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Due to a seasonal increase in the rate of ATV accidents, injuries, and even deaths, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging all ATV owners to exercise good judgement and safe riding.

CPSC Urges Safe ATV Usage

Due to a seasonal increase in the rate of ATV accidents, injuries, and even deaths, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging all ATV owners to exercise good judgement and safe riding. Some of the statistics provided by the CPSC are incredibly sobering....

GlaxoSmithKline Settles Federal Fraud Charges

GlaxoSmithKline is pleading guilty to three criminal charges stemming from its marketing practices of antidepressants Paxil and Wellbutrin and failure to provide safety information about diabetes drug Avandia. According to the federal government, this is the largest...

This Week (June 29) in Product Recalls

A significant 14 product recalls have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission the last couple of weeks. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a faulty product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 for a free...

Restricting Teen Driving Could Reduce Traffic Fatalities

A new study from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has concluded that fatal auto accidents involving teenaged drivers could be significantly reduced if more restrictions were placed on licenses. Some of these restrictions include postponing licensing...

This Week (June 15) in Product Recalls

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced five recalls over the past two weeks. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a recalled product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 for a free consultation. Evenflo issues recall...

Teenager Sent to Prison for Texting While Driving

In what could be considered a warning to everyone who texts while driving, an 18 year old from Massachusetts was sentenced to two years behind bars, the maximum sentence, after being found guilty of motor vehicle homicide by texting. The teenager was the first in...

Underinflated Tires Huge Factor in Crashes

A new governmental study states that nearly 5% of auto accidents could be linked to under-inflated tires. The report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration was based on data collected from car accidents over a three-year period. The new study...

This Week (June 1) in Product Recalls

Over the past couple weeks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has published 8 recalls. If you or a loved one has been injured by a dangerous product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker today at (800) 333-0000 for a free consultation. Ridley Bikes issues...

Dog Bite Litigation Costs Jump to Record High

The average dog bite claim increased to nearly $30,000 in 2011, a 12% increase over 2010. As National Dog Bite Prevention week begins, it’s important to remember that dog bites are a serious epidemic. Nearly $500 million in liability was attributed to dog bites...

This Week (May 18) in Product Recalls

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced 17 recalls in the past three weeks, including two urgent recalls for an inflatable water slide and a crib tent. If you or a loved one has been hurt by a recalled product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker...