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• Boiler Explosion Lawsuit Results in $47M Settlement

  July 23, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Lawsuits over a 2017 boiler explosion in St. Louis have been resolved with a $47 million settlement.

• Bicycle Helmets Often Sold Without Compliance with Safety Standards: Report

  July 9, 2019

  Russell Maas

  Consumer Reports warns that a number of bicycle helmets, usually sold online, do not meet U.S. safety standards, and lists several which consumers should avoid completely.

• CPSC Issues Slew Of Fireworks Recalls Over Fire Hazards Ahead of Independence Day Celebrations

  July 2, 2019

  Russell Maas

  Several fireworks recalls were announced by the CPSC just days before Independence Day because they are overloaded with explosive materials, which has already led to the loss of a child's hand.

• Pedestrian and Cyclist Deaths Increased in 2018: NHTSA Report

  June 26, 2019

  Russell Maas

  Data indicates that pedestrian and bicyclist deaths increased in 2018 even while other traffic deaths declined, due to larger vehicles and both distracted drivers and pedestrians.

• Standard Car Safety Features Often Lacking in Train and Bus Accidents: Report

  April 17, 2019

  Russell Maas

  A new report calls for increased safety measures, like seat belts, on mass transit transportation.

• CPSC Releases Halloween Safety Tips, Reports 4,500 Injuries Over Holiday Last Year

  October 31, 2018

  Russell Maas

  The CPSC has released a list of Halloween safety tips in an effort to cut down on the thousands of injuries linked to the holiday.

• Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Bird And Lime Scooters

  October 30, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A class action lawsuit filed against Bird, Lime and Segway claims that rental electric scooters are a public nuisance and hazard, contributing to a growing number of injuries and other problems.

• Electronic Scooter Accidents Pose Serious Injury Risks in Cities Nationwide: Report

  October 1, 2018

  Russell Maas

  A new report raises questions about the safety of rental scooters, which have been linked to head injuries and several deaths.

• 8,000 Deaths A Year Caused By Unsafe Products, CPSC Tells Congress

  August 15, 2018

  Russell Maas

  A CPSC report links about 8,000 deaths annually to product-related incidents.

• Southwest Faces PTSD Lawsuit Over Engine Explosion That Left Hole in Side of Airplane

  April 30, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A passenger on Southwest Flight 1380, which had to make an emergency landing on April 17 after the engine exploded and a window blew out, has filed a lawsuit against the airline, saying she suffered post traumatic stress disorder.