The Facts about Personal Injury Settlements

Due to the ever increasing number of frivolous lawsuits, the last 20 years have seen a spike in discussions about the need for tort reform in the United States. Tort reform refers to the suggested changes in our civil justice system, so that supposed victims do not find it too easy to bring tort litigation…

Faulty Airbag Leads to Serious Injuries and a Civil Lawsuit

Just recently, a civil suit was filed on behalf of an injured woman against Honda and Takata. According to the suit, the faulty Takata airbag in her Honda vehicle nearly killed the plaintiff when she got into a car accident. Car accident lawyers in San Diego can help with cases like this where there is…

US Navy Bans Ecigs after Reports of Explosions and Injuries to Sailors

The US Navy has now banned the use of electronic cigarettes and vaporizers throughout its fleet. This ban has been issued after the Navy received numerous reports of various types of ecig-related accidents including explosions, damage to Navy property, and injuries to sailors. The ban covers the possession and use of electronic cigarettes and other…

Uber Faces Million Dollar Fine for Ignoring Complaints about Drunk Drivers

Uber’s popularity has risen dramatically, connecting freelance cabbies and vehicle owners with customers by using the Uber app. This service is available in 440 cities across the 6 continents. But it’s not without its share of controversies, including allegedly ignoring complaints about its drunk drivers, and for this, the company is facing an estimated $1.13…

121,000 BMW SUVs Recalled Over Defective Driveshaft

Car Maker BMW has recently announced its plan to expand a May 2016 recall of SUVs to include 121,737 SUVs with a defective driveshaft. The recall includes X5 and X6 vehicles from model years 2011-2015. Based on the documents that were filed with the National Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), debris and water may penetrate the…