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6 new product recalls have been announced since last week from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) including fireworks, hoverboards, and strollers.

This Week (July 11) in Product Recalls

6 new product recalls have been announced since last week from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) including fireworks, hoverboards, and strollers. Winco Fireworks Cone Fountain Fireworks are being recalled by Wino Fireworks due to an issue when igniting....

A Spike In Traffic Related Deaths

Every year the lives of approximately 1.25 million people are cut short due to a traffic related accident. {World Health Organization} Earlier this week, the National Traffic Highway Administration (NHTSA) released preliminary data showing a 7.7% increase in motor...

Auto Insurance Rate Determinations and Myths

Auto insurance can become very confusing for consumers. According to the consumer research data, many car owners do not know what type of insurance they need or the difference between different policies. We’ve put together a list of tips and common misconceptions that...

Breast Cancer Drug Taxotere and Permanent Hair Loss

Breast cancer treatment can affect the hair on your body in different ways. Your hair may change colors, become very thin, or fall out. One particular drug caused permanent hair loss. The manufacturing brand of the chemotherapy drug Taxotere, Sanofi Aventis, failed to...

This Week (July5) in Product Recalls

3 new recalls have been announced since last week by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) including recalls for children’s nightgowns, ROV’s and Ikea’s MALM 6-drawer chests. Children’s Nightgowns by Saro Trading Saro Trading Company has recalled 7,800 of...

VW Diesel Emissions Settlement and What You Need to Know

After state and federal regulators found Volkswagen guilty of cheating on their emissions tests with their 2.0 –liter diesel vehicles, the automaker has agreed to pay up to $14.7 billion in a proposed settlement. Roughly 85,000 vehicles were recalled, and owners now...

Hit and Run Accident – What NOT To Do

Did you know that a hit-and-run crash occurs about once every 18 minutes in Los Angeles? According to data analyzed by the NBC4 I-Team. On Monday, a suspected drunk driver who hit a pedestrian continued driving for more than a mile with the body lodged in her...

Product Recall – Ikea Dresser

With recalls we usually see two things occur: 1) Companies will discontinue selling an item moving forward, 2) Companies will ask consumers to return the item for replacement or repair to reduce the dangers of using that particular product. After 6 children were...

What to Do if You’re Hit by a Drunk Driver

An auto accident can be a frightening ordeal, especially if you or one of your passengers is injured. After any accident, the best thing you can do is remain calm and prioritize the safety of those in your vehicle. That means getting the vehicle out of traffic to a...

Kid-to-Camp Community Involvement

Since the early 90’s, our firm has been opening its doors by awarding students across Southern California with rewarding educational opportunities. However, when it comes to providing a safe place for children in need, Send-A-Kid-to-Camp is an inspirational...