When you buy a motor vehicle, you have certain expectations. Above all, you may rely on the manufacturer or seller to provide you with a safe vehicle. For that reason, it is important to know about the availability of Safety Watch Lists. Without question, the prospect of getting behind the wheel of an unsafe vehicle […]
Something went wrong with your vehicle. You’re not exactly sure what occurred, but you suffered horrific injuries. It could be that you were involved in a rollover accident. Perhaps the seat belt failed. It could be that there was a problem with barely new tires or the safety restraint system. Whatever the case, you should […]
You know the importance of using a car seat. You carefully strap Junior in, even for a ride around the corner. Of course, no one really expects to be in a car accident. When your child is injured, you can’t help but wonder. Were the damages worse because of a defective car seat? It could […]
Here’s a scenario for you: You decide to buy a new microwave. Upon your first use of the product, you noticed the food isn’t as warm as it should be. As you try to figure out what the problem could be, a short in the wire causes a fire and burns your hands. The microwave is destroyed […]
Christmas is over and your children are now breaking in their new toys. As your daughter is playing with her new toy, she suddenly cries out in pain. You notice a large gash on the palm of her hand. You rush her to the emergency room where the wound requires stitches. Later, you discover that […]
We’ve all heard of “kicking the tires” before purchasing a new vehicle. But, does that really mean much of anything? Will a little jerk of the foot find evidence of defective tires? Of course not. Tire defects are responsible for a large number of accidents. Many vehicle crashes with substandard tires are serious ones that […]