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Mazda Issues Product Recall Because of Spiders in the Fuel Tank

Car Accidents Injury

Added to the list of product recall is the Mazda 6, but not for the reason you might suspect.  Apparently, the problem lies in the vehicle’s fuel tank.  The fuel tank attracts spiders, who nest there, causing a potentially dangerous situation for motorists.  A web woven in the evaporative canister vent line causes the fuel tank to crack because of excess pressure.   This is the second time Mazda has problems due to arachnids.  The first recall […]

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On 11/04/2014 by No Comments
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A Stroke is Preventable With Regular Health Screenings

Bus Accidents Injury Mass Transit Injuries MTA Accidents Personal Injury

A Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus driver suffered a stroke recently and slammed the bus that he was driving into more than a dozen parked vehicles.  The accident occurred at Nassau Avenue and Sutton Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.  Nearly 20 cars were damaged across a two block radius.  Some vehicles received minor scrapes while others received more visible damage with broken mirrors, dented doors, missing mirrors and tires, and front and rear-end bumpers crumpled.  One car was even pushed […]

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On 25/03/2014 by No Comments
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Product Liability when a Product has been Recalled

Child Accidents & Injuries Injury Personal Injury Product liability Product liability

As a consumer, it’s important to know whether or not a product poses a threat to you and your family members, particularly small children. After all, it’s your role as a parent to protect them from harm, right? Not only is researching a company before buying its products important, keeping track of recalls is equally important. Keep track of recalls to keep yourself and your loved ones out of danger from shoddy merchandise, eating tainted […]

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On 14/03/2014 by No Comments
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High Chair Accidents: Who’s Responsible and Who Isn’t?

Child Accidents & Injuries

Anytime we hear of a trend regarding a particular type of injury, especially where children are concerned, we tune in and pay attention. And recently, high chair injuries have been making headlines. According to the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System, approximately 9,400 injuries directly related to children and high chairs are seen and treated in U.S. emergency rooms annually—that’s a 22% increase since 2003. The most common cause? Falling from the high chair. The most […]

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On 03/01/2014 by No Comments
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The Leading Causes of Bicycle Accidents and How to Avoid Them

Bicycle Accidents

Bicycling continues to soar in popularity. If you’re one of the growing number who has taken up the sport, you will enjoy improved health and wellness, the camaraderie of other cyclists, among numerous other benefits that are unique to each rider. Not to deter you from bicycling, but it’s important to be acutely aware of the hazards that all too often befall bicyclists when on the road. Cyclists are often at the mercy of vehicles […]

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On 28/12/2013 by No Comments
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Statins: Lifesaver or Moneymaker?

Medical Malpractice

If you’ve been anywhere near a newspaper, the Internet, or the evening news, you’ve surely caught snippets of the heated debate over the recently published Guidelines on Lifestyle Management to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk. Published by the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and backed by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, the guidelines come with a highly controversial risk calculator. Harvard University cardiologist Dr. John Abramson says, “… overtreatment [has] […]

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On 22/12/2013 by No Comments
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Five of the Worst Industrial Accidents in American History

Industrial Acidents

After the horrific collapse of a Bangladesh clothing factory last spring that left more than 900 workers dead or missing, the world was appalled. Because major American retailers such as Wal-Mart used the factory to produce their products, it prompted an outcry against American consumerism. We were confronted by our reliance on foreign workers, who we exploit. These workers are paid so little that it constitutes modern slave labor. But, while the treatment of foreign […]

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On 16/12/2013 by No Comments
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Are You Wanted? A Proactive Approach To Active Arrest Warrants

Criminal

Imagine getting pulled over for a routine traffic stop, only to find out that you have outstanding warrants against you. Something as simple as missing a court date, or failing to pay a traffic ticket, can result in a warrant. If you aren’t informed about this, it can hang over your head and strike when you least expect it. Taking a proactive approach will help you determine first, if any warrants exist, and second, help […]

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On 21/10/2013 by No Comments
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“Boogie Down Rides” for Cyclists’ Safety

Personal Injury

“Boogie Down Rides” for Safety Bronx Cyclists are hoping to draw attention to bicycling during the month of May. Artists, students, business-people, lawyers, doctors, families, and others who enjoy biking in the Bronx have come together to organize. They put together a series of events called the “Boogie Down Rides”. Check them out here. The goal of the events is twofold. Firstly, they aim to highlight the vast number of people who ride bikes in […]

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On 19/07/2012 by No Comments
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