Posts by Michael Phelan
Is Your Swimming Pool’s Drain Cover Safe and Effective?
Swimming pool drains pose a serious risk to swimmers of all ages, but especially to children. The suction from a pool drain can easily lead to the entrapment of hair, limbs, or accessories, like jewelry or bathing suit decorations. This is why pool owners must take care to ensure their drain covers comply with safety…
Read MoreDeWalt Cordless Kerosene Heaters Recalled Due to Fire and Carbon Monoxide Risk
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a product recall announcement for DeWalt cordless kerosene forced-air heaters. Enerco Group, who manufactures the heaters under the DeWalt name, made the recall on February 3, which involves about 4,500 units. The issue with the heaters is that they can start unexpectedly while in standby mode, posing…
Read MoreWhere Is the Oversight for Commercial Trucking Companies?
A recent exposé from the Boston Globe uncovered a startling amount of information about commercial trucking companies and government oversight – or rather, the lack of government oversight. The article follows a string of truck accidents and tragedies, all of which may have been avoided had these trucking companies been penalized or shut down by…
Read MoreCow’s Milk-Based Formulas, Including Enfamil and Similac, Linked to Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) in Premature Babies
Do you have a premature baby? Was your baby fed Enfamil, Similac or other cow’s milk-based formula while in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU)? Did your baby develop necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a bowel disease? The risk of developing NEC in premature infants is substantially heightened with cow’s milk-based formulas, such as Enfamil and Similac.…
Read MoreParaquat Dichloride Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Paraquat dichloride (“Paraquat”) is a chemical agent commonly used as an herbicide. It is used on over 100 different types of crops. Because Paraquat is so toxic, it is classified as a Restricted Use Product, meaning only licensed applicators are able to purchase and use the product. As a result of its toxicity, Paraquat has…
Read MoreWhat Is the Statute of Limitations for Filing a Product Liability Claim in Virginia?
When we purchase a product, we expect it to work as marketed. We don’t expect to suffer an injury with its use. However, sometimes products are designed or manufactured with flaws that lead to such injuries. When this happens, you have the right to pursue legal compensation for your injuries and other damages. Virginia, as…
Read MoreHow a Truck Driver’s Health Issues Can Lead to a Truck Accident
Truck driver negligence is a leading reason for many truck accidents. Negligence can include everything from speeding to distracted driving. Another way negligence can occur is because of health concerns that are left unaddressed. The health issues can increase the potential for a truck accident. Because truck driving is such a sedentary activity, truck drivers…
Read MoreWhat Every Truck Driver Needs to Know About Uninsured / Underinsured Motorist Coverage
18-wheelers and other commercial trucks are dangerous vehicles. If you have ever seen an overturned truck accident on the news, witnessed a truck accident, or were unlucky enough to be involved in one, you understand how terrible truck crashes can be. Driving a truck is one of the most dangerous jobs in Virginia and across…
Read MoreHow Bias Affects a Motorcycle Accident Claim
Motorcycle accidents are different from other motor vehicle accidents in several ways: not only are riders more likely to suffer severe injuries, but they may have a harder time collecting damages. This is because most car and truck drivers – and therefore, most witnesses and juries – harbor some bias against motorcycle riders. A study…
Read MoreExamples of Defective Product Claims
If you have been injured because of a defective product, you may have grounds to file a product liability lawsuit against one or more responsible parties, such as the designer, manufacturer, retailer, or distributor. Below are some of the common defective products sold on the marketplace. Motor vehicles components Car crashes lead the way when…
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