Hyundai Recalls 44,000 Santa Fe Sport SUVs Following Four Engine Fire Reports
Hyundai Motor Company is recalling tens of thousands of Santa Fe Sport SUVs amid concerns that problem with the anti-lock brake computers could spark a fire, even when a vehicle is parked. While owners of the recalled SUVs can continue to drive their vehicles, they are advised to park outside, away from structures and other […]
Study Finds Past Trucker Driving Behavior Can Be Used to Predict Future Crash Risk
Is it possible to predict a trucker’s future crash risk? A new study suggests that’s the case, identifying more than two dozen separate truck driving violations/convictions that appear to increase the likelihood of a future accident. The Killino Firm’s Truck Accident Lawyers believe the victims of reckless and negligent truckers deserve compensation for their pain and suffering. […]
Nissan Recalls 203,000+ Frontier, Titan Pickup Trucks That Could Rollaway While Parked
If you own a Nissan Frontier or Titan pickup truck, expect to be hearing from the automaker soon. Starting November 1st, Nissan will be issuing recall notices to the owners of more than 203,000 Model Year 2020 through 2023 Frontier and Titan pickups. Apparently, a defective parking brake mechanism could cause some of those vehicles […]
Goodyear Finally Agrees to Recall Deadly RV Tires Linked to 8 Deaths, Dozens of Injuries
If you own a Class A motorhome or RV, you might want to check your tires. Goodyear has finally recalled tens of thousands of RV tires linked to dozens of injuries and deaths since 1998. While the tires were discontinued more than 20 years ago, federal regulators are concerned that some could still be in […]
Teenage Truckers Eyed as Answer to Driver Shortage. But What About Safety?
People as young as 18 could soon be driving cargo-laden big rigs across state lines. Federal regulators and the trucking industry are hoping that a soon-to-be-launched pilot apprenticeship program for underage drivers will eventually help alleviate a severe trucker shortage that has helped hobble the nation’s supply chain. However, critics contend that the program is […]
Truck Accident News: U.S. Traffic Deaths Surged in First Half of 2021
Traffic deaths surged in the first half of 2021, a sign that truckers and other motorists have not abandoned many of the reckless driving habits they’ve acquired during the Coronavirus pandemic. The Killino Firm’s Truck Accident Lawyers believe the victims of negligent and careless drivers deserve compensation for their pain and suffering. If you or someone […]
As Motorcycles Grow in Popularity, So Does the Danger
Motorcycles are becoming more and more popular as a mode of transportation. But with the approach of warm weather and summer travel, the risk of serious and fatal motorcycle crashes is growing. To avoid tragedy, bikers and the drivers of other motor vehicles must make every effort to share the road safely. The Killino Firm’s […]
Cybex International Settles CPSC Charges Over Recalled Exercise Machines
The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has hit Cybex International with a nearly $8 million civil penalty in connection with two recently recalled exercise machines. According to the Commission, the settlement will resolve allegations that Cybex failed to immediately report that its Arm Curl and Smith Press Machines contained a defect or created an […]
When an Injury While Exercising Can Lead to a Lawsuit
Whether you’re working out at the local health club or using in-home gym equipment to get fit, exercise-related injuries are always a risk. And while some injuries result from overexertion or poor technique, far too many occur due to defectively designed or manufactured equipment, dangerous premises, or negligence on the part of a fitness center […]
Snowplow Accidents: An Unrecognized Winter Hazard
During the coldest months of the year, snowplows, salt trucks, and other snow removal vehicles are common sights in many regions of the United States. But while keeping the roadways clear and safe must be a priority in the winter, these heavy trucks also pose unique dangers of their own, especially when slick roads and […]
