According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is recalling 40,915 tires as the result of a tread defect which can cause partial tire tread separation. This can cause damage to the vehicle and/or lead to tire failure, which can in turn cause a serious car accident.
The Tires
The tires affected by this recall were manufactured from the 9th week of 2009 through the 22nd week of 2009, or March 1, 2009 through May 31, 2009, and include:
- Goodyear/Wrangler Silent Armor/LT235/80R17 LRE
- Goodyear/Wrangler Silent Armor/LT245/75R17 LRE
- Goodyear/Wrangler Silent Armor/LT265/70R17 LRE
- Goodyear/Wrangler Silent Armor/LT275/70R18 LRE
- Goodyear/Wrangler Silent Armor/LT285/70R17 LRD
- Goodyear/Wrangler Silent Armor/LT325/60R18 LRE
Remedy
Goodyear will notify owners and replace the defective tires for free. The recall is expected to start on or before March 22, 2012. Consumers may call Goodyear at (800) 592-3267 or the NHTSA at (888) 327-4236 for more information.
Why Tires are so Important
The tires are the only part of a motor vehicle that touches the road and, as such, they are one of the most important pieces of equipment. If the tires are manufactured using poor quality materials or are poorly designed, it greatly increases the chance of tire failure, which then increases the chance of a serious injury traffic accident.
When to Contact a Massachusetts Personal Injury Lawyer
At the Kiley Law Group, our experienced auto product liability attorneys in Boston are committed to obtaining just compensation for accident victims who have been injured as the result of negligent manufacturing or design. If you have been injured in a Massachusetts car accident caused by a defective car part, call us today for a free legal consultation at (888) 208-1695.
The Boston Globe reports that The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts ruled yesterday that teenagers who host parties but do not provide alcohol to their guests cannot be found responsible in a civil suit if a guest were to suffer injuries and attempt to bring a claim against the teenaged host.
The SJC maintained that the current social host law concerns a host that either supplies alcohol to one’s guests or has effective control over the supply of alcohol at the party. A teen host who does not provide alcohol to his or her guests, nor controls the supply of alcohol at the party, cannot be held liable under the law.
This ruling was unanimous among the Justices, who pointed out that amending the current law would create confusion for the legal system and further commented that there is no clear consensus on teenage host liability in the U.S. to draw from.
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Drunk drivers are responsible for about one in three traffic accident deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2009, this amounted to 11,000 deaths. With these statistics it is no wonder that authorities want to do everything possible to keep intoxicated drivers off the roads. According to WHDH.com, a Boston city councilor is pushing for an extra line of defense against drunk drivers in the form of valets.
No, You Don’t Get Your Car Keys
After a convicted hit and run driver proclaimed that he couldn’t believe the valet gave him his keys considering how drunk he was, Boston city councilor Rob Consalvo started thinking that there may be another way of keeping drunk drivers from hitting the road. Most valet companies already keep the keys of people who are obviously too drunk to drive and send them home in a cab, but this may soon become required under Massachusetts law.
If it does become law, then valets would have to be trained to recognize signs of intoxication and to follow a certain procedure, but this would be one more obstacle for drunk drivers. If valets can keep these drivers off the roads, then the number of accidents caused by impaired drivers would likely decrease. So far, Bostonians are in support of the idea.
When to Call a Massachusetts Personal Injury Attorney
Drunk drivers put other motorists and other road users in danger of serious injury or death every time they choose to drink and drive. New initiatives can help prevent some of these accidents, but until each person makes the choice to never drink and drive, fatal and injury crashes will still occur.
If you have been injured in a drunk driving accident, or other traffic accident, caused by the negligence of another driver, the dedicated auto accident attorneys in Boston with the Kiley Law Group can help you obtain justice and the compensation you deserve. Contact us at (888) 208-1695 for a free legal consultation.
A serious burn hazard has prompted BSH Home Appliances Corp., an Irvine, California-based company, to recall an estimated 835,000 of the popular Tassimo Single-Cup Brewers. A defect in the T Disc that holds the tea or coffee which can cause the disc to burst and spray hot liquid, as well as coffee grounds or tea leaves, onto the user and bystanders, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The defect poses a significant burn hazard to consumers.
Recalled Product Details
The recalled Tassimo coffee makers include both Bosch brand name brewers as well as Tassimo Professional brewers. The Bosch brand coffee makers were sold at various home improvement, mass merchandise, and department stores nationwide, in addition to various websites from June 2008 through February 2012 for between $100 and $250. The Professional model was also sold directly to hotels and food service providers, and they will be contacted directly. The recalled products include:
- Tassimo Professional brand brewers, sold in black, with model number TAS6512CUL and date codes FD 8905 through FD 9109; and
- Bosch brand Tassimo brewers, sold in white, gray, black, anthracite, silver, red, titanium and white/gray colors, with model numbers that begin with: TAS100, TAS200, TAS451, TAS651, and TAS46, and date codes FD 8806 through FD 9109.
