A recent recall on some General Motors vehicles has led to thousands of motorists considering lawsuits against the company. The recall involves faulty ignition switches that can, according to the recall announcement, “move out of the ‘run’ position, resulting in a partial loss of electrical power and turning off the engine”. At least two motorists […]
Everyone has seen them as they grow in quantity and popularity, but are they safe? Proponents of the Segway© two-wheeled electric scooter argue that it is very safe given a little practice. If it is so safe, then what happened to British businessperson, Mr. James (“Jimi”) Heselden? Mr. Heselden’s body, and Segway©, were found in […]
Over 60 were injured and at least one individual was killed in an explosion and resulting fire at a petrochemical plant in Geismar, LA this morning. The blast occurred at about 8:35 a.m. The plant, owned by The Williams Companies Inc., is located about 20 miles south of Baton Rouge and produces ethylene and propylene, […]
Late Monday evening at an apartment complex in west Houston, a two-year-old boy was taken to the hospital after being bitten by a dog. According to reports the boy suffered cuts to his head and face, when paramedics arrived he was alert and breathing despite early reports that he was unconscious after the incident. […]