What Should I Do If My Car Is Part of the Takata Airbag Recall?
Since the Takata airbag recall was first announced, it has been repeatedly expanded as more and more vehicles are revealed to contain the dangerous airbags. With the list of vehicles involved in the recall continuously expanding, many vehicle owners may be unaware that their car or truck has been included in the Takata airbag recall. How Can […]
Guess What? Curtis Miner Was Inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
We are proud to announce that personal injury attorney and Colson Hicks Eidson partner Curtis B. Miner, Esq. was recently inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL). Curtis was inducted into IATL during the organization’s Annual Meeting, which was April 5-8, 2017. What Is the International Academy of Trial Lawyers? Founded in 1954, the International […]
Is Apple Responsible for FaceTime Distracted Driving Crashes?
It was Christmas eve as a family of four pulled up to a line of cars caught by a traffic jam. The father of that family slowed their car, but the vehicle directly behind them didn’t. A 20-year-old driver slammed his vehicle into this family’s car causing major injuries and one devastating loss. Now the […]
14-Year-Old Florida Girl Severely Burned After Gas Can Explodes
A 14-year-old girl is reportedly fighting for her life after she was severely burned during a New Year’s Eve bonfire in Fort Pierce, Florida. The girl was roasting marshmallows when a nearby gas can exploded and engulfed her in flames. Friends were able to put the fire out, but they were also burned. After being […]
Could Your Ford Explorer Be Poisoning You?
What if we told you that the number one midsized SUV in the U.S. could be making you sick? It’s a case of toxic exposure, and one of the country’s largest automakers might be trying to sweep the problem under the rug. This month Colson Hicks Eidson is exploring toxic tort issues, so are you […]
How the Takata Airbag Recall Could Have Been Prevented
The Takata airbag recall has resulted in vehicle occupants suffering catastrophic injuries and death. However, could it have been completely avoided? A recent article in Fortune makes the case for how the Takata airbag recall could have been prevented. What Could Takata Have Done to Avoid Making Dangerous Airbags? We have blogged about the Takata recall on multiple occasions. During […]
Why Are Unsecured Soccer Goal Posts a Danger to Children?
Statistics collected by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) show that tip-over accidents involving unsecured soccer goals injure more than 200 children in the U.S. each year. In some cases, these accidents may also cause fatalities. Soccer goalposts are top-heavy objects that can weigh several hundred pounds. When these goals are not anchored to the […]
Is My Ford Explorer Affected by Carbon Monoxide Leaks?
Ford and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have launched an investigation into reports of police utility vehicles leaking carbon monoxide into the passenger cabin. These are modified versions of the popular Ford Explorer SUV. However, this possible auto defect may also affect regular consumer Ford Explorers. NHTSA claims it is aware of three accidents involving […]
Does My Vehicle Have an Unfixed Recall?
Millions of vehicles with unfixed recalls are being driven on roads across the country. These vehicles may contain dangerous product defects that are capable of causing serious injuries or deaths. For example, Takata airbag inflators can deploy with excessive force. In this case, the canisters that house the inflators can burst open and send shrapnel into […]
Twelve Killed in Costa Rica Plane Crash on New Year’s Eve
Ten Americans and two Costa Rican pilots died after their plane crashed into a hill shortly after taking off in Punta Islita, Costa Rica. Two doctors from Clearwater, Florida and their children were killed in the crash. A couple from Scarsdale, New York and their three children were also killed. In addition, a 33-year old […]
