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Recall: IPod Touch Rechargeable Battery Due To Burn Hazard Comments Off

According to news sources, about 6,118 units of the IPod Touch Rechargeable External Battery Case were recalled after it was discovered that they pose a potential burn hazard due to overheating.

The company, Mophie LLC, has announced the voluntary recall in cooperation with The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission due to the potential burn hazard arising from the risk of the batteries overheating. The products included in the recall have the serial numbers TR113 through TR120. The batteries have been sold since April 2011 and have a retail price of about $50.

There have been about nine reports of minor burns sustained due to usage of the recalled product, and about 44 reports of the product deforming due to overheating.

Consumers with the recalled battery cases should stop using them immediately and contact the company at (877) 308-4581 for a replacement.

As a Berlingame personal injury attorney, I’ve seen recalls of this kind in the past and know the severity of the hazards they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use of a defective product, speak with a Berlingame personal injury lawyer to learn about the legal options available to you.

Posted on: 11-30-2011
Posted in: personal injury, product liability, Product Recall

Recall: Giant Eagle Canned Pumpkin Comments Off

According to news sources, the grocery chain Giant Eagle has announced a voluntary recall of Food Club and Valu Time branded pumpkin cans due to the products not meeting unspecified “quality standards”.

The recalled products are produced by Topco Associates and sold at Giant Eagle grocery stores. Giant Eagle claims that it is investigating the matter with the producer to determine if any additional steps are needed. The company has also states that it is “not aware of any immediate health concern” in regards to the recalled product.

Consumers with the recalled pumpkin cans should stop using them immediately and contact the company for a replacement of ingredients, a full refund or a complimentary pie.

As a San Jose personal injury attorney, I’ve seen recalls of this kind in the past and know the severity of the hazards they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use of a defective product, speak with a San Jose personal injury lawyer to learn about the legal options available to you. Please, continue to visit our blog for regular updates about unsafe and dangerous consumer products.

Posted on: 11-30-2011
Posted in: personal injury, product liability, Product Recall

High-Speed Pursuit Ends With Suspect Disappearing In Woods Comments Off

According to news sources, a dangerous high-speed pursuit Tuesday evening started in Eureka and ended with the suspect fleeing on foot in a forest near State Route 299. Authorities are currently in the process of trying to locate and apprehend the suspect.

The chase began in Eureka, with the 25-year-old suspect then reportedly going up northbound Highway 101 before reaching SR 299. The vehicle the suspect was driving reportedly reached speeds up to 100 mph during the chase.

The California Highway Patrol joined Eureka Police in the chase that ended when the deployment of a spike strip on the roadway immobilized the suspects vehicle. The man then fled on foot and entered into the woods, with K-9 Units scouring the area to locate the suspect.

A woman passenger inside the vehicle was uninjured in the incident and was not arrested.

As a Roseville personal injury attorney, I am familiar with the life threatening risks that these dangerous car chases pose to pedestrians and motorists on the streets. If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a Roseville car accident lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 11-30-2011
Posted in: accident injury, car chase, personal injury

Rocketfish IPhone Battery Case Recalled Due To Fire Hazard Comments Off

According to news sources, about 31,000 Rocketfish IPhone 3G/3GS mobile phone battery cases have been recalled due to potential fire hazards arising from the fact that the batteries can overheat.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall after it was reported that the battery cases can cause injury and damage due to overheating. The battery case is made out of soft rubberized material and includes a built-in battery. The recalled battery cases have a model number RF-KL12 that can be found on the case as well as the packaging of the product.

Consumers with the recalled battery cases should stop using it immediately and contact the company at 800-917-5737 for a $70 gift card.

As a San Jose personal injury attorney, I’ve seen recalls of this kind in the past and know the severity of the hazards they entail. I hope this information can help raise awareness about this recalled product. If you or a loved one has been injured through the use of a defective product, speak with a San Jose personal injury lawyer to learn about the legal options available to you. Please, continue to visit our blog for regular updates about unsafe and dangerous consumer products.

Posted on: 11-30-2011
Posted in: personal injury, product liability, Product Recall

Deputy Vehicle Overturns In Crash Comments Off

According to news sources, a single-vehicle accident involving a Yolo County Sheriff Departments deputy took place early Wednesday when his patrol vehicle reportedly exited the roadway near Dunnigan and overturned in a ditch. The deputy sustained minor injuries in the solo accident.

The deputy was driving a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria vehicle traveling eastbound on County Road as he reportedly approached a curve on the roadway to transition to CR-89 before the accident took place, a California Highway Patrol officer said. It is as of yet unclear why the vehicle exited the roadway and at what speed the vehicle was traveling before it crashed.

The unknown incident caused the patrol vehicle to exit the roadway and crash into a drainage ditch as it overturned and ended up resting on its roof.

The deputy reportedly sustained minor injuries including minor cuts and scrapes as a result of the crash. He was transported to Woodland Memorial Hospital for treatment by a member of the Sheriffs Department.

As a San Jose personal injury lawyer, I wish all those injured in this terrible accident a complete and speedy recovery. I advise you never to leave the scene of an accident. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a car accident, I urge you to contact San Jose car accident lawyer to help you understand the best legal proceedings for your situation.

Posted on: 11-30-2011
Posted in: accident injury, car crash, personal injury

I-80 Car Chase Leads To Suspects Death Comments Off

According to news sources, a car chase that took place Saturday night on Interstate 80 in Albany resulted in the death of the suspect on the roadway after he exited the vehicle and attempted to flee from authorities on foot before a vehicle on the roadway reportedly struck and killed him.

