Car Safety

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Euro Asia Imports has announced the recall of Bicycle Handlebars. The recalled handlebars may break resulting in loss of control and a fall hazard. Bicycle handlebars with model number B259AA are being recalled. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled handlebars and contact Euro Asia Imports to receive free replacement handlebars. Consumers can contact Euro Asia Imports at (888) 662-1814 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., according to news reports.

As a Columbia personal injury lawyer, I hope that nobody is adversely affected by this product. If you or someone dear to you was injured by an unsafe product, discuss your options with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your case and help protect and defend your legal rights if necessary. A lawyer can work hard for you to make sure your case gets the attention and results it deserves. A lawyer will work hard to protect your best interests.

KIA Motors America is recalling 2006-2008 KIA Optima Vehicles manufactured from September 29, 2005, through January 29, 2008, and model year 2007 and 2008 KIA Rondo Vehicles manufactured from September 13, 2006, through March 21, 2008 due to issue related to driver’s sear air bag deployment. KIA will notify owners, and the dealers to replace the air bag clock spring contact assembly for free of charge in March, 2012. Owners can contact KIA for any assistance at 1-800-333-4542, according to news reports.

As a personal injury lawyer Columbia, I hope that nobody is adversely affected by this recalled vehicle. If you or someone you know was harmed by a vehicle that was not safe for use, or another unsafe consumer product, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your case, help protect your rights, and answer any questions you might have regarding your claim. A lawyer will fight hard to protect and defend your legal rights by guiding you through the legal processes.

A fiery collision in Columbia resulted in the deaths of two best friends and two roommates after celebrating a 23rd birthday. Two of the students succumbed to their injuries at the scene of the wreck, after their Dodge Charger crashed into an insurance building. They were celebrating a birthday at nearby bars just before the wreck. They left their final destination at 3:30am, and the crash happened at 5am when the driver lost control of the vehicle while heading down George Rogers Boulevard. The vehicle collided into the corner of the Farm Bureau Insurance Office then burst into flames. Police are still investigating the wreck and why the driver lost control of the vehicle. Preliminary investigations indicate the driver may have been speeding at the time of the collision. Toxicology reports will be released in the near future.

As a car accident lawyer Charleston, my thoughts are with those involved in this tragic accident. If you or a loved one were hurt in a collision caused by recklessness, discuss your claim with a personal injury lawyer.

On January 9, 2012 at 08:41 AM, Nissan has recalled for the models it has launched. Models included in the recall are the Infiniti/Fx 2011, Infiniti /M 2012, Nissan Frontier 2012, Nissan/Nv 2012, Nissan/Pathfinder 2011-2012 and Nissan/Xterra 2011-2012. Some of the bolts connected with the engine oil cooler and engine oil filter may break at the oil filter attachment point and cause an engine oil leakage. This may increase risk of a crash. Therefore, Nissan has called the owners and dealers notifying them it will replace the bolts for free, according to news reports.

As a Walterboro personal injury lawyer, I hope nobody is adversely affected by this automobile. If you or a loved one were harmed by a vehicle, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your case by answering any important legal questions you may have regarding your case, then helping you through the legal processes associated with your claim. A lawyer can assist you through each step in order to get the best possible compensation for your claim. A lawyer will work hard to protect your legal rights and get the best possible compensation for your pain and suffering sustained due to the product. A company should be held liable for a product they product if it causes harm to the public.

Micro Bird is beginning a recall of school buses with model years of 2009-2012, and will begin the recall February 2012. Micro Bird will notify owners and dealers and then repair them free of charge. The recall is due to ceiling panels which do not meet the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. The ceiling panels may separate in the event of a crash causing injury to passengers. For further information or questions owners may contact The National Highway Safety Administration, according to news reports.

As a Sumter personal injury lawyer, I hope that no one is harmed by driving or riding in these defective school buses. If you or someone dear to you was adversely affected by a product that was not safe enough, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can go through your case and fight hard to defend your legal rights. With a personal injury attorney by your side, your case will be fully evaluated and analyzed so that your case will proceed effectively. A personal injury lawyer will work for you to get the best possible compensation for your case so that your pain and suffering can be covered, along with other medical expenses.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a safety recall on infant car seats manufactured by Britax. The company is cooperating with the FDA to recall the Chaperone models. Car seat chest clips may break, causing lacerations and posing a choking hazard. Consumers will receive replacement chest clips and instructions from Britax, according to news reports.

