Category Archives: Personal Injury
Goldwing Motorcycles Recalled
21,600 Honda Goldwing motorcycles are being recalled, announced the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Their floorboards may crack and break off the motorcycle, potentially causing a collision and injury to the rider. Continue reading
Single-Vehicle Crash on Highway 99
According to news sources, a fatal single vehicle accident took place Friday night when a driver reportedly driving under the influence lost control of the vehicle on Highway 99, causing him to be ejected as the vehicle overturned. The accident took place on Highway 99 in Yuba-Sutter as a 22-year-old driver reportedly driving under the … Continue reading
Women’s Dress Shoes Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
In a press release , Naturalizer, in cooperation with the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced the voluntary safety recall of their “Dare” women’s dress shoes because of a potential fall hazard they pose to consumers. This recall affects roughly 6,100 pairs of shoes in the United States and 700 pairs in Canada. Continue reading
Ice Cream Scoops Recalled Because of Impact Injury Hazard
In a news release , The Pampered Chef, in accordance with the guidelines of the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced the voluntary recall of the company’s ice cream dippers due to a potential impact injury hazard they pose to consumers. Approximately 20,000 ice cream dippers, manufactured by the Zeroll Company, are affected by this recall. This safety recall was initiated after the company discovered that, when the liquid-filled scoop is exposed to warm water after being used, the cap and seal on the handle could pop off with significant force and strike consumers Continue reading
Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle In Arden, CHP Says She Was Intoxicated
According to multiple news sources , a 25-year-old woman from Sacramento was involved in a fatal accident last night. The California Highway Patrol states that a 60-year-old driver was driving her Chevy Equinox northbound on Fulton Avenue some time after 9 o’clock at night when the 25-year-old hurled herself in front of the vehicle Continue reading
Goldwing Motorcycles Recalled by Honda
Honda is currently recalled 21,600 Goldwing motorcycles, according to an announcement by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The motorcycle floorboards may crack and break off the motorcycle, possibly leading to a collision and rider injury. Continue reading
Shoes Recalled for Fall Hazard
Approximately 6,100 pairs of women’s dress shoes are being recalled because the heels may lean, resulting in a fall hazard. So far, one customer sustained a minor leg injury after a fall while wearing the shoe Continue reading
Drivers Delaying Maintenance Increase Safety Risks
According to recent research conducted by Consumer Reports, about forty percent of drivers are said to have opted to delaying repairs and car maintenance decisions due to financial constraints, exposing themselves to potentially increased safety risks. Among the reasons why it is a problem to delay important maintenance and repair decisions for a vehicle is the increased safety risks associated with such decisions as well as the increased costs incurred to fix the problem down the line. Continue reading
E&B Girftware Agrees To $550,000 Civil Penalty For Defective Product
According to news sources , the company E&B Giftware has reached a settlement agreement with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in which the former has agreed to pay a civil penalty totaling $550,000 for failing to report a defective fitness ball product. The company subsidiary, EB Brands, reportedly knew of about 25 incidents starting in 2007 that were related to its defective fitness balls. Continue reading
Vehicle Crashes Into Tree In Fatal Redwood Accident
According to news sources, one man died in a fatal single vehicle accident that took place Monday morning in Redwood City when a man reportedly lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The man who is reportedly in his 30′s, was driving towards the Farm Hill Boulevard offramp of Interstate Highway 280 … Continue reading