Baby, you’re a firework; so be careful!
June 30, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, Arson, Bleeding, Burns, California, Defective Product, Eyes/Vision, Fire, Fireworks, Injury, Los Angeles, Loss of Limb, Misconduct, Negligence, Product Liability, Wrongful Death
Summer heat means outdoor activities and revelry. Our nation’s Independence Day or July 4th is a popular gathering day filled with food, libations, and colorful fireworks that fill the sky. Those memorable fireworks can cause a lot of damage if they aren’t used correctly, however. Fireworks were responsible for an estimated 19,500 fires in 2018, […]
Read moreMercedes-Benz recalls 1M cars for braking problems
June 29, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, Autonomous Vehicle, California, Car, Defective Product, Los Angeles, Negligence, Product Liability, Traffic
The luxury vehicle maker has faced several recalls in previous years On June 1, the German carmaker issued a global recall for approximately 993,000 vehicles. Faults in the braking system have forced Mercedes-Benz to notify three different series owners of possible brake booster problems. Concerns about a possible car malfunction have compelled the automaker to […]
Read moreApple sued for AirPod hearing loss in child
A Texas couple is suing Apple for their son’s permanent hearing loss after using AirPods headphones. Carlos Gordoa and Ariani Reyes, the parents of a child identified as BG, are claiming more than $75,000 in damages from the headphone manufacturer. According to BG’s parents’ lawsuit, the tech giant based is completely responsible for this severe […]
Read moreThree more dead and another federal investigation for Tesla
June 13, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, Autonomous Vehicle, California, Car, Defective Product, Los Angeles, Negligence, Product Liability, Tesla, Traffic, Wrongful Death
Three people were killed while riding in a Tesla Model S 2022 while the vehicle was in autopilot mode on May 12. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has initiated a federal investigation to clarify the facts of this fatal accident. It is just the latest federal inquiry into Tesla’s troubled driving system. The […]
Read moreThe problem plaguing Tesla’s Autopilot
March 15, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, Autonomous Vehicle, Defective Product, Product Liability, Tesla, Traffic, Wrongful Death
The carmaker’s Autopilot system continues to face scrutiny for its “phantom” braking issues. All new Teslas have featured Autopilot since 2014. This advanced “self-driving” system assists drivers with braking, parking, steering, and lane changes. Despite the system’s advanced safety features, it’s been plagued with problems that have been a factor in several accidents within the […]
Read moreWhy is the NHTSA Investigating Tesla?
March 8, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, Autonomous Vehicle, Defective Product, Product Liability, Tesla, Tesla, Wrongful Death
Tesla, the auto manufacturer who introduced Autopilot, is currently being investigated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for issues with their braking system. The “phantom braking issue” doesn’t seem to be a new problem for the car’s driver assistance program, but a rapid increase over the last year in braking complaints about certain […]
Read moreWhy are MICRA and the Napkin Deal Important to Personal Injury?
In the last installment in our series about MICRA, we explore the importance it has on personal injury and the ballot box. The Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act (MICRA) was a piece of legislation passed in the late 1970s that placed contingency fees on trial lawyers to the benefit of insurance companies and the California […]
Read moreGun reform makes appearance at Biden’s first State of the Union
March 2, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, Defective Product, Los Angeles, Product Liability, Wrongful Death
President Joe Biden calls for measures to reduce firearm violence Urging Congress to pass “commonsense gun violence legislation that will save lives,” on Tuesday night during the first State of the Union address of his term, President Joe Biden directly acknowledged the increase in gun violence. Biden issued direct pleas to the country’s legislative body […]
Read moreWhat inspired Tesla’s Autopilot?
March 1, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, Autonomous Vehicle, Defective Product, Product Liability, Traffic
We took a look at Tesla’s Autopilot before, but where did the idea come from? Tesla’s Autopilot feature, an advanced driver assistance system, has sharply divided opinions in the auto industry-both good and bad. Some experts have praised the “self-driving” system for its ability to prevent accidents, and others have raised concerns over its capabilities. […]
Read moreA look at Tesla’s Autopilot
February 17, 2022
Robert Jalon
Accidents, Autonomous Vehicle, Defective Product, Product Liability, Traffic
The controversial feature on Tesla vehicles faces backlash, recalls and lawsuits over safety and accidents; but is Tesla liable or are the drivers? Since its introduction in 2014, Tesla’s Autopilot system has attempted to revolutionize the way vehicles move and put “self-driving” cars on the map. But despite all the buzz surrounding this feature (both […]
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