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Historic Industrial Accidents Resulting From Corporate Negligence

We like to believe modern workplaces, even in industrial settings that pose inherent risks due to the products being produced, are safe for employees. A lot of progress has been made in recent decades thanks to regulating bodies such as the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and a plethora of industry-specific entities intended to…

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All About Lithium-Ion Explosions

Earlier this year, HP recalled more than 50,000 laptops due to overheating and melting lithium-ion batteries. A year earlier, Samsung dealt with a PR nightmare when many of their new Galaxy Note 7 phones were catching fire due to faulty lithium-ion batteries. They had to issue a recall not once, but twice due to a…

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Quantum Liabilities: Who Would Be at Fault If You Were Hurt Using a “Star Trek” Transporter?

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What You Need to Know About Riding a Motorcycle in Alabama

Riding a motorcycle can be one of the most thrilling ways of getting around town, often providing an unmatched feeling of freedom during an otherwise normal commute. However, since some legislation has recently changed, everyone may not be aware of the current Alabama motorcycle laws and others may have questions about what they’re legally required…

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Safe Summer Drinking

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Why Auto Recalls Matter

According to data compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), more than 42.6 million Americans were affected by 899 new recalls of vehicles, auto equipment, child safety seats and tires in 2017. Even worse, these astronomical numbers are low when compared to recent years. 2015 saw more than 86.3 million safety recalls, and…

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The Legal and Societal Implications of Self-Driving Trucks

Autonomous trucking is a big deal these days. While many are enthusiastic advocates, others are concerned about what autonomous trucking would mean for society and the industry as a whole. (more…)

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How Does the Consumer Product Safety Commission Work?

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) was established through the Consumer Product Safety Act of 1972. It is the federal government organization that evaluates consumer products, catalogs and analyzes industry safety studies and consumer complaints, and coordinates recall efforts for unsafe consumer products.1 (more…)

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A History of Defective Medical Devices

Many medical devices manufactured for public use work well and pose little to no risk to the general public when used as prescribed, but the success rate is nowhere near perfect. Even the most well intentioned medical professionals can do more harm than good by using faulty medical products while treating patients. (more…)

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5 Things Your Attorney Forgets To Tell You About Your Personal Injury

In your initial meeting with an attorney, a lot of ground is covered. You may discuss what happened or how you’ve been affected. Often times, so much needs to be discussed that the basics can be pushed into the background: The most important thing is that you GET BETTER. Most cases can’t proceed without you…

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