Automobiles that run on fuels such as gasoline work by combusting the fuel within the cylinders of the vehicle’s engine. These combustions cause pistons to move, which translate the explosions into mechanical power. It goes without saying that gasoline is an...
3 ways traumatic injuries could lead to limb loss
A variety of unpredictable incidents could lead to serious injuries. Someone could get hurt due to poor facility maintenance at a business or rental property. They could end up injured when a product malfunctions or when motor vehicles collide. The traumatic injuries...
Vacuum cleaners recalled over dangerous fire hazard risk
Electricity powers many of the appliances and devices that make modern life possible. However, these devices can still be large fire risks. BISSELL has issued a recall for about 142,000 hand and floor vacuum cleaners over defective lithium-ion batteries. The...
Millions of anchor kits recalled over furniture tip-over risk
Furniture such as dressers and chests tend to be large because they need to be able to store as much clothing or items as possible for their owners. But that large size also makes them very heavy and dangerous for any children who manage to topple them over. Anchor...
Unrecalled Takata airbag inflators could still be potential hazards
Defective airbag inflators produced by Takata caused a wave of automobile recalls years ago. The inflators were prone to violently exploding on deployment. The explosions were so strong that they were enough to hurl shrapnel and metal parts into drivers and...
Are private pool owners liable for a child’s injuries?
The thrill of floating, the refreshing water and the ability to defy gravity are just some of the elements that make swimming pools irresistible to children. They may even try to swim and play in someone else’s pool when no one is looking, given their natural...
Is a dog owner strictly liable for a dog bite in New Mexico?
You would think a dog owner is always strictly liable for their dog no matter where you are in the United States, but that is not the case. Each state has its own way of determining liability when it comes to dog bites. The two broad categories are strict liability...
Rolling ball candy recalled after child choked to death
Children’s candy takes all shapes and forms, but one confection has such a dangerous design that its manufacturer has issued a recall. KGR Distribution Corporation and Cocco Candy of Turkey have issued a recall for the former’s Cocco Candy Rolling Candy over risks...
Consumer injuries caused by defective products
Consumers use different products every day, trusting that they are safe for their intended purposes. Unfortunately, some of them are not. If certain types of products are defective, an unsuspecting consumer can be seriously injured. Defect types A product may have a...
What are the distractions drivers commonly face?
The modern world offers countless conveniences and technological advances, many of which impact road safety. Although some advances are undeniably positive, from navigation systems to smartphones, drivers now navigate more potential distractions than ever as well....