Monthly Archives: October 2012
Distracted Driving—A Major Cause of Truck Accidents
If you have the urge to check your iPhone messages while you are driving your truck, think again before doing so. A study by the Federal Government of distracted driving in commercial vehicle operations found that, not surprisingly, 78% of car crashes were caused by driver distraction and inattention while driving. A similar percentage of… Read More »
Attorney Michael Kernbach and Co-Counsel Win Landmark Case for Families of Virginia Tech Shooting Victims
Most of the families of the victims of the tragic 2007 shooting at Virginia Tech, which left 33 people dead, agreed to settle potential wrongful death claims against the Commonwealth of Virginia as well as Virginia Tech employees and officials for a payment of $100,000. In exchange for the payment, the families agreed to a… Read More »
Product Recall: Mr. Coffee Single-Cup Brewers
When you go to brew your morning cup of Joe, you might get more than you bargained for. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of the popular Mr. Coffee Single Cup Brewing System, which is imported into the U.S. by Sunbeam Corporation. The CPSC has received reports that a build-up of… Read More »
