Category: Personal Injury
West, Texas Fertilizer Plant Explosion Ruled Criminal Act
Federal investigators have determined that the devastating fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas was caused by a fire that was intentionally set.
Texas Polaris RZR Lawyer
Polaris is recalling about 133,000 RZR recreational off-road vehicles (ROVs) from the 2013-2016 model-years because they can catch on fire when they are being driven. At least 19 people have been seriously burned and one 15 year-old passenger died in...
Just Two Energy Drinks Can Cause Heart Problems
Experts are concerned that energy drinks can trigger abnormal heart rhythms and increased blood pressure.
Virginia to Replace Thousands of Trinity ET-Plus Guardrails
Virginia will replace thousands of guardrails that have been declared unsafe, including many ET-Plus models sold by Trinity Industries.
1.3 Million Bikes Recalled for Brake Problem
October 1, 2015 — Nearly 1.3 million bicycles in the United States are being recalled by 13 manufacturers because the quick-release lever on the front wheel can hit the front disc brake rotor, causing the wheel to stop suddenly or...
Acorn Superglide 120 Stairlift Recalled After Two Deaths
July 21, 2015 -- Acorn Stairlifts has recalled about 34,500 motorized stair lifts after receiving two reports of people who died after falling when the seat broke. The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) warns that the seat post can separate...
Oklahoma Court Allows Fracking Earthquake Injury Lawsuits
July 1, 2015 -- The Oklahoma Supreme Court has ruled that oil companies can be sued for injuries caused by earthquakes linked to drilling operations, the New York Times reports. The lawsuit was filed by Gary and Sandra Ladra against...
Defective Black & Decker Coffee Pot Lawsuit Filed by CPSC
June 18, 2015 -- The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has filed a lawsuit against the maker of a coffee pot for allegedly failing to report a problem with a defective plastic handle that could break, posing a laceration and...
Lawsuits Filed After Amtrak Train Derailment in Philadelphia
May 29, 2015 -- The first lawsuits have been filed against Amtrak by victims of a deadly train accident in Philadelphia earlier this month. The Amtrak engineer at the controls, Brandon Bostian, could face criminal charges if law enforcement find...
Lumber Liquidators Class Action Lawyers File Injunction
April 15, 2015 -- Attorneys who filed a class action accusing Lumber Liquidators of selling unreliable home-testing kits have asked a judge for an injunction to stop the company from misleading customers about the safety of their floors. Law360 reports...