Apr 2, 2024 | Burn Injury, Defective Product, Product Liability, Product Recall, Safety
Nestlé is recalling more than 440,000 metallic mugs sold in Starbucks-branded gift sets due to safety concerns. More than a dozen consumers have been injured by burns or lacerations when the mugs broke due to heat or hot liquids. The Consumer Product Safety Commission...
Mar 27, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Natural Gas Explosions, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Workplace Explosion
A recent explosion at a restaurant in Atlanta, Georgia is raising awareness to the risks of gas leak explosions. Reports say the leak was caused by a contractor who damaged the gas line while installing underground cables outside. While no injuries were reported, the...
Mar 24, 2024 | Asphalt Plant Explosions, Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Personal Injury, Workplace Accident, Workplace Explosion, Workplace Injuries, Wrongful Death
Investigators are currently working to determine the cause of a plant explosion at Associated Asphalt in Greensboro, North Carolina. The asphalt plant explosion occurred on March 18, 2024 around 3 p.m. Investigators say that the building was evacuated, which prevented...
Mar 18, 2024 | Child Injuries, Children's Product Liability, Defective Children's Product, Defective Product, Defective Toys, Product Liability, Product Recall
Children are naturally curious beings, exploring the world around them with boundless energy and fascination. However, this curiosity can sometimes lead to unforeseen dangers, especially when it comes to small objects that pose a risk of ingestion. In recent months,...
Mar 13, 2024 | Catastrophic Injury, Explosion, Gas Leak Injuries, Maritime Injury, Natural Gas Explosions, Offshore Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Workplace Explosion
The Piper Alpha oil rig explosion, which occurred on July 6, 1988, stands as one of the most devastating industrial disasters in history. The legacy of the Piper Alpha disaster serves as a sobering reminder of the potential consequences of lax safety measures and...