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- IUDs being pushed on sexually active teenage girls
Oct 1, 2014
It is now being recommended that teenage girls who are sexually active should steer clear of the birth control pill and look toward IUDs and hormonal implants to control their menstrual cycles, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). In addition, the AAP says that condoms should also be used by sexually active teens to prevent the exchange of sexually transmitted diseases. Currently, condoms are the most commonly used birth control selection among teenagers...Read More - General Motors ignition switch death tolls rises
Sep 30, 2014
General Motors is reporting that they are responsible for at least twenty-three deaths and sixteen serious injuries for accidents that involved defective ignition switches. Ken Feinberg, the "compensation expert" hired by GM to figure out whose claims were acceptable updated the total and posted it on the internet on yesterday. Feinberg told reporters that, since August, he has received at least 153 wrongful death claims and that only 23 of them are legitimate. The total...Read More - Ohio congressman injured in tractor accident
Sep 26, 2014
Tractor accidents in our region take place at a somewhat alarming rate. Because agriculture is still a major endeavor in western PA and eastern Ohio, it's no wonder these accidents take place more frequently than not, but that doesn't mean there aren't safety restrictions and devices that should be built into the component of tractor working systems to ensure the safety of its drivers. This past Tuesday, an Ohio congressman was seriously injured during a...Read More - Ohio bus driver saves a life, loses her own
Sep 18, 2014
On Tuesday morning in Ohio, an act of heroism played out and one very brave woman risked and lost her life to save another. As a school bus's brakes gave way during a safety training exercise, a child stood directly in its path. The bus driver jumped in front of the child and pushed her out of the way, saving the child's life, and risking her own–paying the ultimate price. According to a local policeman...Read More - Graco recalls defective products
Jul 2, 2014
Manufacturer's that design defective products need to be held accountable. When those defective products involve our children, many questions must be asked. It can be particularly baffling when a company is accused of producing a defective product, but does nothing to fix the problem. If you or a family member are a victim of defective products, then please call the Pennsylvania defective products lawyers at Dallas W. Hartman, P.C. for a free consultation. This week,...Read More - GM defective products and recalls back in the news
Jun 18, 2014
GM is recalling more than half a million Chevrolet Camaros due to defective products. The component in question this time? You guessed it – a faulty ignition switch. Late last week, General Motor announced it would be recalling 511,508 of the muscle cars worldwide. The recall comes after mounting complaints that, like its other recalled vehicles, the car could be shut off by a driver bumping the ignition with his or her knees. As class...Read More - General Motors begins defective products negotiations
May 9, 2014
A General Motors mediator has started negotiations with vehicle owners concerning the ignition switches that were found to be the cause of several hundred accidents and deaths. The GM spokesperson began talks over the defective products with a Texas attorney who is currently representing 273 injured individuals and the families of 53 people who were killed when the ignition switch, that GM knew was defective before going to market, malfunctioned and caused an accident. These...Read More - More defective products from General Motors
May 3, 2014
The car industry has seen its fair share of defective products recalled over recent months. Even the German luxury brand, BMW, has had to recall some its cars and SUVs due to engine failure. Now, in addition to General Motors' cover-up scandal of ignition failures in its Chevy Cobalt, the motor vehicle giant has found another problem with three of its series. GM has decided to recall nearly 52,000 sport utility vehicles. Spokespersons from the...Read More - BMW warns of engine failure, recalls cars and SUVs
May 2, 2014
BMW, otherwise known as Bavarian Motor Works, is a Germain luxury automaker that specializes in automobiles, motorcycles, and engine manufacturing. BMW owns and builds vehicles and parts for other car brands as well, such as Mini Cooper and Rolls Royce. Although it was originally an airplane manufacturer, evident by its world-famous "white propeller in a blue sky" emblem, BMW is now one of the world's most successful automobile manufacturers and produces close to two million...Read More - Infant monitoring device batteries and leaf blowers among latest recalls
Apr 29, 2014
There are many types of product liability claims, including design defects and manufacturing defects, as well as failure to warn consumers of the potential dangers of a product. Common product liability claims often include negligent design, negligent manufacturing of a product, liability for products, failure to uphold a warranty claim, in addition to other consumer protection claims. Laws against product liability can differ from state to state and each product liability claim generally requires deniable,...Read More