Personal Injury
What Is the Right to Repair?
Last year, there was major headway made on the topic of the right to repair. Federal regulators began to discuss what could be done against unlawful restrictions placed by product manufacturers and their inability to allow consumers to repair their own products. Apple was the first company to begin to allow access to parts and…
Read MoreRisky Driving Leads to Deadly Accidents
2021 brought with it a number of issues many of us have never seen before. One of those issues was the increase in traffic fatalities, thought to be caused by riskier driving habits. This increase in deaths was seen across the United States and it does not seem like these numbers are decreasing. Transportation Secretary…
Read MoreThe Risks of Working in Housekeeping and Cleaning
Employment in the housekeeping profession is physically demanding and potentially risky to one’s health. Housekeepers and cleaning staff encounter a variety of chemicals and physical hazards on the job and many of these workers don’t have access to workers’ compensation benefits. Whether cleaning as a side gig or with a professional company, workers need the…
Read MoreTesla Recalls Vehicle Equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta
Tesla is under fire yet again for their “innovative technology” which actually turned out to be dangerous. The company sent out a recall for 53,822 of its vehicles due to issues with the vehicle performing rolling stops at intersections when it should be coming to a complete stop. While there have not been any crashes…
Read MoreParalyzed Passenger Sues Uber for $63 Million
For many, hailing an Uber is convenient and gets you to and from your destination quickly. However, for Will Good, his Uber ride changed his life forever. His driver, who had a spotty record to begin with, swerved his vehicle during their trip and slammed into a parked car. This caused Good to be thrown…
Read MoreMercedes Soft-Close Doors Can Cause Traumatic Amputations
Each year, car manufacturers are trying to innovate more and more with new technology. Mercedes-Benz is no different, especially with their soft-closing doors. However, these self-closing doors have turned out to be dangerous. As it turns out, the soft-close feature also causes harm to those who are trying to close the door. In October of…
Read MorePhantom Braking in Teslas Is Causing Car Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received a plethora of complaints related to Tesla vehicles suddenly braking to avoid hazards that do not exist. The biggest concern is that this reaction can actually cause rear-end collisions and other crashes. The NHTSA is actively discussing consumer complaints with Tesla but there has not been…
Read MoreFDA Warns of Problems with Heart Pump; Patients Receive it Anyway
Eight years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found problems and concerns with the HeartWare heart pump. Even with this information, the pump was implanted into patients for years following. The problem was found back in 2014 and a warning letter was sent to the manufacturer by the FDA. However, this did not stop…
Read MoreSilver Spring Gas Explosion Leaves 100 People Homeless and 14 Injured
An explosion at the Friendly Garden Apartments complex on Thursday, March 3 is still under investigation by the Montgomery County Fire Department and county police, with assistance from federal authorities. Investigators did find a cut gas line, but there was a plumber working on the building at the time of the explosion, so authorities are…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do if My Child Is Hurt on a School Bus?
Due to the changes forced by the coronavirus pandemic, you probably have missed some of the common routines when getting your child ready for school. Maybe you enjoyed the quality time between you and your child as you walked him or her to the bus stop. The good news is that as schools begin to…
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