Burn injuries can occur in a variety of situations from car accidents to house fires, electrocutions, and more, and can range in severity from first to fourth degree burns, increasing in severity with each level. The damages in a burn injury case are often unique in that they are likely to last beyond that of an average injury.
For example, burn injuries may require continued medical treatment, therapy, and more far into the future. Additionally,...
Burns are undoubtedly one of the most painful injuries, and can result in lasting or even permanent physical and psychological trauma. There are four categories of burns ranked with increasing severity. First degree burns may hurt, but generally heal quickly and do not require medical attention. Second degree burns are more serious, and may or may not require medical attention. Third degree burns generally cause permanent damage and always...
BMW is facing a class action lawsuit on behalf of Californians who bought or leased certain 2020-2021 hybrid vehicles.
This lawsuit came about due to alleged manufacturing defects that, according to the suit, rendered the battery systems in certain hybrid BMW vehicles unreasonably dangerous. According to a bulletin put out by BMW in regard to this defect, “Debris may have entered one or more of the hybrid battery cells during their production...
Pressure cookers can provide a great way to feed a family while reducing the mess and time it takes to cook a balanced meal. However, pressure cookers are not without their risks. Instant Pot in addition to other pressure cookers have been known to cause a variety of burn and scalding injuries when superheated contents inside explode out of the pot while still under pressure. Although a safety lock on these devices is supposed to prevent the...
Burns can be extremely painful and may occur in a variety of situations. It’s important to remember that if you have suffered from a serious burn caused by another party’s negligence, you may be eligible to seek legal compensation for your damages. Although thermal burns caused by heat are the most commonly discussed, burns can occur due to a variety of factors, including via chemical and electrical accidents. It’s important to exercise...
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1 in 6 motorcycle deaths in states with mandatory helmet laws is attributed to riders wearing inadequate head protection, rather than helmets approved by the Department of Transportation (DOT). Experts agree that the helmet is the single most vital piece of protective gear for a motorcyclist to wear. Wearing a helmet can significantly reduce the chance of a fatality in the event of...
Earlier this month, five families in Northwest Dallas filed a lawsuit against natural gas provider Atmos Energy. The lawsuit accused Atmos of negligence in meeting gas line safety regulation and connected the claim of negligence to a fatal gas leak explosion in February 2018. The explosion occurred in the plaintiffs’ residential neighborhood, killing a 12-year-old girl.The lawsuit alleges that, in the days leading up to the fatal explosion, two...
Apple has issued a safety recall for its 2015 MacBook Pro laptops with Retina Display saying that the computers' batteries may overheat and post a fire hazard. According to a report on The Verge, the company says there are a limited number of affected units sold between September 2015 and February 2017. Although they haven't given a specific number, it could add up to quite a number of laptops made over that time period.
Laptop Batteries Could...