According to recent news reports from Grapevine Texas a 61-year-old woman from Plano has suffered critical injury after her car was struck by a wrong way driver on Sunday April 17 around 11:06 p.m. The injury auto accident occurred as the woman driving a Toyota sedan was headed south in the 4000 block of Hwy 121 and was struck by a Chevrolet SUV headed north in the southbound lane driven by a 29-year-old man from Denton. The woman was taken by air to Parkland Hospital where she was last listed in critical condition. The driver of the SUV was taken by air to Harris Methodist Hospital. The SUV driver has been arrested on a preliminary charge of intoxication assault.
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In the event that alcohol may have played a role in this injury accident a suspected drunk driver face civil charges for their actions in addition to any possible criminal charges. Furthermore if the alleged drunk driver had become intoxicated due to being over-served alcohol at a bar or restaurant prior to being involved in an injury accident an alcohol-serving entity may also bear liability for the accident due to Texas liquor liability laws. In the event that any type of negligent behavior by any involved parties is suspected of being a contributing factor to this wrong way wreck a third party investigation may be pursued that can look into such matters so that all liable parties can be brought to justice for their negligent actions.
– Dallas Personal Injury Attorney Michael Grossman
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Key Baby have issued a voluntary recall of approximately 14000 Natural Stages Infant Pacifiers that were sold from Sept. 2010 to March 2011 due to the possibility of a choking hazard. The affected pacifiers were sold in blue yellow and pink colors. The back plate width of the pacifier does not meet specific safety standards. Those with affected pacifiers should immediately discontinue usage of the pacifier and contact Key Baby at 800-447-1224 for a refund replacement or coupon. More information can be found at the Key Baby Pacifier Recall website.
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Its never a good thing to hear about recalls affecting products intended for use by children especially when the product is something that is used on a constant basis by a small child. When such recalls are announced there are any number of issues that may have resulted in such a product getting to market. While there have been no news reports regarding possible injuries caused by this product such unsafe products can cause severe injury and product manufacturers have a responsibility to consumers to ensure that their products do not cause harm especially when their products are intended for children.
– Texas Product Liability Attorney Michael Grossman
According to recent news reports from Denison Texas a 58-year-old woman from Texoma has suffered serious injury after a reported ATV rollover accident that occurred on Wednesday April 6 at 105 Putnam Lane. The victim was driving a four-wheeler when it apparently rolled over. The driver who was not wearing a helmet struck her head on a tree. She was taken by flight to a hospital in Dallas.
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All-terrain vehicle accidents as evidenced by this unfortunate wreck can lead to serious injury in a short amount of time. In certain instances depending on the particular circumstances of an injury accident an ATV manufacturer may bear liability in regards to the design of an ATV that may have increased its likelihood of rolling over. Other issues may have also played a role in this ATV wreck. If any type of negligence is suspected of having contributed to this ATV accident an independent investigation may be conducted that can look into the circumstances leading up to the wreck.
– Dallas ATV Rollover Accident Attorney Michael Grossman
According to recent news reports automaker Mercedes-Benz has recalled 137000 M-Class SUVs due to a possible cruise control issue. In affected cars the cruise control may not immediately shut off when the brake is applied. Mercedes-Benz sent a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on March 31 denoting the problem that affects 2000 to 2002 model year M-Class SUVs and 2000 to 2004 model year M-Class AMG SUVs. Cruise control can however still be disabled by using the controls on the steering wheel. The official recall will likely begin in September. Affected owners can contact Mercedes-Benz at 1-800-367-6372 for more information.
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While no reports of injury have made the news its easy to see how a failure to cancel cruise control by pressing a brake may lead to an accident especially if the driver is unaware of the possible issue. If your car may be affected by this recall take it into the dealership to make sure whether or not your vehicle is affected.
– Texas Product Liability Attorney Michael Grossman
Per recent news reports from Sherman Texas two people have suffered non-life-threatening injuries after their car was reportedly struck by an alleged drunk driver around 4 p.m. on Friday April 1 at the intersection of McGee St. and Alexander St. One driver involved in the two-car accident appeared drunk and was given a field sobriety test. That driver was subsequently taken into custody for suspected DUI.
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When an alleged drunk driver causes causes an accident in Texas that results in injury the driver can be held civilly liable for their negligent behavior regardless of whether or not they may also face criminal charges. Additionally Texas dram shop law works to hold negligent restaurants or bars accountable for drunk driving accidents should a bartender or server over-serve alcohol to a patron such that the patron becomes intoxicated and then gets behind the wheel of a car. If such a chain of events may have been involved in this injury auto accident an independent investigation may be conducted that can look into whether or not other parties may have played a role in this wreck.
