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  • Jury Awards Fair Compensation to Woman Struck By Bus

    Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire A Virginia jury just recently awarded $8 million in damages to a woman who suffered severe injuries as a result of being struck by a bus owned by the…

  • "Bobby Chupete" Pacifiers Recalled, Choking Hazard

    Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire The website of KSL-TV of Salt Lake City reports that more than 640,000 pacifiers have been recalled because they pose potentially fatal choking hazards.  According to the report, "The…

  • Texting While Driving Reaches Frightening Level

    Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire Teens and their parents are texting fanatics.  That's what a recent study shows.  And it's getting worse. A report by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project…

  • Toyota Will Change Accelerators to Avoid Jamming

    Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire Marketwatch recently reported that "Toyota Motor Corp. will make changes to gas pedals in certain U.S. models under an agreement with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, according…

  • Halloween Flashlight Recall Due to Burn Hazard

    The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of approximately 610,000 Halloween flashlights due to a burn hazard.  Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and return it to any Target…

  • Spurred by Corporate Greed, Products Endanger Americans

    Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire Product recalls or warnings take place every day in this country.  They relate to drugs that cause initially unexpected health problems, cars that have faulty systems that endanger lives,…

  • Halloween Safety

    Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire Halloween is fun--one of the best days of the year for many kids and families.  All too often, though, kids are seriously injured while "trick or treating".  I urge…

  • Halloween: Safety First for Little Spooks

    In recent years, Halloween has jumped to the top of many lists as one of the most dangerous nights for children to be out.  Several common sense tips and guidelines help create a safer environment…

  • 2008-2009 American Association for Justice Media Highlights Promoting the Civil Justice System

    Over the last year, the American Association for Justice (AAJ) has fought to reverse the Bush administration's legacy of complete immunity preemption, pushed to end forced arbitration and advanced the rights of all Americans to…

  • 81 Year Old Man Struck by Novice Driver of Truck

    Posted by: Salvatore J. Zambri, Esquire Washington Post Staff Writer Martin Weil reports that the police have confirmed that an "81-year-old man was killed Saturday while walking a dog in Arlington County when he was…