BMW Has Voluntarily Recalled 1.6 Million Cars for Airbag Defects on the Heels of a Recent Honda Recall
On July 16, 2014, BMW announced a worldwide, voluntary recall of approximately 1.6 million cars for an airbag defect that has caused similar recalls by other major car manufacturers. Just eight days earlier, on July 8, 2014, Honda expanded an earlier recall for the same airbag issue to a total of 1,000,000 vehicles. In late […]
Who is Responsible if Someone Is Injured or Killed When an Airplane Pilot Makes an Emergency or Other Landing?
On July 27, 2014, the pilot of a small plane killed a 36-year-old father and critically injured the man’s young daughter when he made an emergency landing on the Florida beach on which the father and daughter were strolling. Three days later, the nine-year-old child died, as well. Neither the pilot nor the passenger of […]
Attention 2014 Harley Owners: Harley-Davidson Has Recalled Motorcycles for Ignition-switch Defects
On August 1, 2014, the National Highway Safety Traffic Administration (NHTSA) announced that Harley-Davidson will be recalling motorcycles around the world for the same type of ignition-switch defects that have prompted recalls by GM, Chrysler, and Volkswagen. A total of 4,500 bikes will be recalled, worldwide, including more than 3,300 from the United States. According […]
Bike Safety: Important Tips from The Killino Firm, P.C.
Bicyclists share our nation’s roads with cars and other motor vehicles, particularly during warm-weather months. Many people bike to work, while others enjoy bicycling purely for enjoyment or physical exercise. This fun and healthful activity can lead to tragedy, however, if motorists and bicyclists fail to follow traffic laws and take precautions to prevent accidents. […]
The Killino Firm, P.C. Helps Victims of Car, Bus, and Truck Accidents Caused by Violations of Safety Regulations
The violation of federal safety regulations and other traffic laws can directly result in the serious injury or death of members of the public who drive or ride as passengers on public roads, streets, and highways. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has already shut down numerous truck and bus companies in the first […]
The Killino Firm, P.C. Helps People Who Have Been Injured in Truck and Car Accidents
The nationally reported New Jersey Turnpike truck accident that left one person dead and comedian Tracy Morgan critically injured in June 2014 was followed by at least three additional fatal truck accidents, prompting renewed focus by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and others about driver fatigue, the responsibilities of employers of truck drivers, the […]
The Killino Firm, P.C. Recovers Compensation for Injuries Caused by Defective Airbags and Other Car Defects
Large automakers regularly recall cars and other motor vehicles for defects that endanger the safety of users of the recalled cars as well as others on our roads and highways. In many cases, cars are recalled for defective airbags or other safety features required by law. On July 8, 2014, for example, Honda expanded an […]
The Killino Firm, P.C. Protects Consumers Injured by Defective Motorcycles
In early July 2014, Harley-Davidson identified a defect in certain of its touring motorcycles and issued a voluntary recall of more than 66,000 bikes to protect consumers’ safety. Touring and CVO Touring series motorbikes manufactured between July 1, 2013, and May 7, 2014, were reportedly recalled due to the improper installation of the motorbikes’ front […]
The Killino Firm, P.C. Helps Victims of Bike and Car Accidents
During warm-weather months, both children and adults spend more time riding bikes, and many of them engage in this popular activity on our nation’s streets and roads. Though bicyclists may create certain hazards for pedestrians and drivers of cars, bicyclists are at far greater risk of injury if they are hit by a car, bus, […]
The Killino Firm, P.C. Helps Those Injured by Recalled and and Other Defective Vehicles
On June 16, 2014, General Motors (GM) recalled another 3.36 million cars for faulty ignition switches. The latest recall is in addition to an earlier 2.6-million-vehicle recall of Chevrolet Cobalts and other small cars for the same defect and includes Buick LaCrosses, Chevrolet Impalas, Cadillac DeVilles, and others with model years from 2000 through 2014. […]
