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Ford Issues Recall over Safety Issues
Automobile manufacturing giant Ford Motor Co. issued a massive safety recall that together includes roughly 380,000 vehicles. The following list is a breakdown of the affected vehicles. If this recall includes your vehicle, please do not hesitate to have it checked out by an auto maintenance professional. Ford Windstar vans from 1998-2003: Ford states that […]
Corporate Misconduct Hurts the Environment and Consumers
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accused a German automaker of deceptive practices in its emissions tests. Earlier this month, the EPA accused Volkswagen of using a particular software – called a “defeat device” – in its cars in order to make its diesel-powered engines appear to have lower levels of emission than they […]
Recall of Huffy Bicycles Due to Crash Hazard
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently instituted a recall for Huffy bicycles equipped with front disc brakes. The CPSC has recalled all model year 2014 Huffy TR 745 and TR-S 740 bicycles due to a defect in the design of the bicycle. Specifically, an open quick release lever on the bike’s front wheel […]
Recent Court Decision Upholds Goodyear Tire Sanctions
The Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals recently affirmed a court order sanctioning Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. for misconduct during the discovery process of a lawsuit. The litigation alleged that Goodyear manufactured a defective and unsafe tire. In a 2-1 decision, the Ninth Circuit held that the sanctions imposed on Goodyear and two lawyers […]
Guardrails Pose Dangerous Conditions on Highways
Trinity Industries, Inc. is a globally dominant producer and seller of highway guardrails, and is also the subject of an ongoing criminal investigation. Trinity is facing accusations that recent changes to the design of its guardrails have caused injuries and deaths in highway automobile accidents. Specifically, Trinity’s ET-Plus guardrail reportedly can jam, spearing into a […]
Can I Sue If I’m Injured Due To a Tire Blowout?
Tire Blowouts are a great danger on the Road The most common source of tire blowout is under pressurization of tires. This is a well-documented and undisputable fact. It is critical to repeatedly and frequently check tire pressure on commercial trucks, especially tracker trailer trucks. Tracker Trailers are regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT). […]
What are my rights if I’m injured in a Construction Accident or at a Construction Site?
Boston, like many other major cities, is under a seemingly constant stream of major construction. And with plans to increase the available housing in the city and surrounding areas over the next few years – not to mention the looming possibility of hosting the 2024 Summer Olympic Games – even more construction is on the […]
Americans Injured Abroad by Acts of Terrorism May Be Entitled to Compensation
Sadly, terrorism and terrorist attacks are an unfortunate part of the modern world. United States courts are now hearing an influx of cases involving victims of terrorist attacks seeking monetary compensation for the horror inflicted upon them. The United States Anti-Terrorism Act is a more than two-decade-old law that permits victims of U.S.-designated foreign terrorist […]
Boston Globe Profiles Woeful State of Elevator Safety Inspections in Massachusetts
In November 2014 the Boston Globe reported that more than one third of the registered elevators in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts had expired inspection certificates.[i] According to the audit by the office of state Auditor Suzanne M. Bump, only 25,250 elevators, or 64 percent, of the 39,461 registered elevators had valid inspection certificates as of […]
Can a Ski Resort Be Sued After a Skiing Accident?
Ski Area Operators Have Legal Duties To Make Skiing Safe As ski season comes to its conclusion, it is important to review both the legal duties of recreational skiers as well the as operators of ski resorts in Massachusetts. Pursuant to the Massachusetts Ski Safety Act (MSSA), a ski operator shall maintain their premises “in […]