A 51-year-old man failed to pull over and sped off after authorities attempted a traffic stop due to their suspicion that the driver was allegedly drinking and driving, a California Highway Patrol officer said. The incident led to CHP officers to follow the vehicle in pursuit on I-80 as the man reportedly attempted to flee.

The man then exited the vehicle after stopping it on the roadway and began running in an attempt to flee when an oncoming vehicle traveling on the roadway crashed into him, the CHP said.

The man died at the scene of the crash. The driver of the vehicle involved in the accident pulled over after the collision took place. the CHP said.

As a Sacramento car accident lawyer, I am familiar with the life threatening risks that these dangerous car chases pose to pedestrians and motorists on the streets. If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a Sacramento personal injury lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 11-30-2011
Posted in: car chase, Pedestrian Accident, personal injury

Car Chase Suspect Arrested After High-Speed Pursuit Comments Off

According to news sources, a man was arrested after reportedly leading authorities on a dangerous high-speed pursuit Wednesday that started in Sacramento and ended only after the suspects vehicle was immobilized by a deployed spike belt on the roadway.

A 24-year-old man reportedly led authorities on a high-speed pursuit that began on Raley Boulevard when the suspect failed to pull over after a traffic violation and sped off instead, a California Highway Patrol officer said. The pursuing deputy then reportedly lost sight of the suspect when he reportedly turned the Jeeps lights out until another CHP officer spotted the vehicle near Northgate Boulevard.

The pursuit reached speeds of about 100 mph on Interstate 80 in the midst of heavy fog, while the suspect reportedly drove without lights. The driver then exited the freeway and re-entered before CHP officers deployed the spike strip. The Jeep then drove over the spike strip and the right front tire went flat.

The suspect was then arrested and taken into custody.

As a Roseville car accident lawyer, I am familiar with the life threatening risks that these dangerous car chases pose to pedestrians and motorists on the streets. If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a Roseville personal injury lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 11-30-2011
Posted in: Accident Investigation, car chase, personal injury

Two Injured In Motorcycle-Vehicle Collision Comments Off

According to news sources, two people were injured in an accident Monday afternoon when a motorcycle traveling on Eastside Calpella Road crashed into a vehicle that reportedly pulled out directly into its pathway.

A 20-year-old motorcyclist was riding a 2008 KTM motorcycle on Eastside Calpella Road when a 1997 Toyota Corolla being driven by a 21-year-old reportedly pulled out directly in the riders pathway, the California Highway Patrol said. The motorcycle was traveling at about 30 mph when the incident took place.

Upon collision with the vehicle, the motorcyclist was ejected and landed on the northbound lane of the roadway. The drivers of both vehicles involved in the accident sustained moderate injuries in the crash and were transported to Ukiah Valley Medical center for treatment, the CHP said.

Alcohol did not seem to be a factor in the accident, the CHP said.

As a Berlingame car accident lawyer, I wish all those injured in this terrible accident a complete and speedy recovery. I advise you never to leave the scene of an accident. If you or someone you care about has been injured in a car accident, I urge you to contact Berlingame personal injury lawyer to help you understand the best legal proceedings for your situation.

Posted on: 11-30-2011
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, Motorcycle Accident, personal injury

Teenager Arrested In Car Chase Comments Off

According to news sources, one teenage driver was arrested Sunday after failing to pull over in a traffic stop on Avenue 208 in Strathmore while a passenger inside the vehicle at the time managed to flee from authorities.

A 17-year-old teenage driver led authorities on a car chase after he failed to pull over when authorities initiated a traffic stop attempt for possible drunken driving. The driver then reportedly crashed the 2005 Chevrolet he was driving when he took an unsafe turn and subsequently exited the roadway before colliding with a telephone pole, the California Highway Patrol said.

Upon collision, the passenger in the vehicle fled while the teenage driver attempted to flee but was arrested.

He sustained minor injuries in the crash and taken into custody on suspicion of driving without a license and failing to yield.

As a Roseville personal injury attorney, I am familiar with the life threatening risks that these dangerous car chases pose to pedestrians and motorists on the streets. If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a Roseville car accident lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 11-30-2011
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, car chase, personal injury

Fatal Single Vehicle Collision In Fresno Comments Off

According to news sources, a single vehicle accident took place early Tuesday morning on Highway 168 in Fresno when a man reportedly lost control of his vehicle and sent it veering off the roadway before finally crashing into a road sign.

The driver, a 30-year-old man, was driving a 2006 Ford and was about to transition from Highway 168 to Highway 180 when the accident took place, the California Highway Patrol said.

The man reportedly lost control of the Ford and began drifting off the highway and subsequently crashed into a road sign as a result. The incident caused the vehicle to get airborne before it crashed into a dirt embankment south of Olive Avenue under the roadways overpass.

The man was ejected from the vehicle as the incident took place. He died as a result of the accident.

As a Berlingame personal injury lawyer, I offer my sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. In my line of work, I am familiar with accidents of this tragic nature.  If you or someone you care about has been struck by a car and believe the conditions that caused it were the fault of another party, I encourage you to contact a Berlingame car accident lawyer to help you proceed legally.

Posted on: 11-29-2011
Posted in: accident injury, Accident Investigation, personal injury
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