The holiday season is here again! With the hustle, bustle and the stress of the holidays, it can be quite tempting to cut corners to save time and make mistakes when it comes to food safety. There is an abundance of food during the holidays. Most of us take part in family gatherings, office potlucks,…
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Data Shows Increase In Rideshare Collisions In California
Analysis of data gathered by California regulators about rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft is showing an increase in collisions and incidents over the last few years. According to a report on KQED.org, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) analyzed data provided by rideshare companies. The data basically shows significant growth of transportation network…
NFL Star Frank Gifford Suffered from Brain Disease CTE
NFL star Frank Gifford’s family has said he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE, a progressive brain disease that has been linked to the types of brain injuries and head trauma common in football. Gifford’s family said he passed away from natural causes at the age of 84, but that they suspected he was…
Hyundai Recalls Sonata Models For Rollaway Danger
Hyundai is recalling about 305,000 of its 2011-2012 Sonata models because the automatic transmission could possibly be moved out of park without pressing the brake pedal. According to a report in The New York Times, this vehicle defect could allow the car to roll away and cause a collision. Hyundai has attributed the problem to…
Winter Road Safety – Insights from the Salt Institute
Road Safety Resources from The Salt Institute These articles are taken from The Salt Institute but can no longer be found on their website. Bisnar Chase has re-published this article due to it’s relevance to keeping drivers safe in dangerous conditions. Winter Road Safety Winter storms endanger roadway users and paralyze economic activity. Sensible Salting keeps roads…
The Danger of Exploding E-Cigarettes
We are now hearing more and more reports about exploding electronic cigarettes. Recently, the Newport Beach personal injury law firm of Bisnar Chase filed a product liability lawsuit on behalf of plaintiff Nardin Andy, who suffered severe facial injuries after an e-cigarette vaporizer exploded in his face and caused severe injuries. The lawsuit, filed on…
Takata Manipulated Airbag Inflator Test Results
Japanese auto supplier, Takata, manipulated test results on airbag inflators, a person with direct knowledge of internal company documents has said. According to a report in The New York Times, the data manipulation involved tests intended to demonstrate compliance with automakers’ design specifications, said this insider who was not authorized to speak. Allegation Over Inaccurate…
Watchdog Group Releases List of Most Dangerous Toys
Dinosaur claws inspired by the blockbuster movie, “Jurassic World” and a quick-folding trampoline have been listed among the items on World Against Toys Causing Harm’s (WATCH) annual list of the most dangerous toys. According to an Associated Press report, the consumer watchdog group released the list just in time for the Christmas holiday shopping season….
Utilizing Expert Witnesses
By Brian D. Chase and Scott D. Raphael Expert witnesses have become an essential part of modern trial practice. Unfortunately, their use has become almost too casual, with may practitioners on both sides resorting to an almost “knee-jerk” routine of hiring experts in every case. Contrary to what may be prevailing conventional wisdom, however, not…
Tyson Foods Recalls Chicken Wings For Potential Contamination
Tyson Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling chicken wings over food poisoning concerns. According to a CBS Local news report, the company is issuing the recall for 52,486 pounds of chicken after consumers complained about an “off odor” scent. Each 28-ounce bag of the cooked, buffalo-style chicken wings affected in the recall has a “Best if…