CPSC Incident Reports
The CPSC has received reports of 140 incidents involving the brewers spraying hot liquid, coffee grounds, or tea leaves, including 37 incidents involving second-degree burn injuries to users and bystanders. One such incident involved a 10-year-old girl in Minnesota who sustained second-degree burns to her neck and face and had to be hospitalized.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled coffee makers immediately and contact Tassimo for a free replacement T Disc holder. Consumers can order the replacement holder online at www.tassimodirect.com/safetyrecall or call the firm at (866) 918-8763.
When to Call a Massachusetts Product Liability Lawyer
If you or a loved one has suffered serious injury as the result of a defective product, you may be able to hold the negligent manufacturer responsible for the losses and damages resulting from your injury. Contact the dedicated Boston product liability attorneys with the Kiley Law Group today to learn more about your legal rights and options. Getting the compensation you deserve is just a phone call away. For a free legal consultation, call us at (888) 208-1695.
The Boston Globe reported over the weekend that Carol Daniele, 76, of Westford is now facing charges of failing to yield to pedestrians and operating to endanger after Daniele struck a mother and her two young sons in Concord last week.
Daniele had been driving her Toyota Camry to her dialysis appointment last Sunday when she attempted to turn at the intersection of Winthrop Street and Commonwealth Avenue and struck an unidentified Concord woman and the woman’s sons, aged five and 20-months-old, as the family was crossing the roadway. There are no crosswalks present at this Concord intersection.
Authorities responding to the accident scene found the mother in the roadway holding the 20-month-old son who had been in a stroller at the time of the accident. The five-year-old boy may have been pushing or riding his bicycle with training wheels when the family was struck.
According to officials, the woman and her sons are out of the hospital and at home as they recover from their injuries. Daniele’s arraignment date has not been announced at this time.
Have You Been Seriously Injured by a Motor Vehicle?
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According to The Boston Globe, a tractor-trailer rolled over earlier today on the ramp leading from I-290 to I-495 in Marlboro. The unidentified driver of the tractor-trailer had to be rescued by emergency responders but was reportedly uninjured in the accident. Authorities reported that the trailer was carrying food, which has since been condemned by an area health board due to the accident. It is unknown at this time what caused the rollover accident. Officials are continuing their investigation.
When Should You Call a Massachusetts Truck Accidents Attorney?
Have you been seriously injured in a truck accident in Massachusetts because of another driver’s negligence? Contact a Massachusetts truck accidents attorney with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options before you sign any forms, give a statement to an insurance company, or hire a lawyer. Call us today at (888) 208-1695 to receive your free consultation.
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This past Saturday morning an 18-year-old Marshfield man was killed in a car accident on Highland Street in Marshfield.
What Happened
The Boston Globe reported that the unidentified driver struck a tree along the side of the roadway around 4:30 a.m. that morning. When authorities arrived to the scene of the accident, the vehicle was on fire. Firefighters were able to put the fire out and found the driver. There were no other passengers in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Officials have reported that the driver was not wearing a seatbelt.
Seatbelt Safety
The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Highway Safety Division in Massachusetts reports that the Click It or Ticket campaign has helped encourage drivers and passengers across the state to put their seatbelts on whenever they get in the car. The EOPSS estimated that buckling up in the Commonwealth saw a notable increase from 51% in 2002 to 74% in 2009 and reports that occupants who do not wear seatbelts face a 50% increase of suffering a serious or even fatal injury in the event of an accident.
When Should You Call a Massachusetts Car Accidents Attorney?
Have you lost a loved one in a car accident in Massachusetts because of another driver’s negligence? Contact a Massachusetts car accidents attorney with Kiley Law Group to find out about your legal options before you sign any forms, give a statement to an insurance company, or hire a lawyer.
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A Toyota Camry driven by an elderly Westford woman struck an unidentified Concord woman and her two children Saturday morning at about 9:00 a.m. as the family was crossing Commonwealth Avenue in Concord.
What Happened
According to The Boston Globe, the woman and her two sons, a 20-month-old and a 5-year-old, were crossing the roadway at the intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Winthrop Street. The unnamed elderly driver was making a turn onto Winthrop Street when she struck the family. The driver then accelerated onto a nearby lawn and crashed into a garage, forcing the garage off the foundation.
Police responded to the scene and found the mother in the street holding the 20-month-old son, who had been sitting in his stroller at the time of the accident. The 5-year-old boy may have been riding his bicycle with training wheels when the impact occurred and he was reportedly responsive when police arrived.
The 20-month-old boy was seriously injured by the impact and was flown by helicopter to a Boston hospital for emergency treatment. Both the mother and her 5-year-old son were taken to a local hospital for treatment and were then released. The elderly woman suffered injuries as well and was still in the hospital as of Saturday evening. Authorities reported that the woman had been driving to her dialysis appointment.
Have You Been Injured in a Motor Vehicle Accident?
If you or a loved one has been seriously hurt by a motor vehicle while walking or biking in Massachusetts, contact a Boston pedestrian accidents lawyer with Kiley Law Group to find out what your legal options are before you sign any forms, give a statement to the insurance company, or hire a lawyer.
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