The construction industry makes up over 20% of all deaths on the job in the private sector. In order to raise awareness about the dangers of this industry, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued a so-called "fatal four" that causes nearly...
Defective Products
Proving a company is responsible for its defective product
When a negligent driver causes a serious car accident in Birmingham, finding out exactly what they did that led to the crash is usually fairly simple. For example, the police might find that the driver was over the legal limit for alcohol or that they were texting on...
After incidents, regulator warns on use of Peloton treadmill
The death of a child and injuries to other youngsters has raised the alarm from a federal safety regulator regarding a popular treadmill made by New York-based Peloton. On April 17, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned people to no longer use this...
Kia and Hyundai recall more vehicles for engine fire risk
If you drive a Hyundai Tucson SUV or a Kia Stinger sedan, you should immediately stop driving the vehicle and park it outside. There is a potential risk of engine fires. The two automakers, which are related, have recalled more than 651,000 of these models. This is...
Investigations: Many booster seats fail on side-impact safety
In February, the nonprofit investigative newsroom ProPublica produced a report on Evenflo, the manufacturer of the “Big Kid” booster seat. ProPublica found that Evenflo had designed its own side-impact crash test that was virtually impossible to fail and then...
Is Amazon liable for defective products sold on its site?
Under the law of product liability, anyone in the chain of commerce may be held liable for a defective product that injures someone. That means not only the manufacturer of the defective product but also the distributer, retailer and anyone else involved in the sale....
Does your Hyundai have a tire inflator kit? The port may overheat
Several cars from Hyundai’s 2011 and 2012 model years are being recalled due to a fire risk from the 12-volt accessory outlet, which used to be used for a cigarette lighter. In lieu of a spare tire, the vehicles were equipped with a “tire mobility kit” containing tire...
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...
The surprising frequency of injury by defective children’s products
Parents spend enormous amounts of time and energy trying to keep their children safe. Unfortunately, even the most careful parent can't prevent all injuries. This is especially true when manufacturers create dangerous children's products.A recent study published on...
Sierra Nevada beer recall in Alabama
On January 22, 2017, the Sierra Nevada Brewing Company announced a recall of certain brands of its beer. The beer in question was sold in 36 states, including Alabama as well as surrounding states such as Florida, Georgia and Louisiana.The brewery says the problem...
