A Portland, Oregon man was awarded $13.5 million after a garbage truck hit him, severing his left leg above his knee.  The 57-year old, Scott Busch, was crossing the street with a “walk” signal when the garbage truck made an illegal right hand turn.  The driver of the truck was cited for failure to obey traffic…

Rockabye baby — The waist buckle can break, and baby may fall. Source: Twin Go Recalls Baby Carriers Due to Fall Hazard

Here’s a hint…if they are, we have no way of knowing about it.  Arizona is part of a larger national issue in which doctors and hospitals are able to hide their mistakes from the public, as the hospitals do not record such errors.  As a result, it’s nearly impossible for clients to pick the best…

In the last three months alone, juries have forced Johnson & Johnson to pay well over $100 million in damages to individuals and their families due to a link between cancer and the talcum powder in the company’s powder products.  In February, a St. Louis jury awarded $72 million to the family of an Alabama…

Don’t get burned by your electric kettle — stop using it and get your money back. The heating element can fail and rupture, posing shock and burn hazards to the user. Source: Walmart Recalls Rival Electric Water Kettles Due to Burn and Shock Hazards

According to a lawsuit filed this month, a patient at Windsor County Drive Care Center in Fremont, California suffered life threatening injuries due to the facility neglecting him.  The patient was admitted to the facility following a fall that broke his leg, and at the time he suffered from diabetes and nerve damage.  According to…

Good Samaritan Hospital in Los Angeles, California agreed to a $450,000 settlement in a case where it was accused of improperly discharging a homeless patient.  The Hospital was accused of “dumping” the patient – releasing the person somewhere other than a residence, without the patient’s consent.  The settlement funds will be paid for homeless recuperative…

Like your house?  Want to keep it? The Impel and Impel 2 power packs’ lithium ion batteries can overheat and catch on fire during charging. Source: Brunton Outdoors Recalls Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard

Learn, don’t burn!  The recalled ROVs can catch fire while consumers are driving, posing fire and burn hazards to drivers and passengers.  If you have one of these stop using it now! Source: Polaris Recalls RZR Recreational Off-Highway Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard; Severe Burn Injuries, One Death Reported

No matter what you’re driving, it is imperative to always be safe, and alert, on the roads.  However, the Huffington Post reports that the trucking industry is intentionally making our roads more dangerous…and your Congressional Representative might be able to help. The attorneys at Plattner Verderame, PC are experienced in all accident cases, including those…