Avalon, Avalon HV, Camry, Camry HV, and Corolla automobiles of the 2013 and 2014 model years are being recalled by Toyota because of an issue that could cause the inoperability of the windshield wiper blades.  There’s a possibility that a short circuit could take place in the switch assembly of said blades, and when that… read more

Toledo, Ohio – November 19, 2013 – Today, Johnson & Johnson and attorneys representing the plaintiffs announced a preliminarily settlement of more than $2.5 billion in litigation over Johnson & Johnson’s recalled DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. ASR hip implant systems.  This is largest settlement ever reached in litigation involving a medical device.  The proposed settlement was… read more

When it comes to Black Friday, a lot of articles focus on the ways that shoppers can stay safe from injuries, theft, and financial fraud.  However, there’s another party that has a critical role to play in safety, and that’s the management team at the stores actually having the sales. Understanding the Black Friday environment… read more

We live in an era where automobiles are becoming safer than ever thanks to technology.  Advances have been made in seemingly every part of a vehicle, from the onboard computer that can detect a crash to headlights that do a better job displaying the road up ahead. However, this attention to safety has come at… read more

On the heels of three separate fires involving the Tesla Model S, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has announced its intention to look into the matter to determine if the incidents are indicative of an underlying safety issue. The CEO of Tesla claims that it was his company that actually requested that the NHTSA… read more

With the holidays coming up, many people are going to be hitting up ATMS, and in many cases, they’ll be going to machines away from home that they’re not used to using.  In such an environment, it’s important to take certain safety precautions that can help you avoid potential identity theft.  A new report relates… read more

A new law that seeks to improve the safety of drugs has been passed by the United States Senate, and with a similar law already receiving the approval of the House, the President is expected to sign the measure soon.  The law provides a mechanism for the drugs that are shipped around the country to… read more

A new report takes a look at a trend wherein hidden cameras are increasingly being placed in nursing homes (either by concerned families or by government officials) to identify signs of abuse.  Three states (Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico) have legislative language that distinctly allows the usage of surveillance within their rooms, and a handful… read more

Toyota Tacomas of the 2012 and 2013 model years are being recalled by Southeast Toyota Distributors due to a safety issue that could arise in conjunction with the Maverick Alloy Wheels on the automobiles.  The spare tire on these vehicles uses a different type of lug not (not available at purchase) than the four main… read more

With Thanksgiving little more than a week away, many people are turning their attention to shopping, both online and in stores.  Because of the dramatic increase in retail traffic on both fronts at this time of the year, it’s important to revisit many of the precautions that need to be taken in order to protect… read more

By the end of the year, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration hopes to unveil recommendations for vehicle systems that seek to force drivers into behaving properly, in some cases before the car can even be started. There are three technologies in question.  The first is a collision avoidance system that’s capable of warning a… read more

Distracted driving is a real problem in this era of constant connectivity.  But while some people no doubt realize this and have seen firsthand drivers who are looking down at their phones to text rather than focusing on the road in front of them, there are some trends that have come about that are almost… read more