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October 9, 2024
In 2017, Japanese automotive parts company Takata filed for bankruptcy amid a worldwide scandal surrounding its airbags. Flaws in the design of the airbags rendered millions of cars unsafe. According to a January 2024 article by Consumer Reports, the issue has been linked to 26 deaths and more than 400 injuries in the US alone. […]
October 9, 2024
In several circumstances, you can be held liable for contractor injuries on your property under the legal theory of premises liability. To some extent, the existence of your liability could hinge on whether you did or did not exercise control over their work. If you had direct control over the contractor’s coming and going, their […]
October 8, 2024
Being involved in a car accident is not as improbable as you might think. There are around 4,000 fatalities on California roads every year, and thousands more people are injured in car accidents. With this in mind, you should educate yourself about what to expect after an accident so that you’re ready to take appropriate […]
October 8, 2024
There are many causes of fatal car accidents in California. But, regardless of the cause, these deadly collisions can leave families shattered and entire communities searching for answers. Whether it’s a single-vehicle wreck on a city street or a multiple-car pile-up on a busy interstate, vehicle accidents are a major cause of death for Californians. […]
October 7, 2024
In many cases, the driver of the car that is hydroplaning will be held liable for causing a car accident if the vehicle collides with another car, truck, or stationary object. However, the driver may not be the only responsible party, depending on the facts at hand. In some cases, potholes that haven’t been repaired […]
October 6, 2024
Many legal clients ask this question: Should you settle your personal injury claim out of court? There are pros and cons to settling a case before going to trial. But, generally, settlement negotiations are more efficient, cheaper, and less stressful. Only a small percentage of personal injury cases make it to opening arguments before a […]
October 5, 2024
Each year, more than one million Americans of all ages are admitted to emergency departments with symptoms of concussions or other mild traumatic brain injuries (MTBIs). Most are treated and released the same day. But will these victims experience ongoing cognitive problems over the long term? And what difference, if any, do the victims’ ages […]
October 4, 2024
Prescription drugs, marijuana, and other intoxicants are as dangerous as alcohol when a driver gets behind the wheel. At Neale & Fhima, we believe greater awareness of the issue is needed. This begins with a recognition that high driving and drunk driving are related, but distinct, public safety problems. Let’s take a closer look at […]
March 25, 2024
One of the jobs of regulatory agencies is to ensure the safety and protection of citizens who buy consumer products. Federal agencies in the U.S. often force vehicle manufacturers to recall various makes and models to fix defects that could be dangerous or life-threatening to consumers. A recent recall by Hyundai urged vehicle owners to […]
March 25, 2024
Takata Airbags Might Not Be the Only Faulty Airbags In the most extensive safety recall in U.S. history, vehicles made by 19 different automakers, including 34 brands, have been recalled to replace defective front driver and passenger airbags. More than 67 million airbags have been recalled, and at the end of 2022, 11 million of […]
