Kia Faulty Airbag Recall – September 2022 Update
HAVE YOU SUFFERED FROM A FAULTY AIRBAG IN A KIA VEHICLE? In January 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a safety recall report regarding faulty airbags in Kia vehicles that fail to deploy when necessary. This recall followed an NHTSA report that indicated over 400,000 Kia-manufactured vehicles could...
Continue ReadingStay Aware of Long-Term, Nagging Injuries From Motor Vehicle Wrecks
Many of the most frustrating, and potentially severe injuries from motor vehicle wrecks aren’t the bruises or scrapes, but the lingering internal injuries. Be aware of injuries that can’t be visualized or may not be so obvious - often affecting the head, neck, or back - some of which can...
Continue ReadingFive Ways Drivers Can Stay Safe Around Trucks
Sharing the road with large trucks can be intimidating for many behind the wheel, especially on the interstate. It’s important to be extra attentive when maneuvering near 18-wheelers, as accidents involving trucks are often catastrophic. Most fatalities in large truck crashes are passenger vehicle occupants (IIHS). The Federal Motor Carrier...
Continue ReadingFive Ways to Keep You and Your Child Safe in a Vehicle
Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among children nationwide from age 2 to 14. As a parent, it’s crucial to remember that vehicles are dangerous, deadly objects, and that you should follow every safety measure to help limit risks in the event of a wreck. Here are...
Continue ReadingFormer Troy University Football Player Files Lawsuit Against Ex-Teammate, Coaches
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – John Haynes, a former Troy University football player who was allegedly abused and sexually harassed by ex-teammate Jack Dawson, has retained Cory Watson Attorneys — a nationally distinguished personal injury firm — and filed a lawsuit against Dawson along with three Troy football coaches. While a freshman,...
Continue ReadingFive Cases You Should Know About – August 2022
1. Faulty Air Bags Leading to Serious Injury We expect air bags to protect drivers and their passengers in motor vehicle accidents, but they have been linked to defects leading to life-altering injuries, and even fatalities. In 2017, 35 million vehicles were recalled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Continue ReadingMotor Vehicle Accidents On Rise Nationwide Since COVID-19 Pandemic
Motor vehicle accident fatalities since the COVID-19 pandemic have skyrocketed across the country according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), with numbers particularly high in Alabama. In 2021, 42,915 people died from motor vehicle wrecks nationwide, the most since 2005 and a notable 12% increase from 2020. Per...
Continue ReadingCory Watson Attorney Jerome Tapley Earns Prestigious ‘Arkansas Traveler’ Honor
Little Rock, ARK — Cory Watson Attorney Jerome Tapley was awarded the prestigious Arkansas Traveler title at the 88th convention of the Arkansas Municipal League last week in Little Rock, Ark, for his contributions in helping fight the state's raging opioid epidemic. The award, “expresses the state’s special recognition to...
Continue ReadingEPA Releases Updated Advisory Against Toxic Chemicals PFAS, Often Found in Drinking Water
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) updated health advisories for chemicals PFOA and PFOS – both commonly found in drinking water systems across the United States – finding that safe levels of exposure to the toxic chemicals are up to 17,000 times lower than previously thought. The agency’s updated advisory levels...
Continue ReadingCrash Tests Show Jeep Wranglers Prone to Tipping Over
Recent crash tests showed that Jeep Wranglers remain prone to tipping over even in relatively minor accidents, despite modifications since a previous concerning crash test. During the most-recent testing, the 2022 Jeep Wrangler 4-door vehicle tipped over onto its passenger side after striking a barrier - the same result a...
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