Being injured by a dog bite can be a traumatic experience. But unlike other kinds of person injury claims, the laws of liability are often different for dog-bite victims. Most victims in these cases do not sue based on negligence because the majority of states have strict liability laws. In a strict liability state, recovering […]
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Automobile Seat Heater Burn Hazard
Automobile safety advocates are still concerned about the potential burn hazards associated with heated seats. Once only a luxury car item, seat heaters are becoming standard in many new makes and models. Unfortunately, most of these heating systems still don’t have appropriate temperature thresholds. This means that seats can get dangerously hot and present burn […]
Truck Drivers Errors That Lead to Accidents
Trucking accidents occur for a variety of reasons. One of the most common causes is trucker error. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, drivers of large trucks are ten times more likely to be the source of accidents than other causes, such as weather. Even more sobering is the data on the aftermath […]
The Increase in Front Impact Bike Accidents
There are many reasons to choose a bike rather than a car for transportation. Bike riding benefits the rider because it is a great way to stay active and improve overall physical health. It has been shown to improve mental health and decrease anxiety and depression. Bike riding also benefits the environment because it reduces […]
John Deere Gator Recall
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a press release about the safety recall of a popular off-road utility vehicle. According to the CPSC, John Deere is recalling their Crossover Gator. At this time, about 68,300 of the four-passenger utility vehicles are impacted by the recall. The steering shaft is defective on these Gators, […]
