Category Archives: Personal Injury
Two Die In Flying Tire Accident
Two men were killed and another was injured when a stray tire from another vehicle crashed into the windshield of their van. One individual was pronounced dead at the scene while another died at the hospital. At this point in the investigation, police are unsure where the tire came from. Flying tire accidents are… Read More »
Almost 5 Million Portable Blenders Recalled From Target, Costco, And Walmart
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of nearly 5 million portable BlendJet blenders from major retailers such as Target, Walmart, and Costco. The blenders reportedly have two issues: they can overheat causing a fire hazard and the blades can break off while the blender is in use. BlendJet recalled 4.8 million… Read More »
FDA Issues Recall Of Eyedrops Sold At Walmart And Pharmacies
The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to consumers to immediately stop using 27 brands of popular eye drops distributed by stores such as CVS, Rite Aid, Target, Walmart, Leader, Rugby, and Velocity Pharma. The eye drops were recalled due to a potential risk of eye infection that could reportedly result in partial… Read More »
Maryland Man Files Lawsuit Against Rad Power Bikes After Front Wheel Disengaged
A Maryland man has filed a class-action lawsuit against Rad Power Bikes on behalf of himself and other consumers for product liability and design defects. According to the lawsuit, the RadRunner e-bike has a “faulty fork and quick-release skewer design that combined with the weight of the bike can allow the wheel to disengage.”… Read More »
Federal Regulators Recall Bokser Home Mattress Pads For Flammability Risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of Bokser Home Mattress Pads due to a flammability risk. According to federal regulators, the mattress pads violate mandatory federal flammability regulations in regards to fabrics. In other words, the mattress pads pose a fire hazard. The recall involves all sizes of Bokser Home 100%… Read More »
Bubba Bull Plush Toys Recalled Due To Choking Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission recently announced the recall of Bubba Bull Plush Toys due to a choking hazard posed to children. According to the recall, the eyes of the plush stuffed animal can break off posing a choking hazard to young children. The recall was announced on December 7, 2023, and affects about… Read More »
Bike Helmets Sold By Walmart Recalled Due To Compliance Issues
Walmart recently announced the recall of 72,000 Scout Kid’s children’s bike helmets sold in Walmart stores across the country and on their website. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recalled helmets fail to comply with federal regulations on coverage, positional stability, and labeling. The helmets can fail to protect the head in… Read More »
Plaintiff Awarded $7.1M In Damages After Cooking Spray Can Explodes
An Illinois jury awarded a plaintiff $7.1 million in a personal injury product liability lawsuit involving a can of cooking spray that exploded causing her severe burn injuries. The woman was at work when the accident occurred. The ensuing explosion set her on fire. The verdict was issued in September of 2023. It is… Read More »
Flying Tire Accident Results In Fatality In Kentucky
An 18-year-old woman died as a result of a flying tire accident in Kentucky. According to the report, the tire came spring into her vehicle as she was driving in the southbound lanes of the I-75. The tire came from the northbound lanes after it flew over the concrete barrier that was separating them… Read More »
Vacuums Sold At Target, Walmart, Lowes, Best Buy, And Kohl’s Recalled Over Fire Risk
Bissell recently announced the recall of over 142,000 vacuum cleaners sold at major retailers because the battery pack can overheat and smoke, posing a substantial fire risk. The Bissell Multi Reach Hand and Floor Vacuum Cleaners have been included in a fast-track recall by the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission. At present, the company… Read More »