– Dallas Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Michael Grossman
According to recent news reports from Council Bluffs Iowa a 10-year-old boy is in critical condition following a hotel pool accident that occurred on Tuesday March 29 at the Quality Inn & Suites. It is not currently known how long the child was in the pool before being discovered. The child was reported to have been breathing when found but his injuries have been described as life-threatening. The child was transported to Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.
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Many different issues may have contributed to this unfortunate pool accident from negligent supervision failure to prevent unattended children from getting into a pool area or possible deliberate negligent behavior by another person. When pool accidents occur due to the possible negligent actions of an involved person or entity an independent investigation may be conducted that can work to discover how such an accident occurred so that any liable parties can be brought to justice.
– Texas Hotel Pool Accident Attorney Michael Grossman
A recent recall listed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reports that Gerber Legendary Blades has recalled about 103000 Gerber Gator Combo Axes due to a possible laceration hazard. The product is a hybrid ax and knife where the knife can be stored in the axs handle; however injuries can occur as the knife can escape the axs handle when the ax is used to chop or hammer. Five injury reports of lacerations requiring stitches have been received by Gerber. The affected product was sold throughout the U.S. at Bass Pro Shops Dicks Sporting Goods and The Sportsmans Guide since March of 2005. Prices ranged from $28 to $60. The Gerber Combo Axe II is not affected by this recall. Those with the affected product are encouraged to remove the knife from the ax or to contact Gerber at 1-877-314-9130 or gerbergear.com to obtain a free handle cap that can be placed over the base of the ax in order to contain the knife for storage or transport.
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In the event that a person suffers injury due to a product that may be inherently dangerous an injured person may be able to pursue a product liability claim based on strict liability. Even though a product may have been manufactured and designed correctly it may still be an inherently unsafe object. In my humble estimation sticking a knife into the base of an ax would seem to be quite an unsafe combination especially if there are no mechanisms in place that keep the knife secure within the base.
– Texas Product Liability Attorney Michael Grossman
According to recent news reports from Houston Texas a two-year-old child has suffered injury after reportedly falling from the second-story balcony of an apartment complex located in the 6200 block of Pinemont on Sunday March 27 around 4 p.m. The child was transported to Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital then later taken by air to the Texas Medical Center. The childs current condition and the cause of the accident are currently unknown.
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When accidents happen to children that result in serious injury a number of issues must often be looked into in order to determine why such an accident could occur in the first place. Was the balcony unsafe in any way? Did the property owner know about any possible issues? Was the child being supervised? If negligent behavior by any involved entity is suspected of being a contributing factor to this unfortunate accident an independent investigation may be pursued that can look into such issues.
– Houston Personal Injury Lawyer Michael Grossman
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is investigating car seat heaters in order to ascertain their safety in connection to reports of burn injuries caused by such heated seats. According to burn doctor David Greenhalgh 105 degrees is the maximum temperature that such a heated seat should ever reach. Paralyzed people and those with sensory issues are especially susceptible to such possible injuries from heated seats. Greenhalgh said that he had treated one patient with third-degree burns due to a heated seat that reached 120 degrees in a certain spot. Recommendations for mitigating the opportunities for such accidents to occur are: disconnection of seat heaters when in use by those with sensory issues a maximum temp for car seat heaters and an automatic timer that will shut off such heaters.
– Texas Product Defect Attorney Michael Grossman
The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for 4.8 million Lasko Products box fans due to a possible motor electrical failure that may result in a fire risk. Lasko has received seven reports of fire but no reports of injury. Of the seven reported fire accidents two caused extensive property damage to a house and one caused damage to a barn. The affected fans were built in the U.S. and sold through merchandisers throughout the country from July 2002 to Dec. 2005. Consumers with affected models should immediately discontinue use. Lasko can be called at 877-445-1314 to request a fused plug safety adapter.
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Large scale recalls can be fearful due to the fact that such a large number of faulty products may be in use throughout the country. Additionally not all affected consumers may hear about the apparent defect before an accident occurs. Product manufacturers bear a legal responsibility to ensure that their products do not pose an injurious hazard to consumers. When such incidents occur that may result in injury a product manufacturer can be held civilly liable for the results of their negligence in allowing such a product to be mass-released.
– Texas Product Liability Lawyer Michael Grossman
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