Recent Product Recalls Highlight Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Dangers
Every year, thousands of people across the United States suffer severe and potentially fatal injuries because of carbon monoxide exposure. Far too often in these cases, a defective boiler, CO alarm, or other recalled product allowed this deadly gas to accumulate in an enclosed space completely unnoticed. The Killino Firm’s carbon monoxide poisoning lawyers believe […]
Hand Sanitizer Poisonings and Injuries Surge Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
As the novel coronavirus continues to spread in communities across the nation, hand sanitizer products are flying off store shelves. But while hand sanitizer can help slow transmission of COVID-19, a growing number of reports have also linked such products to poisonings, burns, and other serious injuries. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention […]
Defective Car Jack and Jack Stand Failures Implicated in Thousands of Injuries
Every year, thousands of amateur mechanics and automobile enthusiasts suffer severe and potentially fatal injuries when a car jack or jack stand collapses as they’re working beneath a vehicle. Sometimes, car jack and jack stand injuries result from improper use. But in many cases, the devices were defective or sold with inadequate instructions for use. […]
Beach Umbrella and Outdoor Canopy Injuries: An Overlooked Summer-Time Danger
Every summer, millions of Americans retreat to the shade of a beach umbrella, patio umbrella, or pop-up canopy as they relax at the shore, enjoy backyard barbecues and other outdoor meals, and lounge poolside at home or while vacationing at hotels and resorts. Unfortunately, most remain completely unaware that these popular summer implements can pose […]
Child Washing Machine Injuries – Lock Your Washing Machine
Toddlers trapped in front loading washing machines have made headlines recently. A Florida toddler playing with his sibling was trapped in a front-loading washer–he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Two months earlier, a two-year-old in China climbed into a washer for fun but she got stuck in the drum and her parents were unable […]
Defective Products Are Causing More ATV and ROV or Utility Vehicle Recalls – And Injuries
People who ride an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and Recreational Off-Highway vehicle (ROV) enjoy the thrill and exhilaration of off-road adventure, but far too often these vehicles cause serious injuries and even death. Many ATV and ROV accidents maybe in part be due to driver error, but a defective auto part is far too often involved—and […]
Full-Face Snorkel Mask Drownings
For decades, drowning has been the leading cause of death for tourists in Hawaii — far greater than the national average and many more tourists than residents drown. Snorkeling is the most common cause of injury-related death in the islands, but there’s an alarming increase in snorkeling-related deaths: only 19 people drowned while snorkeling between […]
Injuries Resulting From Porch & Deck Collapse
Deck Collapse is a greater problem than many people are aware of. Ever year, more than 6,000 people suffer serious injuries, life long disabilities and even death from a balcony, deck collapse or deck failure. Even though building requirements and codes have become more stringent over the years, millions of decks that were built decades […]
Pam Spray Exploding, According to Lawsuits
Conagra, the giant American packaged food company and PAM Cooking Spray manufacturer, says that Pam is “100 percent safe and effective” but at least eight victims claim otherwise. Pam Spray Lawsuits The plaintiffs who filed lawsuits against Conagra claim that exploding cans of cooking spray sold under the brand names Pam, Wellsley Farms and Sysco, […]
GM Recalls Over 57,000 Chevrolet Impalas for Power Steering Defect
On July 23, 2014, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall by General Motors LLC (GM) of 57,242 vehicles for a power-steering defect that can increase the risk of a crash in the affected cars. The recalled vehicles include certain model year 2014 Chevrolet Impalas manufactured between November 5, 2012, and December […]
