It is likely that you have seen a story involving a vehicle recall in recent months. Auto recalls come about when an automaker reveals that one of their models has a fundamental flaw and they […]
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Personal Injury Blog Category: Defective Product
Official Recall of Galaxy Note 7 Announced
If you have been seriously injured by a defective smartphone, call (661) 333-3333 to learn how Bakersfield personal injury attorney Mickey Fine can help[/caption] News of overheating batteries and exploding smartphones prompted Samsung to issue […]
Read MoreFDA Bans Antibacterial Soap Chemicals
Citing a lack of scientific evidence on the benefits – and a growing body of evidence finding harm – the FDA has moved to ban 19 chemicals commonly found in antibacterial soaps. These include triclosan […]
Read MoreHyundai and Mitsubishi Recall Nearly 150,000 Vehicles
The NHTSA reports that Hyundai is recalling 64,500 Elantras from model year 2013 due to deteriorated brake pedal stopper pads that could lead to transmission and electrical issues. Mitsubishi has issued a recall for 82,000 […]
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In the wake of the tragic accident that took the promising young life of Anton Yelchin, the importance of monitoring and acting on recalls becomes even more apparent. Yelchin’s Jeep was part of a recall […]
Read MoreSUV Hits Gas Line after Crashing into Home in Bakersfield
An SUV being driven by a minor crashed into a home in Southwest Bakersfield early Saturday morning. The accident itself was less remarkable than the consequences that followed. In hitting the house, the driver also […]
Read MorePopcorn Lung
A new study from Harvard has found that 75% of e-cigarettes contain a flavoring agent called diacetyl, which is known to cause a serious and life-threatening respiratory condition called popcorn lung. This incurable lung disease, […]
Read MoreToxic Dungeness and Rock Crabs
California health offices have issued a warning to consumers regarding tainted Dungeness and rock crabs caught off of the California coast. According to health officials, eating them “could be deadly.” The Department of Fish and […]
Read MoreCheerios May not be Gluten Free
Cheerios has launched an aggressive campaign touting their advanced process that removes gluten from their products. The problem is it doesn’t, and dozens of people with gluten allergies and the autoimmune disorder Celiac have already […]
Read MoreHyundai Recall
Hyundai has issued a recall for 470,000 Sonata sedans due to issues with the engine that could result in failure while driving. The recall includes models manufactured between 2011 and 2012 at the Hyundai plant […]
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