Each year Consumer Reports rates the best vehicles for overall safety. They determine the safety scores by combining government and insurance industry crash test scores with accident avoidance results. Included on the list are the Kia Soul, Mazda3, Acura TL, Volkswagen Passat, Cadillac CTS, Nissan Rogue, and Infiniti EX. On the other hand, on the…
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Recently, I did a podcast where I was asked questions regarding what to do following a catastrophe with your insurance claim. The podcast was conducted in a question-and-answer format and ended up running about twenty minutes long. That podcast can be reached by navigating my firm’s website (www.abrahamwatkins.com). I wanted to discuss what you should…
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Toyota Motor Corporation announced it would recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States — the company’s largest ever U.S. recall — to address problems with a removable floor mat that could cause accelerators to get stuck and lead to a crash. The recall involves popular models such as the Toyota Camry, the top-selling passenger…
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Parents need to be aware of recent new laws that go into effect September 1 regarding driving and child passenger safety! Below is a very brief description of the recent changes and some recommendations as these new laws take effect. Teen Drivers Recent legislative changes will impact teen drivers in Texas and their passengers. HB…
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After two more babies have died, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a new warning about a bassinet named “Simplicity close-sleeper/bedside sleeper.” The infants were killed when they were “trapped” by the bassinets. The bassinets have already been recalled, but not all parents have received the warning. The safety hazard with the “3-in-1…
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a wide recall recently on Roll-up and Roman window shades due to strangulation risks and deaths. About once a month a child in the U.S. dies from window cord strangulation. Children are becoming entangled in the inner cord of a Roman shade, which has resulted in deaths in…
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This past week, I met with a young man who was recently injured on the job. He worked at a valve shop and was directed by his employer to burn materials in the shop. However, this young man was not given the proper equipment, training, or instructions by his employer. Consequently, the worker was badly…
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I am often asked from a legal medical perspective what is the first thing a client should do following an accident. The answer is fairly simple: Follow your doctor’s advice and concentrate on your recovery. Although straight forward, this advice is sometimes difficult to follow. From a legal perspective, many jurors understand that clients often…
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