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Category: Defective Products
Accidents Do Happen At Theme Parks and Resorts
August 14, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsIn May we published a blog titled Amusement Rides - Are They Worth The Risk? The blog covered reported accidents in 2014. This summer we are already seeing accidents at theme parks not only involving injuries, but also deaths. This is an important subject to regularly review.
Grill Safety Tips: Keeping the Cookout Safe for You and Your Guests
July 23, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsNice weather usually leads to fun in the sun and an itch to fire up the grill. Without a doubt, the smell of burgers and hotdogs grilling can be intoxicating for some; however, Ft. Myers personal injury attorney Randall Spivey and his team want you and your family to enjoy the food and keep the cookout as safe as possible.
Can You Sue if You Were Hurt by Fireworks?
July 21, 2015 | Category: Defective Products, Wrongful DeathFor many in Florida and across the country, the Fourth of July is a time of celebration and patriotism. Once nightfall hits, many people like to light up the sky with a variety of fireworks that often prove to be spectacular displays of color and beauty. Unfortunately, though, some of the celebrations involving fireworks end in injury or, in some instances, tragedy.
Lawsuit Filed Against Boeing for Toxic Cabin Fumes
July 15, 2015 | Category: Defective Products, Wrongful DeathNBC Today reported on June 23, 2015 that four flight attendants who were taken seriously ill after complaining of noxious chemical fumes in the cabin of Alaska Airlines Flight 769 on July 12, 2013, have filed a lawsuit against Boeing. Two flight attendants passed out.
Fake or Counterfeit Goods Are Not A Bargain and Can Be Dangerous
July 13, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsThe National Crime Prevention Council says that almost anything can be counterfeited, and is. We may be familiar with counterfeit apparel, handbags, CDs and DVDs which are available at flea markets and street vendors, but we may not realize that auto parts, parts for airplanes and spacecraft have also been counterfeited.
Too Hot To Handle - Big Risk For Children Using Playground Equipment
July 10, 2015 | Category: Child Injuries, Defective ProductsParks and playgrounds are popular destinations for children, but playground equipment may be "Too Hot To Handle." Playgrounds can be deceptively hotter than one realizes.
What Public Warning Systems Protect You During Thunderstorms?
July 6, 2015 | Category: Defective Products, Wrongful DeathThe phrase "Lightning Capital" is often used to describe Florida because Florida has more thunderstorms and lightning strikes each year than anywhere else in the United States. With having more lightning strikes, comes more deaths and injuries from lightning.
Could A Balcony Collapse Signal A Construction Defect?
July 1, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsBalconies collapse more frequently than one would expect. Just a couple of weeks ago, on June 16, 2015, CNN reported that an apartment balcony collapsed during a birthday party in Berkeley, California. Should a person be injured, or die, in a balcony collapse accident as the result of a design or building flaw, the architect, engineer, general contractor or subcontractor may be liable for negligent design and/or construction.
Fireworks Injuries - Public Displays Have Dangers
June 29, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsThe fourth of July is best known for its fireworks displays. Beautiful colors and shapes fill our skies as we celebrate with families and friends at public displays. However, these public fireworks displays have been linked to serious personal injuries. Fireworks device malfunctions along with misuse have caused numerous injuries and deaths.
What Is The First Question To Ask When Purchasing A Vehicle?
June 26, 2015 | Category: Defective ProductsWhat is the first question a vehicle buyer should ask when purchasing a vehicle? It may not be reliability, comfort, status and gas mileage. It is what safety features does the vehicle have. Consumers and manufacturers are putting safety at the top of their lists.