Category Archives: Personal Injury
Ford Blamed For F-350 Roof-Crush Accident
This is a common lawsuit filed against the manufacturers of pickup trucks and full-size SUVs. The allegations are similar in every case. The vehicle was involved in an accident, rolled over, and the weight of the vehicle caused the cabin to cave in killing the driver and anyone inside. Today, the problem is well-known,… Read More »
Lawsuits Filed After Bluetooth Tracking Devices Used For Stalking
Bluetooth tracking devices are an inexpensive way to keep track of your pets. They’re much cheaper than microchips and are marketed to forgetful people who are always misplacing their keys or wallet. However, some unpleasant members of the community are using the devices to stalk former ex’s or current foes which is resulting in… Read More »
Recall Alert: COSORI Air Fryers Recalled Over Fire Risk
Over 2 million Cosori air fryers have been recalled amid complaints that the air fryers catch fire causing burn injuries and property damage. As of now, there are 205 complaints concerning the brand of air fryer with 10 reports of burn injuries and 25 reports of property damage. Consumers are urged to not use… Read More »
Product Liability: Famous Dangerous Toys
In 1987, lawn darts were banned after a little girl was impaled by one. Today, you can buy soft-tipped lawn darts from most department stores. But it wasn’t until someone died that efforts were taken to make the darts less dangerous. In 1988, Toys R Us issued a recall for a stationery set that… Read More »
Trucking Company Settles Accident With Jogger For $5.95M
A trucking company recently settled a lawsuit filed by a jogger who was hit while having a jog. The woman allegedly became caught on the truck and was dragged 60 feet, tearing flesh and breaking bone, according to the suit. One of the truck’s wheels eventually came to rest on her body. The accident… Read More »
Improperly Installed Guardrails Cited In Amputation Accident
In 2010, a man in a pickup truck nearly lost his life when a guardrail sheared off and impaled the truck severing his leg. Now, more than 13 years later, he has spoken about the incident for the first time. But the problem hasn’t been fixed. Throughout Florida, there is an unknown number of… Read More »
Parents Sue After Both Children Killed By Driver While At Minigolf
The parents of two children who died playing minigolf have filed a wrongful death lawsuit. The details are tragic and the driver was not cited for the incident. According to the report, the driver suffered a seizure while on the road, lost control of his vehicle, and slammed into a miniature golf course where… Read More »
Rock ‘N Play Sleepers Linked To 100 Infant Deaths
Fisher Price’s Rock ‘N Play sleepers have been linked to over 100 infant deaths thus far including 30 after the product was recalled over three years ago. The sleeper was first pulled off the shelves in April of 2019 amid numerous reports that infants died after rolling onto their stomachs or sides. It is… Read More »
Sick Woman Hit By Truck After Getting Kicked Out Rideshare Vehicle
We don’t know specifically what happened, but here are the facts. A woman was with her friends in a rideshare vehicle, when she became ill. The driver stopped the car and the passengers decided to pay and end the ride. The rideshare driver drove off. The passengers were now on the shoulder of an… Read More »
Federal Lawsuit Claims Social Media Platforms Are Defective Products
Thanks in large part to lobbying efforts by the tech industry, it is nearly impossible to sue a social media company for third-party content. In other words, so long as the social media company isn’t responsible for the content themselves, they cannot be sued. The problem is that social media companies function like publishers… Read More »