Posted in Product Liability on September 29, 2015

When you buy a product, you expect it to work correctly and safely. You expect that the company will extensively test the product, and alert you to any recalls or safety concerns regarding the product. When a story surfaces like the recent investigation done against General Motors which suggests that GM not only knew about… read more

Posted in Product Liability, Wrongful Death on September 22, 2015

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, a child dies every 2 weeks and another is injured every 24 minutes in the U.S. as a result of furniture or TVs tipping over. Furniture giant IKEA has now issued safety warnings regarding their Malm dressers, which have been available for purchase since 2002. “Consumers should… read more

Posted in Medical Malpractice on September 15, 2015

A Texas neurosurgeon has been accused of wide-ranging medical malpractice charges involving 15 patients in the 2 year period between 2011 and 2013. Prosecutors allege that the doctor intentionally hurt his patients, and referred to the doctor’s hands and medical instruments as “deadly weapons.” The doctor is facing 5 counts of aggravated assault causing serious… read more

Posted in Helicopter Accidents on September 8, 2015

In Nigeria, a helicopter leaving an oil rig crashed into a lagoon, killing six passengers. The helicopter is owned by a Houston, Texas-based company that charters helicopters to oil and gas companies. There were six additional passengers on the helicopter who were taken to the hospital for injuries. The cause of the accident is still… read more