Florida Teen Athlete Killed by Stray Baseball
A straight-A student and member of the ROTC program at Ribault High School in Jacksonville, Florida, died in an accident on October 2011 while at baseball practice. As reported at foxsportsflorida.com, the 17-year-old was hit in the head by a baseball from a teammate’s line drive that bounced off the metal batting screen. Rescue workers […]
Who is Responsible for Defective Car Injuries?
Like all product liability claims, lawsuits involving injuries from a defective vehicle can be complex and involve a myriad of potentially liable parties. Make sure your product liability attorney has experience in defective vehicle lawsuits, and it will improve your chances of a successful recovery for your injuries. Your vehicle passed through many different hands […]
Car Strikes Back of Garbage Truck, Killing Worker
A Florida Waste Management worker lost his life in a tragic accident in Brevard County in September 2011. According to a report at orlandosentinel.com, a car hit the back of a garbage truck, killing one worker and injuring another. The two men were loading tree limbs into the garbage truck when the 27-year-old woman hit […]
Nearby Residents of Airport Live in Fear of Airplane Crashes
Residents near a small airport in Pembroke Pines, FL are increasingly concerned over the number of small airplane crashes every year at the airport. According to a report at sun-sentinel.com, there are up to a dozen airplane crashes every year at small, general aviation airports in Broward and Palm Beach counties. One nearby resident says […]
Defective Cribs Can Choke Infants
On September 29, 2011 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a nationwide recall of defective drop-side baby cribs. Health Canada also announced a recall of the defective cribs, which pose an entrapment, suffocation and fall hazard to babies. The crib’s maker, Sherman, Inc., participated in the voluntary product recall. The crib’s drop-side rail […]
No Added Benefit from Reebok Easy Tone Shoes, says FTC
Popular shoe maker, Reebok, reached a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over Reebok’s controversial Easy Tone shoes. Reebok marketed the shoes as a way for consumers to tone their legs and backsides merely by wearing the shoes. However, an FTC investigation and a class action lawsuit over Reebok’s claims revealed that it was […]
Pandora is the Latest Service Sued for Privacy Violations
The class action lawsuit filed against Pandora is the latest in a string of invasion of privacy allegations stemming from Internet-based services. Pandora is the music streaming service popular on work computers across the country. Users can customize playlists and create their own radio stations based on their preferences. However, a man in Michigan says Pandora breaches […]
Motorcyclist Collides with Elderly Man on Small Motorized Bike
In September 2011 an officer on a motorcycle collided with a 61-year-old man on a small-motorized bicycle in Brevard County. The motorcycle collision sent both men flying into the air, and they both landed on opposite sides of the highway, according to a report at cfnews13.com. The 61-year-old died as a result. At around 7:30 in […]
CDC Launches “Parents are the Key” Program
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the annual number of 16- and 17-year-old drivers involved in fatal car crashes decreased by 36 percent from 2004 to 2008. This is promising news for parents and teens, and parents should take this opportunity to encourage safe driving habits that will last well beyond […]
