Amusement parks should provide a fun, and more importantly, safe atmosphere for families and thrill-seekers. However, a recent streak of theme park injuries is far from amusing. A few weeks ago, Abiah Jones, 11, fell 150 feet to her death...
Read MoreInflatable “bounce houses” and other large-scale inflatable structures may seem like harmless fun for young children, but a number of recent accidents have illuminated the potential dangers inherent in the amusement attractions. The most recent incident occurred on June 4th...
Read MoreHonda Motor Company announced this week that it's recalling more than 1,000 Honda Civics in the U.S. because the cars could leak fuel. Many of these 2012 models have not been sold yet, so the repairs will take place while...
Read MoreThe family of a Washington D.C. teen has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Cook County against Phusion Projects, the maker of the alcoholic beverage, Four Loko. According to the family, 15-year old Bo Rupp allegedly drank two cans of...
Read MoreA promising new global initiative “intended to finance programs that would help reduce worldwide crash casualties was announced on Tuesday in London.” (T. Mohn, NY Times Wheels, 4/12). The Commission for Global Road Safety has created the Driving Safety Initiative,...
Read MoreThe Federal Aviation Administration “plans to issue a directive Tuesday mandating operators of about 175 older Boeing 737s to conduct inspections for wear and tear.” (CNN, CNN Wire Staff, 4/5/11). This announcement comes just two days after a Boeing 737...
Read MoreAs a Chicago area car and truck accident attorney, I am thrilled by the recent reports showing that “highway deaths have fallen to their lowest levels in more than 60 years.” (K.Thomas, Washington AP, 3/31). The U.S. Department of Transportation...
Read MoreThis week, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a recall of millions of box fans, citing “an electrical failure in the fan's motor,” which can pose a fire hazard. (AP, 3/24). The recall affects just under 5 million Lasko Products...
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