When a Takata airbag explodes, it can send shrapnel into the interior of the vehicle, which can cause a number of injuries to the occupants. A North Carolina woman has now filed a new Takata airbag lawsuit, claiming that when her Takata airbag exploded, some…
Automaker Ford recently agreed to a nearly $300 million class-action settlement to reimburse consumers for out-of-pocket expenses related to necessary Takata airbag replacements. Ford owners who agree to the deal will receive free “loaner” cars they can use while waiting for their vehicles to be…
How safe are self-driving cars, or even vehicles with assisted-driving systems like Tesla’s “Autopilot?” The question remains open to debate, but one thing may be becoming clear: Manufacturers need to be responsible for any shortcomings in safety. Tesla, for example, recently agreed to a $5…
In late June 2018, Mazda announced it was recalling nearly 700 vehicles because of a manufacturing problem. In these vehicles, there is a risk the airbag won’t deploy properly in an accident, which could put occupant safety at risk. Manufacturing Issue Affects Proper Deployment of…
Kia Motors America has recalled over 500,000 vehicles because of airbag problems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent a letter to the company dated June 7, 2018, stating they were acknowledging Kia’s recall. The airbag problem stems from a potential defect in the…
According to recent news reports, another person has fallen victim to a dangerous e-cigarette explosion. This time, however, the victim was tragically killed. The U.S. Fire Administration found that between 2009 and 2016, there were 195 explosions and fires involving e-cigarettes, resulting in 133 acute…
After a series of recalls related to potential fire hazards on their all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), Polaris now faces a class-action lawsuit filed by a group of consumers in April 2018. The consumers come from three different states and are seeking class-action status to represent the…
In the mid-1990s, keyless ignition systems started to become available on luxury vehicles. Today, they have become much more popular, and are offered as standard or optional equipment in many models. They’re convenient and easy to use, as the driver can start the car without…
Imagine carrying a spare battery in your pocket, and one day you’re busy at work and the battery explodes, causing you to suffer serious burn injuries. That’s exactly what allegedly happened to a Kansas man, who is now suing the Wichita vaping shop where he…
On April 2, 2018, Polaris announced yet another recall of recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) due to fire hazards. This is another in a series of recalls the company has implemented to address potentially dangerous vehicles with defects that under certain circumstances can lead to injurious…