What Law Governs Guardrail Spearing Injuries in Texas
Just a couple of weeks ago, outside of Amarillo, a passenger was speared by a guardrail in a car accident. According to reports, the passenger suffered a severe leg laceration and it is possible that on-scene first aid saved their life. While being speared by a guardrail isn't the first injury that pops to mind...
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 and Products Liability Law
It was a recall that sort of flew under the radar, until the Federal Aviation Administration issued a statement urging Samsung Galaxy Note 7 devices not to power up the devices in-flight, due to concerns about the batteries catching fire without warning. Since that time, the government issued a formal recall and existing rules prohibit...
A Look at Exploding E-Cigarettes and the Law
Over the last three months, several exploding electronic cigarette (e-cigs) stories have made the news. These incidents occurred in places like Flower Mound, TX, Colorado Springs, Bentonville, AR, and Naples, FL. Unlike at least 25 other exploding e-cig stories that have been documented since 2009, this new rash of stories is notable for the increased...
The Season’s Hottest Gift: Flaming Hoverboards
UPDATE: On Monday, December 14, 2015, Amazon announced that it would stop selling hoverboards until manufacturers present more evidence that the toys are safe for consumers to use. In the spirit of various news organizations who ran hoverboard stories, we would like to credit our story—which Amazon executives almost certainly never read—for being the reason...
