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Toyota Initiates Recall of 3.8 Million Vehicles
When the drivers of 3.8 million vehicles are placed in a situation of immediate and extreme danger, the manufacturer of those vehicles has no choice but to initiate a recall. That’s exactly what Toyota did today, as problems regarding the removable, rubber all-weather floor mats have led to the accelerator sticking in several different models. [...]
Continue reading...Restaurant Employee Badly Burned in Crash
17. August 2009
Working at a hamburger restaurant generally does not entail dealing with too many hazards and dangers, but one of the pieces of equipment that does tend to lead to injuries is the deep fryer that’s on just about every premises that serves fried food. Unfortunately, an employee at a hamburger restaurant in Southern California suffered [...]
Continue reading...Driver of Boston Trolley Indicted for Causing Crash in May
22. July 2009
Earlier this year, a Boston trolley operator was supposed to be at the controls of his vehicle as part of his customary route. However, it appears that he was distracted by texting his girlfriend, and as a result he lost focus on his route and crashed the trolley. The accident caused $9 million in damage [...]
Continue reading...San Francisco Light Rail Cars Collide, Leaving Dozens Injured
20. July 2009
Light rail and/or train systems have been in the news for all the wrong reasons lately in different cities around the country, and unfortunately, San Francisco joined the fray over the weekend when one of the city’s light rail cars collided with another that was stopped. Thankfully, no one was seriously injured to the point [...]
Continue reading...Claims Could Reach $100M for DC Metro Crash
16. July 2009
We posted a few weeks ago about the tragic DC Metro accident that led to several deaths and serious injuries. As the victims of this crash begin to put their lives back together, many of them are looking to help make themselves whole from the incident by way of insurance settlements for many different forms [...]
Continue reading...Faulty Fireworks Lead to Four Deaths, One Injury
15. July 2009
It seems that every year, fireworks shows around the country go haywire for different reasons. When explosives are sold and set off in bulk, the odds of accidents occurring increases markedly, and that issue seems to arise on an annual basis when municipalities celebrate Independence Day. Sadly, that appears to be the case with one [...]
Continue reading...San Diego Pedicab Passenger Falls Out, Dies
6. July 2009
Pedicabs are a popular choice for transportation for visitors to different cities around the country. For some, they are a good way to see a place while not having to walk, and in other situations, they are an option for those who may want to avoid driving. They are typically inexpensive and are driven by [...]
Continue reading...Neglect at Elder-Care Facility in San Diego Results in $1.3 Million Verdict
19. June 2009
As the population of the United States collectively ages, the demand for proper nursing home and managed-care facilities will only continue to increase as it has in recent years. While that may bode well for some business interests, it’s already showing signs of a growing problem as the number of people continues to increase. The [...]
Continue reading...Makers of Zicam Pull Products from Shelves
17. June 2009
On the heels of yesterday’s news that the FDA had issued a public warning to stop using Zicam, the company responsible for the product line’s presence on the market, Matrixx Initiatives, Inc., has responded. Today, the company announced that it was voluntarily recalling all products named in the original warning letter drafted and released by [...]
Continue reading...Stop Using Zicam, FDA Says
16. June 2009
Zicam has been one of the highest-selling over-the-counter cold medications on the market in recent years, and its manufacturer, Matrixx Initiatives, has enjoyed a solid stock value as a result. However, that all changed today as the company received a letter from the US Food and Drug Administration ordering the company to stop marketing Zicam [...]
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30. September 2009
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