American Airlines has a big problem. They can’t seem to get the seats in their planes to attach and stay put. Loose rows of seats on at least 3 planes caused the airline to ground 48 flights and cancel an additional 94 flights earlier this month. While loose seats on an airplane could cause serious …
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The government has recently warned against something called “counterfeit airbags.” These airbags have been found either to deploy incorrectly or not at all. The problem could affect tens of thousands of drivers. Roughly 250,000 cars on the road are compatible with counterfeit airbags. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), you may be …
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Trampolines have recently become even more popular than in past decades; but along with that popularity, injuries have also risen. Now trampoline-related liability represents a growing area of personal injury law. There are a lot of issues to consider before buying or using a trampoline, no matter how hard your children may beg. The laws …
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Bumbo South Africa has recalled roughly 4 million baby seats because of concerns over children falling out. According to the recall, babies have been able to maneuver out of the seat and fall on the floor, causing severe injuries. At least 50 falls from elevated places like tabletops have resulted in injury; and at least …
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Last week was National Bike Safety Week, and on May 16, Hernando cyclists took to the streets in a Ride of Silence to raise awareness for bicycle safety on Mid-South roadways. The ride took place in silence to remember people who have been killed because of bicycle accidents on the road. With a police escort …
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In February 2012, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced it was launching an investigation into 309,00 General Motors vehicles and 830,000 Toyota vehicles. The announcement stemmed from a series of reports from drivers who claim their passenger side door caught on fire while they were driving. In each incident, the driver noticed smoke or …
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Since pools can be particularly dangerous – especially for children who are at particular risk of drowning – they receive special attention in premises liability cases. They can be considered an “attractive nuisance,” meaning that pool owners might be held responsible for injuries if their pool is not safeguarded well to prevent intruders from trespassing …
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Uninsured motorist coverage is a crucial part of your auto insurance policy and usually doesn’t cost very much to include. Tennessee law requires that insurance companies offer uninsured motorist protection; but as a consumer you can choose to waive it when you sign up for your policy. Some of the low-cost insurance companies might encourage …
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What should you do if your rental property is unsafe? In this video, Memphis premises liability attorney Darrell Castle gives some tips for dealing with your landlord when there’s a safety risk on the property. If you’re ever injured because of a landlord’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be entitled to compensation. Our personal injury …
There’s been a fight brewing in Nashville over helmet regulations for bikers, and it came to a head on Tuesday. Republican Rep. Judd Matheny announced to the House Transportation Subcommittee that he’s withdrawing his controversial bill. Matheny’s bill sought to end helmet requirements for adults in the state of Tennessee. Many people supported the bill …
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