Like any toys, children’s makeup sets are supposed to be fun, and more importantly, safe. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.In late December, the makeup and jewelry store Claire’s announced a recall of nine of their products. The makeup sets are being...
Year: 2017
Does speeding really get you there faster?
We all speed sometimes, especially on our drive to work, but is it worth it? As drivers, we are convinced that speeding will get us to our destination significantly sooner than following the speed limit. However, this is not often the case.A study by the University of...
2017 Notable Settlements
Here is a sample of the personal injury and wrongful death cases that were resolved by the lawyers of Marsh, Rickard & Bryan in 2017:David Marsh and Rip Andrews settled a case on behalf of the family of an 18-year-old woman who committed suicide while in custody...
What parents need to know about dangerous window blinds
Buying a defective product can be at best frustrating and at worst dangerous or fatal. Perhaps the scariest aspect of defective products is that we often don’t know they are defective or dangerous until it is too late.In the case of dangerous window blinds, however,...
How much screen time is too much for kids?
Screen time, or use of smartphones, tablets and TVs, gives many parents an easy fix to keep their children entertained or help them learn. But how much is too much?Data from the nonprofit organization Common Sense Media shows that kids age eight and younger are...
Keeping kids safe: when to get a new car seat after an accident
You work hard to ensure your children’s safety, but there is always something new to be aware of. Many parents are unsure of the recommendations on when they should replace a car seat or booster seat if they have been in a car accident. That’s understandable, because...
Alabama is number two on the list of U.S. teen driver deaths
Do you have a teen driver in the family? Statistics from the Alabama Child Death Review System show that car accidents are the leading cause of teen deaths. Because teen drivers are involved in so many of these tragic accidents, the state is trying to find ways to...
Have a safe and happy holiday by watching out for these toys
W.A.T.C.H. (world against toys causing harm) recently released their list of the most dangerous toys for the 2017 holiday season. Even if your children ask for these toys, you may want to buy them something else. Defective and dangerous toys are always an issue, but...
Holiday travel means more drunk driving accidents
It’s probably no surprise that many people drink more during the holidays than at other times of the year. Holiday parties, family gatherings and work events give people plenty of chances to drink more than they should. Unfortunately, this increase in alcohol...
Should pedestrians be fined for texting and walking?
In Honolulu, a new law took effect in October regarding texting. But this time, the law is not aimed at drivers; it's targeting pedestrians.According to a recent article in the New York Times, police in Honolulu are now permitted to fine people up to $35 if they are...