According to the American Burn Association, at least 450,000 people sustain serious burn injuries in the United States each year. In 2014 alone, “there were 3,275 recorded deaths from fire and smoke inhalation injuries.” A 2016 report from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality states that the total costs for the treatment of burns…
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On July 14, 2021, The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) filed a complaint against Amazon arising out of the sale of hundreds of thousands of hazardous products. The products include carbon monoxide detectors that fail to detect carbon monoxide, hairdryers without required protection from shock and electrocution, and flammable sleepwear meant for children. The…
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On April 7, 2021, a drunk San Antonio resident named Samantha Castillo was charged with the intoxicated manslaughter of cyclist Beatrice Gonzales. According to the lawsuit, Gonzales was out cycling with a group of cyclists. While riding on St. Mary’s St. in San Antonio, Texas, Gonzales briefly stopped on the sidewalk to allow her fellow…
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