Drive DeVilbiss, a manufacturer of medical equipment, has issued a recall for four of its portable bed rails after it was found to pose a serious risk of entrapment. Numerous instances of people getting trapped between the rails and the bed have been reported, with at least two known deaths associated with the product. Anyone [...]
In decades past, it was common for construction companies to build houses and other structures with materials that are no longer considered safe for use in construction. Among all these sorts of materials, none are more infamous than asbestos, which is a shockingly common hazard in many older buildings. But what exactly is asbestos, and [...]
The pilot and two passengers were killed in a Cessna plane crash a little after 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 21, 2021, near the Chadron Municipal Airport in Northwest Nebraska. The crash involved a Cessna 310 aircraft that had just taken off from Runway 30 at the airport. All three persons on board the aircraft [...]
Every once in a while, you may hear about a product being recalled for being “defective” in some way. These product recalls are essential for ensuring the safety of consumers and getting potentially dangerous products out of the marketplace. But what exactly does it mean for a product to be defective? […]
When it comes to placing blame for auto accidents, there are few issues that receive more attention than speeding. Given how common it is for people to drive above the speed limit, though, not everyone understands why it is considered such a big deal. What makes speeding such a big deal when it comes to [...]
If a person’s death is due to the negligent conduct of another party, such as the actions of a drunk driver or a medical mistake when a patient is under a doctor’s supervision the family of the victim may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim for compensation for their family member’s untimely death. [...]
Have you been injured in an e-scooter accident in Nashville? You may be able to claim compensation if you can prove who was liable for the accident. E-scooters have become increasingly popular in Nashville, as they have across the country, but accidents do still happen despite recalls of some models and an attempt by the [...]
If you, or a member of your family, are still in possession of a Peloton Tread+ or Tread treadmill, you should be aware that the product has been recalled by the manufacturer after complaints of serious injuries and a fatality. Peloton initially refused to recall its products, claiming that they were safe to use, but [...]
If you have been a victim of a truck accident in Tennessee and have survived, you will be wondering how to obtain compensation if either the truck driver or the truck company (or both) was to blame for the accident. Few truck accidents leave smaller vehicles intact without damage and the occupants of the vehicle [...]
Truck accidents are more likely to cause horrific injuries and fatalities than any other type of accident in Tennessee. It’s not that truck drivers are any worse drivers than any other road user. It’s just that the vehicles they drive are so much heavier and larger in size than any other vehicles on the road. [...]
