When it comes to product liability, as discussed last month, there are a number of parties that can be involved in the event of a claim. Product Liability claims arise when a product sold to a consumer causes injury and is considered defective or unreasonably dangerous. The very basic understanding of product liability rests in definition and the law. Continue reading
So your teenager needs a car. Or maybe you need the teenager to have a car so you can get out of the chauffeuring business.
But not a new car, right? No child needs that. Still, it has to be safe, with all of the latest safety equipment so if the driver does get careless, possibly as a result of texting, the car electronics will step in to help avoid a crash. Continue reading
Executives from 15 auto companies met with U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx Tuesday to discuss specific industrywide actions that can improve safety and prevent cars from being hacked.
The meeting was convened after record numbers of cars have been recalled in the last several years, Namrata Kolachalam, the Transportation Department’s press secretary, said in an e-mailed statement. Continue reading
Many states across the country are unprepared to face the risks posed extreme heat, drought, wildfires, inland flooding, coastal flooding and other extreme weather events, according to a new report card.
Only a small number of states – Alaska, California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, New York and Pennsylvania – have taken strong action to prepare for future risks across the threats they face, according to the report card. Continue reading
It is estimated that the average American will spend at least $700 on gifts this holiday season. For the commercial industry that is good news. From importers, manufactures, distributors, wholesalers to retail stores, products have a long road to travel before they end up in American homes for the holidays. Product liability insurance plays a huge role in all entities that create products because defects can rest with any party in the products chain of distribution. Continue reading
The weather outside is frightful… ok not quite here in Las Vegas, but it is chilly. The holidays are around the corner and, with many Americans already holiday shopping, the busiest retail season has begun. Yes I hate to admit it, I am one of them. While consumers are more driven to buy early, save money, and get the deal before it is too late, one should consider safety when it comes to holiday shopping. If you venture out on black Friday to score some major deals like me, be sure to take precautions when “stuffing” the car. Continue reading
Results from recent child car seat inspections in New York indicate that parents need to do a better job of buckling up their little ones.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office says 931 car seats were inspected at a series of state-run safety checks earlier this fall. Only 112 seats were installed correctly. Continue reading
FEMA is encouraging families and communities to take steps now to prepare now for the threat of El Niño. Continue reading
