Mercedes-Benz USA has announced a recall for almost 30,000 vehicles because a correctly latched seatbelt can mistakenly be identified as unlatched. When this happens, both visual and audible alerts will activate to let occupants in the vehicle know there is a seatbelt not fastened. The…
When a big rig collides with a smaller car, it’s not uncommon for the occupants of the passenger vehicle to sustain catastrophic injuries. Even large SUVs are no match for a massive tractor-trailer. Injuries that affect the central nervous system (CNS) can be particularly devastating.…
The FDA recently announced a Class 1 recall—the most serious type of recall—of Ethicon Echelon Flex Endopath surgical staplers. The devices may not work as expected, presenting a risk of serious injuries or even death. The company initiated the recall on October 3, 2019, which…
Two plaintiffs—one from New York and the other from Virginia—recently filed a new generic Zantac (ranitidine) class-action lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The plaintiffs claim that generic ranitidine manufacturer Perrigo Company put consumers at risk when selling…
In a word, no. Explaining that you hit a batch of black ice or that you could not stop in time on snowy, slushy pavement will not get you out of a ticket or prevent you from settling insurance claims from people you hit and…
If you were hurt in a car accident and you intend to bring a personal injury claim, it’s wise to start tracking your damages from day one. This will ensure none of the expenses you incur are overlooked when it comes time to negotiate for…
As wrongful death attorneys in Virginia, my law firm colleagues and I often find it necessary to answer tough questions from potential clients. One of the toughest situations involves advising grieving family members who think they might have a medical malpractice claim on whether to…