Just like our smartphones, tablets, and laptops, the lithium-ion batteries found in these products are prone to defects. However, at the footrest of the popular 2015 “Hoverboards”, the “cheap” battery is a lot more dangerous. The Consumer Product Safety Commission...
There are many causes of car accidents and as the population of California steadily increases, the number of car accidents is sure to follow. Most car accidents are preventable and it’s important for drivers to take every measure possible to ensure everyone’s safety,...
If you have a Kidde NightHawk combination smoke/CO alarm installed in your house, immediately stop using it and replace it for a new alarm. Kidde’s technologies are supposed to be designed to protect you from threats, but unfortunately, Kidde had to recall their...
Some vehicles, especially larger vehicles such as SUVs, pickup trucks, and semis, have higher centers of gravity. This leads to an increased likelihood for rollover incidents. Because rollover incidents may not necessarily involve a collision, it is possible that...
While unexplained car accidents are often ultimately attributed to a driver’s actions, authorities now know that previously unreported vehicle defects caused some of these wrecks. This has caused several cases to be re-examined and could help investigators come to the...
In 1998, the federal government mandated that airbags be included in all new passenger vehicles. Although the change was relatively recent, most of us today couldn’t imagine cars without airbags. Unfortunately, a significant number of drivers in California and around...
The General Motors recall scandal was one of the biggest news stories of 2014. Although the Takata airbag recall has since taken the media spotlight, the fallout from the GM scandal is still being felt nationwide. So far, 109 car accident fatalities have been linked...