Toyota and Honda have been the center of recent controversies surrounding faulty air bags, with hundreds of thousands of vehicles recalled. Now, German auto manufacturer Volkswagen AG has joined the list of automakers engaging in an air bag related recall. The company recently announced that it is recalling 420,000 vehicles in the United States and another 41,300 in Canada because …
Volkswagen Recalls 2015 Tiguan to Fix Faulty Tire Labeling
Volkswagen recently announced a recall affecting about 3,000 VW Tiguan vehicles released in model year 2015. The purpose of the recall is to correct the labeling on the SUVs’ tires, which the company says contain the wrong information about tire loading weight and pressure. The affected SUVs were built between January and March 2015, according to the company. The recall …
Understanding the Rights of Texas Nursing Home Residents
In addition to the rights and freedoms enjoyed by all Texas citizens, Texans who are age 60 or over also have certain protected rights under state law, according to the Office of the Attorney General. These rights are intended to protect elderly individuals from cases of abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including harm that might occur while the person is living …
Fiat Chrysler Faces $105 Million Fine for Botched Recalls
Automaker Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will be expected to pay a $105 million fine for recall lapses that affected millions of vehicles, according to a recent Wall Street Journal article. The fine, to be imposed shortly by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), is the largest monetary penalty for recall lapses ever imposed. The NHTSA will also assign an independent …
Three Common Texas Car Accident Injuries
When a car crash occurs in Texas, injuries are common. Some of the most common car accident injuries aren’t immediately apparent: an injured person might not show symptoms for hours or even days after the vehicles have been cleared from the scene.
Texas Attorney General Provides Tips for Choosing a Safe and Caring Nursing Home
Elder abuse is a growing problem in Texas and nationwide, according to the Texas Attorney General’s office. Unfortunately, many instances of abuse, neglect, or exploitation occur in nursing home settings. If you are seeking nursing home care for your loved one, there is much you can do to help prevent harm or mistreatment in the future. Start by asking for …
Nursing Home Arbitration Clauses Make the Fight for Justice More Difficult
When a loved one is injured through abuse or neglect while in a nursing home, the family must take action quickly. Investigating the cause of the injury, putting a stop to it, and ensuring the nursing home doesn’t continue their harmful behavior is essential to protect every resident in a nursing home’s care. Trust the Dallas personal injury lawyers of …
Federal Agencies Consider Imposing Penalties on Fiat Chrysler for Recall Violations
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) held a hearing on July 2 to scrutinize the recall and safety practices of Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA). After the hearing, NHTSA chief Mark Rosekind said the agency would likely take action against the automaker no later than Labor Day 2015, according to a recent article in Automotive News.
Facts to Know About Traffic Accidents in Texas
Car and truck crashes in Texas are tracked by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), which compiles statistics on motor vehicle safety within the state. Here are some of the top facts for Texas drivers, from the “Texas Motor Vehicle Traffic Crash Highlights Calendar Year 2014” report:
Death of Texas Nursing Home Patient Spurs Investigation
The death of a nursing home resident in Temple has prompted an investigation by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, according to a recent article in the Temple Daily Telegram. A 43 year old disabled man residing at Regency Manor Healthcare Center was found unresponsive by nursing home staff. Police and emergency personnel were called, but the man …
