On June 27, 2022, the United States Supreme Court denied certiorari to a defendant transportation broker in an important case for the rights of those injured in accidents involving big-rig trucks. By denying certiorari, the Supreme Court declined to hear the case and allowed the decision of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals in favor [...]
Children are notoriously vulnerable to many types of injury, which is why there are special rules in place to protect their safety. When adults are negligent, the safety of children can be put at risk, making it more likely for them to suffer potentially severe injuries. Here are five of the biggest causes of injury [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has reportedly expanded its investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot software, which now encompasses more than 800,000 vehicles. This investigation, which has been ongoing since last August, has focused on several high profile car accidents involving vehicles using Tesla’s self-driving car software. Along with several recent recalls, the investigation has [...]
A variety of Jif peanut butter products have been recalled by the J.M. Smucker Co. due to potential contamination by salmonella. This contamination is potentially dangerous, and anyone who has one of these contaminated peanut butter products should dispose of them immediately. Anyone who experiences symptoms of salmonella infection should seek medical attention for this [...]
Tesla, the largest manufacturer of electric cars in the world, recently issued a recall for around 130,000 vehicles after it was found that some of the vehicles were experiencing overheating issues. This overheating affected the vehicles’ central console, which would experience lag or freeze entirely. This, in turn, made it difficult to access certain functions [...]
There are few types of drivers on the road that are more dangerous than aggressive drivers. These drivers engage in especially reckless behavior, dramatically increasing the risk of auto accidents and putting both their lives and the lives of others in peril. But what exactly is aggressive driving, and what about it makes it so [...]
Insignia, a major electronics manufacturer, has issued a recall for about 635,000 air fryers and air fryer ovens, after it was found they posed a significant hazard for burns and accidental fires. These air fryers have been found to overheat, causing potential property damage and injury to people using them. Anyone who has one of [...]
According to a recent report by WKRN, the Mt. Juliet Police Department have noted a massive increase in the number of distracted driving accidents in the area. According to them, they have seen the number of distracted driving accidents double between 2019 and 2021, rising from 667 to 1,282 over a two year span. This [...]
In a recent accident, at least two students as well as both involved drivers were taken to the hospital after an accident involving a bus and a truck in Franklin County. The accident, which occurred early in the morning on April 7, involved a head-on collision between the two vehicles. While details around the accident [...]
Every year, hundreds of companies issue recalls for products they sell to customers, often (but not always) after it is found that someone was hurt as a result of their products. These recalls are essential for protecting the public from potentially dangerous products. But what exactly is a product recall, and why does it matter [...]
