Driving while intoxicated does not just mean driving under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. Driving under the influence of a prescription drug that affects “the normal use of mental or physical faculties” is also illegal. Our attorneys at Springer & Lyle are concerned about how a person driving under the influence of a prescription drug may be liable for causing a car accident on a roadway. Proving Fault: Driver was Taking Prescription Drugs In a personal injury case in Texas involving two cars, an injured person must prove the other driver was at least 50 percent at fault … [Read more...]
Six Things You Hope Truck Drivers Are Not Doing
When a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle collide, the consequences can be deadly. Although accidents happen, there are generally causes for these accidents that could have been avoided. A truck and car accident is often fatal, because the size of the commercial truck makes it a more serious threat to other vehicles on the road. Like any type of accident, each truck accident is unique. However, there are several causes of truck accidents that can often be avoided and Springer & Lyle are here to help if you get injured as a result of a negligent truck driver that fails to take proper … [Read more...]
Identifying the Parties at Fault in a Truck Accident Case
Learning how an accident occurred and who caused the wreck is the first step in deciding who to include in a personal injury lawsuit. This is a complicated process that requires an experienced attorney where a truck accident is concerned. The companies and firms involved in the transport of goods via 18-wheeler can be numerous, and often, more than one party may have been negligent in causing or contributing to an 18-wheeler accident. Potentially liable parties can include: Truck Drivers: We have handled cases in which drivers have operated 18 wheeler trucks for long hours and were … [Read more...]
No recall provisions exist for defective firearms
Bloomberg Businessweek reports on one gun manufacturer with a history of defective products. Stories abound of gun users that are hurt or killed from unexpected mishaps including misfiring and even exploding in the owner's hand. There is no governmental agency with jurisdiction to enforce any recall of defective firearms. Seasoned gun owners, policemen, family members and unrelated bystanders are described in this article that reports on a certain and obvious neglect that needs attention. … [Read more...]
Air Bag Manufacturer Faces Criminal and Civil Charges of One Billion Dollars
Takata, once the second leading manufacturer of automotive air bags, faces criminal charges from the Justice Department towards three corporate executives for concealing information on the safety of their airbags used in vehicles made by a number of manufacturers. Takata plans to plead guilty and pledges to work with regulators and manufacturers towards full resolution of these issues while fines and civil penalties total $1 billion. $25 million in criminal charges $125 million to those injured $850 million to automakers Read more in the article found at The Washington Post. … [Read more...]
Samsung Points Finger at Battery Supplier
Samsung reports findings of its own internal investigation and research into the potential explosion hazard that shrouds the reputation of its flagship cellular phone, the Galaxy Note 7. After two recalls, the phones were taken off the market. 97% of the phones were successfully recalled and the remaining 3% are rendered off-line to further discourage use and potential safety hazard. Read the full article at USA Today. … [Read more...]
Association with Ovarian Cancer Brings Law Suit to J&J
A Saint Louis jury ruled in favor of the plaintiff in her lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson for damages associated with use of talcum powder and ovarian cancer. Although a company spokesperson says that decades of research supports safety in the use of talc, other studies support the risk and doctors advise users to avoid regular use in the genital area. Read the full report from CBSNews.Com. … [Read more...]
Medical Errors More Common Than You Think
Contrary to what you may want to assume, the Washington Post reports that medical errors may be the third most common cause of death in the United States. This can be the result of bad decisions by doctors or medical professionals, poor communications between institutions or their departments, or other unforeseen oversights that lead researchers to label this as an epidemic. Read the story at the Washington Post. … [Read more...]
General Motors Ignition Switch Litigation
Since 2014, General Motors has recalled about 12.8 million vehicles because of faulty ignition switches. Over 11 million of those vehicles are believed to be in the United States. The issue of the ignition switches pivots on product liability law involving a mechanical part in the switch that can accidentally turn off the engine of an affected vehicle. When the defect arises, the vehicle's engine shuts off. Sometimes collisions would occur because of loss of control of the vehicle as a result of the defect. You might be driving an affected vehicle without knowing it, and as a public service, … [Read more...]
Takata Air Bag Death Reported in Texas
Since our report in 2014 on air bag recalls and lawsuits regarding car manufacturers who use airbags manufactured by Takata, Honda now reports a recent death in Texas involving a vehicle that was rear-ended. This is the 10 death in the U.S., a phenomenon spurring the recall of tens of millions of vehicles worldwide. The following article is copied from writers David Shepardson and Bernie Woodall of Reuters: A 17-year-old driver of a recalled 2002 Honda Civic was killed last month after a Takata Corp (7312.T) air bag ruptured during a rear-end crash, Honda Motor Co (7267.T) and U.S. … [Read more...]