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Major Stroller Manufacturers Issue Recall Over Amputations

Maclaren has issued a recall of over 1 million strollers sold between 2004 and 2009 amid reports of a design defect that could amputate children's fingertips.

Are Automakers Magnifying Distracted Driving Risk?

With all of the focus on the danger of drivers who read e-mails or text while driving, the role of automakers in distracted driving accidents seems to have been ignored.

Georgia Medical Malpractice Reform Laws Under Review

Under current Georgia law, people injured in emergency rooms rarely have recourse through the legal system. However, the Georgia Supreme Court is currently reviewing the constitutionality of this law.

Distracted Drivers on Eighteen Wheels

Commercial truck drivers were recently banned from texting at the wheel. Regulation of Internet-ready technology is likely next.

Recovering Compensation for Illinois Dog Bite Victims

Under Illinois law, victims of dog bite injuries may bring a common law negligence claim or a statutory claim under the Animal Control Act.

Distracted Drivers 2nd Most Common Cause of Accidents in North Carolina

Distracted drivers are the 2nd most common cause of accidents in NC. To decrease the number of accidents, a texting ban was passed effecting all NC drivers as of December 1, 2009.

New Law Requires Children to Ride in Safety Seats Until Age 8

A new law in New York requires children under the age of eight to use a safety restraint system while riding in a motor vehicle.

Know the Signs of an Unsafe Work Zone on New York Roads

Work zone crashes occur too often, but the driver is not the only one at fault. The general contractor and state and federal lawmakers are also to blame for allowing poor safety practices to continue.

Strollers Recalled After Fingertips Severed by Faulty Hinges

Over one million Graco strollers were recalled after the company received reports of children’s fingers being severed by defective canopy hinges.

Chrysler Reverses No-Liability Position Regarding Product Defect Claims

Following significant public outcry, the newly formed Chrysler Group LLC has agreed to accept liability for many defective product claims that it had previously denied.

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