As the temperature goes up over the summer months, so does the national rate of deaths and serious injury among ATV riders and passengers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has put out a recent statement urging safety, particularly during the summer months. (more…) Read More
According to a recent report based on insurance claims data, dog bite injury costs reached nearly $479 million in 2011, accounting for roughly one-third of all homeowner insurance liability claims paid out. (more…) Read More
Trampolines can be fun entertainment and exercise devices, but they can also be dangerous, especially for children. As summer approaches and kids get out of school, it is important to keep in mind the following safety steps that may help prevent trampoline injuries. (more…) Read More
Two recent studies highlight the dramatic effects children can suffer from a traumatic brain injury, which could occur as a result of an automobile accident, trip and fall or any other incident in which the child suffers a head trauma. ▸ Traumatic Brain Injury Lawsuits (more…) Read More
For this year’s Brain Injury Awareness Month, which runs throughout the month of March, government safety officials are focusing on raising awareness of the traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) during youth sports. However, a head injury can also occur from an auto accident, slip and fall, work… Read More
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential Carnival Splendor passenger lawsuits for individuals who were stranded on the cruise ship following a fire in the engine room. As a result of apparent negligence, recklessness and a lack of preparation for such a foreseeable… Read More
Last year, there was a substantial increase in the size of the largest product liability jury awards against big businesses, including two major punitive damage awards in hormone replacement therapy lawsuits against Pfizer’s Prempro, which seem to reflect an American public that is fed up with… Read More
As we mentioned yesterday, an investigative report aired last night on CBS Evening News about Yamaha Rhino rollovers. As would be expected, Yamaha released a statement after the broadcast defending the “safety record” of the Yamaha Rhino, apparently dismissing the hundreds of deaths and serious injuries… Read More
Tonight on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, there will coverage of the Yamaha Rhino problems which have caused hundreds of serious and fatal injuries throughout the United States. (more…) Read More
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) promoted dog bite prevention practices last week in hopes of reducing the number of adults and children who suffer an animal attack injury. Dog Bite Prevention Week was May 17 through May 23, with the CDC indicating that most of… Read More
