Category: Personal Injury

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced last Thursday the recall of 80,000 IKEA Patrull Klamma Baby Gates and their extensions because of an issue where the gate can open unexpectedly.

IKEA Recalls Baby Gates

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced last Thursday the recall of 80,000 IKEA Patrull Klamma Baby Gates and their extensions because of an issue where the gate can open unexpectedly. With the issue of the gate opening unintentionally, it could result in a...

Increase in Distracted Driving

In California, it is prohibited for all drivers to use hand-held cell phones while driving. Yet, we still see many drivers answer phone calls, text, even search the internet while driving.  A recent study by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found the chances...

Pokemon Go and Safety Warnings

The popular mobile app, Pokemon Go, is taking the nation by storm with users everywhere trying to catch em’ all. However, the game has prompted law enforcement agencies around the U.S. to issue a number of warnings about the smartphone game. (KTLA5) The game sends...

Rental Car Defects And Safety Recalls

When renting a car, we assume it is safe and drivable. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that many rental car companies were allowing customers to rent cars under a safety recall without fixing the defect first. As on June 1,...

Legal Actions Against Dog Bites

Dogs can be our closest companions. They often live in our homes, have proven to decrease stress, and are regularly frequent playmates for children. But sometimes man’s best friend will bite, attack, or maul the innocent. In Dayton, Ohio, the step grandmother of a...

Long Beach Focuses on Bicycle Safety

With over 120 miles of bike paths throughout the city, Long Beach has pioneered several safety programs targeted towards bicyclists, which could be a reason why bicycle-involved collisions dropped in the city when ridership has risen. Projects focusing on bicyclists...