In some cases, it takes hundreds of incidents before a product defect is investigated. Other times, it only takes one, as is the case with an investigation currently underway on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee. A single vehicle fire caught the attention of officials from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), who are now looking into the matter further. Margareta Knoos of La Jolla, California purchased a brand new Jeep Cherokee from the Perry Dealership… read more →
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires automakers to report information about warranty claims that affect consumer safety. Honda Motor Company was recently fined $70 million for failing to report information on over 1,700 death and injury claims related to defects in vehicle airbags. The fines are actually two separate ones of $35 million each, the maximum amount currently allowed under U.S. law. The first fine was ordered for Honda’s failure to report 1,729… read more →
The recent airbag recall surrounding Takata airbags continues to grow in scope as more vehicle manufacturers have come under fire for not immediately recalling all of their products with these potentially deadly defective airbags. Controversy continues to rage over what course of action should be taken to ensure that everyone who is in danger has had his or her car repaired. In the meantime, five people are dead and many others injured due to these… read more →
David & Philpot P.L., take action to level the playing field for injured workers! Victims of workplace accidents in Florida are severely disadvantaged given current laws. In fact, the current law in Florida does not favor injured workers who seek compensation benefits, and may actually work against them in some cases. There are several reasons that it is very difficult for an injured worker to file suit against an employer or an insurance company, including… read more →
The crash involving actor Tracy Morgan and a Wal-Mart truck driver has focused national attention on the problem of fatigued drivers. While the debate about forcing truck drivers to observe various breaks and rest periods has been raging for some time, this particular crash occurred at a time when various state legislatures are considering bills designed to lift some of the driving restrictions imposed on long-haul truckers, sparking even greater debate. The Accident The “Tracy… read more →
