2013

A pedestrian safety operation was held this morning in Van Nuys, and members of the Valley Traffic Division of the Los Angeles Police Department planned to be on hand to make sure drivers and pedestrians alike are obeying the laws necessary to ensure safe travel. The effort comes on the heels of worrying statistics pertaining… read more

Energy drinks have grown in popularity as of late due to the apparent surge they provide to users.  Commercials and marketing materials extolling the virtues of such beverages are commonplace across all forms of media.  But are they safe, and if so, do the claims they offer in marketing align with proven facts?  That’s the… read more

Recently, Toyota agreed to set aside $1 billion that could be used to settle cases brought against them by plaintiffs alleging that they had incurred some financial hit due to their ownership of vehicles that may suffer from an unintended acceleration issue.  However, what that does not settle is the matter of cases where the… read more

A recent bicycle accident in Binghamton, New York that cost the rider his life has prompted law enforcement officials and other experts on bike safety to offer their two cents on how to ensure a safe ride.  It starts with making sure you can be seen, something that becomes particularly important at night.  The clothing… read more

The past year has seen 650 recalls of vehicles, child safety seats, and auto equipment, thanks in large part to the efforts of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.  17.8 million of the aforementioned types of items were recalled throughout the year, and many of the recalls came on the heels of an investigation into… read more

Bike rodeos are perhaps one of the best ways to inform children of the importance of bike safety and make sure that their conveyances are properly equipped to meet the challenges of the road.  Palm Springs recently played host to such a rodeo put on by the Boys & Girls Club and the city’s police… read more

Contrary to the vocal admonitions of the National Safety Council, lawmakers in California went ahead and made texting while driving permissible in certain circumstances.  Specifically, drivers can now engage in the act if they use a voice-activated device that does not require one’s hands to manipulate.  The thought is that this would provide a safe… read more

It can seem daunting trying to protect your home from all the dangers that can imperil your family’s wellbeing.  One thing that often goes overlooked in many homes is the presence of devices that can test for radon. Consumer Reports and the Environmental Protection Agency are warning people of the importance of purchasing radon detection… read more

Yesterday we brought you word of the first trial involving the DePuy ASR hip implant, which is set to begin next week.  Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP is involved in the proceedings, and thousands more lawsuits akin to this one are currently pending in California State Court.  Now, the Food and Drug Administration has… read more

Worries about the Boeing 787 Dreamliner have caused such planes to be grounded until their safety can be assured through careful inspection.  Authorities in both Japan and the United States are taking part in the investigation. The issues with the planes apparently stem from lithium-ion batteries onboard the aircrafts.  A safety official in Japan came… read more

The recent issues plaguing the Boeing 787 have prompted a report on some of the costliest recalls to ever be issued around the world.  Although the airplane being taken out of service isn’t technically a recall, correcting the potential threat to safety remains important, and the cost can’t be underestimated. The list of recalls illuminates… read more

The dangers of metal on metal hip implants are becoming more and more apparent, and the Food and Drug Administration is taking steps to ensure that those patients who have received these devices are carefully monitored.  If you have had submitted to such an implant, then it’s important to recognize the potential danger of metal… read more