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NHTSA’s Quiet Car Rule Protects Pedestrians
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In a recent announcement, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is requiring new hybrid vehicles make more noise when in operation in an effort to protect pedestrians, especially those with visual impairments or who are blind.When traveling slowly, electric and hybrid vehicles are quieter than most cars, posing a safety […]
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NHTSA Allows GM to Delay Takata Airbag Recall
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will allow auto giant General Motors (GM) to delay its recall of suspected defective Takata airbags. GM will now have the opportunity to prove that the Takata airbags in its vehicles are safe before replacing the defective products . GM has until Aug. 31, 2017 to complete long-term […]
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Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Increase for 2016
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AAA predicts that 48.7 million Americans will travel for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. This number is roughly one million more than it was last year – a 1.9 percent increase. Each journey is expected to be more than 50 miles from home. The travel company explains that the increase is likely due to the improvement […]
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South Florida Cities Among the Car Accident Capitals of America
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In August, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released data showing a sharp increase in traffic accident fatalities. From 2014 to 2015, the number of people killed in traffic accidents increased a shocking 7.2 percent, the largest single-year increase in 50 years. Similarly, the National Safety Council released preliminary data for the first half […]
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Veterans’ Disability Basics
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Those who served in the armed forces and suffered an injury, whether physical or mental, may be eligible to receive veterans’ disability benefits to help make up for lost working time or other expenses associated with your condition. Eligibility In order to qualify for benefits, there are a number of qualifications that must be met. […]
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Drowsy Driving a Danger Over the Holiday Season
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In 2015, there were approximately 5,000 fatigue-related accident deaths in the United States. As millions across the country prepare to travel by passenger vehicle this holiday season, drivers must be aware of the dangers drowsy driving poses. Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s holidays are the top travel times for Americans. More than 90 percent will […]
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$70 Million Awarded in Talcum Powder Lawsuit
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A St. Louis jury has awarded $70 million to a California woman in the latest verdict against Baby Powder manufacturer Johnson & Johnson for its role in causing her ovarian cancer diagnosis.The woman was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012, following her extended use of talcum powder, the main ingredient of the Johnson & Johnson’s […]
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Three Florida Highways Receive ‘Most Dangerous’ Ranking
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Traffic isn’t the only factor that makes driving through Florida a worrisome experience – a new survey shows that three Florida highways are among the most dangerous in the country. A survey released by EverQuote found that Florida’s I-4, I-95 and I-10 have some of the highest fatality rates in the country. The survey considered […]
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2016 Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently released its preliminary list of the workplace safety and health violations most often cited during 2016 based on an analysis of nearly 32,000 inspections. According to the Administration, the list does not vary much from year to year, as the same workplace are regularly cited and put […]
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Another Takata Airbag Death Confirmed in the U.S.
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On September 30, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirmed that the death of a 50-year-old woman was linked to a defective Takata airbag. This brings the total number of U.S. Takata related fatalities to 11.The woman was driving a 2001 Honda Civic in Riverside County, California, when her vehicle collided with a pickup […]
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Verdicts & Settlements
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company product liability.
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company product liability.
Jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 63-year-old man survived by his widow.
Verdict against cigarette manufacturer for family of local lawyer who died of lung cancer.
Verdict against tobacco manufacturer for family of man who died from lung cancer as a result of smoking.
Verdict for widow of man who died of lung cancer as a result of addiction to smoking.
Gordon and Partners, along with co-counsel, recently represented the family of a smoker who passed away when she was 60 years old from lung cancer caused from her long time addiction to smoking cigarettes since she was a young girl. The case was tried in Lowell, Massachusetts and resulted in a verdict of 17 million dollars on May 31, 2019.
Recovery for man and family for injuries caused by a defective auto part.
Verdict for a smoker who contracted cancer of the jaw.
A Pinellas County jury verdict for the estate of a man who died of lung cancer at the age of 42.
Jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 68-year-old man from lung cancer from smoking cigarettes manufactured by RJR and Philip Morris.
Negligent supervision at Assisted Living Facility resulting in death.
Jury verdict for the wrongful death of a 97-year-old woman at an ALF.
Recovery for man who suffered brain injury and paralysis after collision with Blood Mobile.
Jury verdict in drowning death of autistic boy at a construction site.
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