Product Liability lawsuits often assist federal regulators in identifying dangerous products and making them safer for consumers to use or own. Federal Regulators are often caught off guard when emerging hazards develop. One of the goals of a product liability suit is to improve the safety of a product for the public at large. Most […]
A fatal bus crash near Victoria Texas earlier in 2008 resulted in an initial investigation by the Houston Chronicle. The Houston Chronicle uncovered some irregularities in the titling of the buses owned by Green River Buses. The initial investigation made it appear as though there may have been an attempt to wash the titles so […]
This weekend not only marks the end of daylight savings time, but should also be a reminder to everyone that this weekend is a good time to replace your smoke detector batteries. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued its semi-annual reminder that safety should come first in the household and smoke alarm batteries […]
Every San Antonian and every Texan should be concerned about a case of huge importance currently being argued at the U.S. Supreme Court. Wyeth v. Levine (“Wyeth”), is a preemption case with major implications – not just for drug company’s – but for every manufacturer of products that can seriously injure or kill our citizens. […]
According to a recent study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (“NHSTA”) Seatbelt use in the United States stood at 83% in 2008. This is an increase of 1% over 2007. Seat belt use rose steadily throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s; however, in the last 5 years it has remained fairly constant at slightly […]
That “money-saving, high fuel economy” car you just purchased may come with hidden costs. Many Texas drivers, like automobile owners all over the country, are buying smaller, more fuel-efficient vehicles for their transportation needs. However, one cannot look to fuel-efficiency alone when examining cost savings – what you save in fuel costs, you may pay […]
In a 2008 Texas Supreme Court Opinion the Court ruled that property damage or personal injury caused by large parts detached or separated from a motor vehicle are no longer covered by a persons uninsured motorist coverage. The style of the case is Nationwide Insurance Company vs. Elchehimi (“Nationwide Insurance Case”). In the Nationwide Insurance […]
It was recently reported in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that President Bush is attempting to use his last months in office to enact rules that will prevent consumers injured by dangerous products from seeking compensation. Issuing rules, rather than having Congress review and pass laws, the administration is attempting to protect corporations and is […]
O.J. Simpson’s recent conviction brings to mind the paradox that occurred when he was found not guilty of murdering his ex-wife but was found responsible for the murder in a civil suit and was ordered to pay millions in damages. This occurs because in a criminal trial the prosecution must prove their case beyond a […]
Federal regulatory agencies have become increasingly lax in their enforcement of rules and regulation that have been enacted to protect consumers. Many agencies have relied upon self regulation and enforcement which is essentially no regulation. The recent meltdown in the United States financial sector is some evidence that companies and individuals cannot be left to […]