Washington, D.C. — Today the National Transportation Safety Board determined that last year’s fatal tour bus accident near Dolan Springs, Ariz. was a result of the driver being distracted by his manipulation of the driver’s side door as he was traveling about 70 mph on a divided highway. As the driver attended to the door, [...]
On June 22 the National Transportation Safety Board will hold a public Board meeting on its investigation into a multiple-fatality, single-vehicle tour bus accident that occurred last year near Dolan Springs, Ariz. The purpose of the meeting will be to determine probable cause of the accident and to consider proposed safety recommendations to reduce the [...]
Elder maltreatment includes several types of violence that occur among those ages 60 and older. The violence usually occurs at the hands of a caregiver or a person the elder trusts. There are six types of elder maltreatment: Physical—This occurs when an elder is injured as a result of hitting, kicking, pushing, slapping, burning, or [...]
Elder maltreatment is a significant public health problem. Each year, hundreds of thousands of adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited. In the United States alone, over 500,000 older adults are believed to be abused or neglected each year. These statistics are likely an underestimate because many victims are unable [...]
Personal injury lawsuits often involve a number of emotional and psychological disorders in addition to medical and financial issues. One psychological disorder commonly found in conjunction with serious accidents is post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD. PTSD is a psychosocial disorder that develops after an instance or period of severe trauma or stress. PTSD is classified [...]
Truck accidents are some of the most devastating accidents out there, and the reason are fairly obvious. Trucks, and when I say trucks I’m referring to semi-trucks or tractor trailer trucks, are the largest vehicle on the road, outweighing most other vehicles by thousands of pounds. And when one of those trucks hits another vehicle, [...]
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Stinnette Law, a Clearwater personal injury law firm serving Pinellas county, has launched a new marketing campaign reflecting their longtime commitment to customer service. The campaign, which includes a new logo, website, and robust outdoor marketing strategy, highlights the firm’s commitment to providing quality customer service. Walk into Stinnette Personal Injury Law offices, and you [...]
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: “Shrek Forever After 3D” Collectable Drinking [...]
As the prime ATV riding season kicks into gear, so does the increase in deaths. Just last month, CPSC staff was aware through media reports of at least 40 fatalities between April 1st and April 30th, including 12 involving children younger than 16 years of age. CPSC data indicates that ATV-related deaths jump on average [...]
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: General Electric®-branded 12-cup digital coffee makers [...]