3-year-old girl in a parked car fell into a pond when the gear shift moved out of the park position. The girl’s father, Anthony Burgess, jumped into the frigid water to save his daughter and subsequently died. The 2008 Pontiac G6 […]
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Child Drowning Prevention: Pools and Spas
We know this is tough topic, but as safety lawyers we saw the recent press release from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the statistics will get your attention, even if you “know” you would never let a child get close to drowning. Although the number of reported child-drownings has remained nearly the same […]
Keep ATVs Off Roads
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a press release urging riders to keep All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) off of paved public roads. According to the CPSC, each year, there are about 650 deaths and 100,000 injuries involving ATVs. With the passing of Memorial Day weekend ushering in the beginning of summer, more ATV riders […]
Road Rage Contributes to Driver Error in Large Number of Auto Accidents
Road rage is a common phenomenon in our society, and its effects have been linked to accidents resulting in serious injury and death. Road rage is defined as aggressive or violent conduct that results from feelings of anger toward other drivers while operating a car. Drivers who experience road rage react in a variety of […]
Regency Gas Fireplace Recall Due to Explosion Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just issued a press release about a recall of Regency Fireplace Products Gas Stove Fireplaces due to explosion and injury hazards. According to the CPSC, the models involved in this recall are the Regency Ultimate direct vent gas stove fireplaces (models U37 and U39). Apparently, the pressure release system […]
