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...US Traffic Fatalities Continue Dramatic Drop
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has released estimates on traffic fatalities from 2011. In a decline of 1.7% from 2010, an estimated 32,310 people died in traffic accidents last year. This is the seventh straight year of declining traffic...Not Using Turn Signal is Dangerous
A new study from the Society of Automotive Engineers has concluded that failure of drivers to use turn signals could be responsible for as many as 2 million accidents every year. And surprisingly, this is more than twice the number of auto accidents attributed to...This Week (April 27) in Product Recalls
22 recalls have been announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) in the past few weeks. If you or a loved one has been injured by a defective product, contact The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker at (800) 333-0000 for a free consultation today. Happy...Bayer to Pay $110 Million to Settle Yaz Lawsuits
Bayer AG, the manufacturer of YAZ and Yasmin birth control pills, has agreed to pay over $110 million to settle about 500 lawsuits filed on behalf of patients who took their drugs and suffered blood clot injuries. Over 11,000 lawsuits against Bayer have been filed to...
