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IKEA Settles Wrongful Death Lawsuits Based on Dresser Tipping Injuries
After several months of an ineffective response to claims that its products caused lethal injuries to owners, Swedish furniture maker IKEA has recently settled three products liability lawsuits filed against the company based on the deaths of small children caused by IKEA products. While owners of IKEA dressers had been complaining of tipping injuries… Read More »
Serious Accidents Caused by Road Debris
We’ve all seen it—a mattress flapping wildly against the roof of a car, a ladder bouncing violently with every bump in the road. Poorly secured cargo can pose a serious hazard to other drivers. A recent study took a look at the frequency of car accidents caused by road debris, and the rate at… Read More »
Why Do Lane-Drift Collisions Happen?
Drifting out of your lane of traffic can be the result of a momentary lapse in attention, but it can also have serious consequences, or serve as a sign of a serious issue with your ability to drive safely. One safety research organization recently looked at the most common causes for lane drift accidents…. Read More »
Recent Accidents Take Lives of Teacher and Student from MSD of Wayne Township
Two recent accidents took the lives of both a teacher and a young student, both from within the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township in Indianapolis. The deaths are two examples of a troubling recent trend affecting US roads, where the rate of fatal car accidents seems to be continually increasing without a clear… Read More »
Red Light Cameras Save Lives, Study Finds
Red light cameras are not permitted in Indiana, but once you drive across the border into Illinois, you’ll find them. Many drivers resent the automated red-light enforcement mechanisms, but studies have shown time and again that red light cameras increase driver safety and save lives. A recent study conducted by the Insurance Institute for… Read More »
Recall of E. Coli-Tainted Flour Expanded Once Again
A recall of baking flour found to contain the E. Coli bacteria which began months ago has been expanded yet again to encompass a wider timeframe of flour production. The recall was expanded in response to the manufacturer receiving confirmation of four more cases of E. Coli linked to their flour. General Mills, the… Read More »
Protect Your Right to Recovery After a Truck Accident
Truck accidents can take an enormous physical and financial toll on victims. Learn more below about the steps you should take if you find yourself involved in an accident with a tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, or semi-truck in Indiana. Document your claim After a truck accident, your physical health is most important. Seek care in an… Read More »
Summertime Brings Increased Crash Risk for Teens
When teens are home for the summer, they have more free time to spend honing their driving skills. Unfortunately, this means that the number of teen deaths on the road soars as well. Learn about some of the causes of teen driving accidents and what you can do to prevent them below. Starting with… Read More »
Legendary Musician Prince Dies Without a Will
Even those who are young or in excellent health can end up passing away under unpredictable and tragic circumstances. It is for this reason that any adult should have a will, and especially any adult with children or substantial assets. Nevertheless, the American Bar Association estimates that roughly 55% of all Americans die intestate… Read More »
Lawsuit Filed Against Makers of DaVinci Robotic Surgical System for Permanent Damage to Organs
After experiencing life-threatening injuries that she alleges occurred due to an improperly-insulated component of the system, a 44-year-old woman has filed a lawsuit against Intuitive Surgical, the makers of the Da Vinci robotic surgical system. The woman’s lawsuit claims that the injuries she experienced have left her permanently disfigured, and she is requesting damages… Read More »