As a car accident lawyer Charleston, I hope that nobody is harmed by this defective product. Child safety is very important to me, and I hope parents and caretakers take the time to review their child’s products to ensure the recalled product is not being used by them. If you are in possession of the product, return it immediately then discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your claim, help assess your case, and answer any questions you may have concerning your case. A lawyer can work with you throughout the processes involved with your case in order to get the best possible compensation for your pain and suffering, along with the highest possible attention devoted to your case. With a lawyer on your side, your case may proceed more smoothly and you will get the results you deserve.

South Carolina State Representative Don Bowen is supporting a ban on texting while driving. Different versions of the bill have failed over the past two years. However, two recent collisions and a recommendation by the National Transportation Safety Board may sway people to support the bill, which says drivers face a fine of $100 and 2 points off their driving record if caught texting while driving. They could face a $10,000 fine and as many as 10 years in prison if there is a fatal collision.  One particular collision involving a 22-year-old who had high blood alcohol content and was texting previous to the collision. His father is pushing for lawmakers to support the bill which bans texting in South Carolina, according to news reports. Don Bowen says, “We need to have a strong law that pertains to texting, especially when somebody’s killed or dismembered in an accident that’s caused by texting.”

As a Columbia personal injury attorney, I look forward to hearing more about this bill. I hope nobody is harmed in an accident caused by a texting driver. I always discourage drivers from distractions. If you or a loved one were harmed in a crash caused by recklessness, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney.

4.5 million more Windstar vehicles are being recalled due to the possibility of overheating and causing a fire, representing the automakers eighth recall. 3.4 million additional vehicles are also being recalled that include the Ford Excursion, Explorer, Rangers, and various other vehicle model years that date back to 1992, according to news reports. “While the data show the majority of the vehicles being recalled do not pose a significant safety risk, we are recalling the vehicles to reassure customers and eliminate any future concerns,” a statement from Ford read. The problem arises if the switch leaks fluid, resulting in the burning of the antilock brake system, which may result in a fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “The switch is only one component of Ford’s cruise control deactivation switch system and is not the root cause of the fires,” said Texas Instruments. Vehicle owners will be notified the end of the month. Ford recommends that owners park outdoors until their vehicle can be analyzed.  “We are aware of a few allegations related to fatalities related to the switch fires. But none that have been confirmed at this point,” said Ford spokesman Wes Sherwood.

As a personal injury lawyer, I hope nobody is harmed by these cars. If you or a loved one were harmed by an unsafe product, discuss your case with a Florence auto accident attorney who can evaluate your claim, help protect and defend your legal rights, and answer any legal questions or concerns you have regarding your case in order to best protect your rights.

The 2004 Ford Freestyle and Mercury Monterey vans are being investigated for reportedly faulty seat anchors which do not secure the third row of seating properly. The NHTSA’s Office of Defect Investigations claims there were seven reports of rear seat anchors separating from the wheel well. The Ford Freestyle and Mercury Monterey vans driven in “salt belt” states are also affected by corrosion of rear wheel wells. These are areas where de-icing chemicals are used on the roads to help with traction in the snow. An official investigation into defective vehicles is being conducted, and will help determine if an official recall will be made, according to an NHSTA investigation. Investigations may also reveal further defects in the vehicles caused by corrosion and faulty seat anchors, according to news reports.

As a car accident lawyer, I hope those who own this vehicle contact a nearby dealer for further info. A faulty vehicle may result in a crash, and the automaker should be held liable for any injuries. If you or a loved one were harmed in a collision caused by a defect, discuss your case with a Beaufort personal injury attorney who can assess your case, evaluate your case, and help guide you through the legal process.

A 28-year-old woman from Eastover succumbed to her injuries after an auto accident when she drove into the pathway of a vehicle on the South Carolina Hwy 378 close to the Sumter County line. The Richland County Coroner explained that a child was also in her vehicle, sitting in the backseat, when the wreck happened. She was hospitalized afterward and is undergoing treatment for serious injuries at Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital. The driver was not wearing her seatbelt at the time of the collision and sustained traumatic injuries. According to news reports, authorities from the South Carolina Highway Patrol are now investigating the collision.

As a car accident lawyer Beaufort, I hope the child injured in this crash heals quickly and fully from her injuries sustained in the collision. If you or a loved one were harmed in an auto accident caused by a reckless driver, discuss your case with a personal injury attorney who can evaluate your claim, discuss your case, and work through the legal processes involved with your case in order to reach the best possible outcome. A lawyer can be on your side and fight for your legal rights after a collision, which may have brought on many medical expenses.