Ignition switch claims against GM must be heard according to a recent appeals court ruling. While General Motors was successful in filing for protection from creditors under the federal bankruptcy code in 2009, a federal appeals court recently ruled that the protection of the bankruptcy stay will not extend to lawsuits filed by victims of […]
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Marijuana DUI Debate Is Picking Up Steam Now that several states have made it legal to purchase and use marijuana, either recreationally or for medicinal purposes, it is not surprising that new challenges and questions surrounding the use of the drug are arising. In fact, these states are beginning to wrestle with the question of
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According to the Florida Supreme Court, Governor Rick Scott is barred from appointing a new Palm Beach County court judge. The decision, which was unanimous, places the burden for replacing Judge Laura Johnson on the voters of Palm Beach County. However, the Supreme Court did allow Scott to choose three other judges to replace outgoing
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Laundry pods are a convenient way to pre-measure detergent and get clothes clean. They are growing in popularity, with millions of these pods sold in the past year. However, new studies are also indicating that these convenient pods pose a growing threat to children in households in which they are used. Laundry Pods–A Big Problem
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Personal Injury Attorney weighs in on furniture safety straps IKEA, a popular Swedish furniture company, has been the subject of a recent lawsuit related to furniture tip-over accidents in which several children have been injured. Parents are encouraged to protect their children from tip-over accidents by utilizing safety features such as furniture safety straps or
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Keyless Car Deaths On The Rise A growing number of deaths and injuries are being attributed to the “keyless car,” a technological advance that allows drivers to start their automobiles without physically inserting a key in the ignition. The innovation was praised when it was first released as a way for drivers to avoid locking
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Jeep Grand Cherokee Roll-Away Problems Under Investigation Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the manufacturer of Jeep, is facing a problem with its Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV’s electronic transmission may result in a recall. According to reports, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has investigated the vehicle’s tendency to roll away when the driver believes the car is
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Autonomous or self driving cars may be the wave of the future. While Google is currently leading the development of autonomous vehicles, other companies are now seeing the benefit of these types of cars and are working on their own vehicles. The issue is important enough for California to have recently passed legislation about self-driving
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Many people have the “hoverboard” on their Christmas wish list this year, but recent reports show that the boards may present a very real danger to purchasers. Before buying these two-wheeled toys, shoppers should know about the recent spate of injuries caused by malfunctioning units. Dangers of Hoverboards In recent months, eight people have been
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Peterbilt, an important heavy truck manufacturer operating in the United States and Canada, has voluntarily offered to recall more than 2,000 of its semi-tractor-trailer trucks because they are able to travel at faster speeds than their tires are capable of handling. The recall will allow the manufacturer to change the regulators in the trucks’ engines
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