FLORIDA—Trouble in Toyland, the annual survey of toy safety conducted by the Florida Public Interest Research Group (“PIRG”) Education Fund, highlights toys that pose various dangers to children ranging from unsafe levels of toxic chemicals to the possibility of choking. The survey has resulted in more than 150 toy recalls and other regulatory actions during…
FLORIDA—Popping sounds abound on New Year’s Eve – fireworks, champagne corks and, occasionally, gunfire. While these are meant to be celebratory, they also can be very dangerous, or in some cases, even fatal. Tripp Law Firm invites you to review the New Year’s Safety Tips and information below to assure that you and your loved ones…
‘Tis the Season to Decorate Safely… NATIONAL—With only 11 days until Christmas, some of us may be dashing to finish our Holiday decorations in time for Santa’s arrival. Whether your attempting to recreate your own Winter Wonderland or simply trying to avoid being the so-called “Scrooge” of the neighborhood, Tripp Law Firm invites you to…
NATIONAL—Environmental Protection Agency is investigating Volkswagen and other major car manufacturers for Clean Air Act emission violations in certain diesel vehicles. Diesel Vehicles Affected Affected 2.0 Liter Diesel Vehicles VW Jetta (Model Years 2009-2015) VW Jetta Sportwagen (Model Years 2009-2014) VW Beetle (Model Years 2012-2015) VW Beetle Convertible (Model Years 2012-2015) VW Golf (Model Years…
NATIONAL—New studies appear to have pinpointed a commonly used medical warming blanket as the true cause of many post-surgery Periprosthetic Joint Infections (“PJIs”). The Bair Hugger This warming blanket, known as the “Bair Hugger,” is a Forced-Air Warming blanket that has been used for more than two decades to warm patients during lengthy surgeries. While…
FLORIDA—With the holiday season fast-approaching, Tripp Law Firm invites you to slow down and take the time to review this DMVFlorida.org summary of Florida’s Move Over Law. FLORIDA MOVE OVER LAW Imagine you are driving down the Florida Turnpike at 70 MPH and you see an FHP officer on the right shoulder with their lights…
Study finds zip line-related injuries on the rise nationwide, raising concerns about safety. NATIONAL—According to a recent study of U.S. emergency room data, the number of zip line-related injuries has soared along with the popularity of the largely unregulated activity. The study found that from 1997-2012, nearly 17,000 zip line-related injuries were treated in U.S. emergency…
NATIONAL — With the prevalence of school violence only increasing, parents want to know their children are safe in school. Schools around the nation can help ease the minds of concerned parents by employing proper lunchtime supervision policies. In a recent case study involving the death of a sixteen-year-old student during lunchtime, experts concluded that…
NATIONAL—Fiat Chrysler, the manufacturer of Dodge Ram, is recalling more than 1.7 million trucks for steering wheel and airbag issues.As one of the largest automobile manufactures in the world, this recall will affect trucks in the US, Canada, Mexico, and other countries around the globe. In total, three separate recalls have been issued covering a…
NATIONAL—A major British motorcycle manufacturer is facing a $2.9 million fine from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for failing to notify the NHTSA on time about a steering defect behind its September 2014 recall of more than 1,300 motorcycles. The NHTSA claims that the British manufacturer violated the Safety Act when it was…
