The Silent Epidemic: Unmasking the Alarming Truth About Commercial Vehicle Accidents
The rumble of a semi-truck engine, the whoosh of a passing bus – these are familiar sounds on America’s roads. But behind the everyday hum of commercial vehicles lies a hidden danger, a silent epidemic that claims thousands of lives and leaves countless others forever changed. As catastrophic injury lawyers at The Killino Firm, we’ve […]
Tesla Recall Announced in U.S. Amid Autopilot Crash Probe
Tesla has recalled nearly all of its electric vehicles in the United States over concerns that its Autopilot feature is inadequate to prevent driver misuse. The massive Tesla recall comes amid a years-long regulatory investigation of the automaker and just days after The Washington Post reported that the Autopilot feature was enabled when it shouldn’t […]
Recent Pickup Truck Recalls Announced by Ford, Chrysler and GM
Has your pickup truck been recalled? If your vehicle was manufactured by Ford, GM, or Chrysler, there’s a good chance it was. During the first half of 2023, all three manufacturers announced recalls for thousands of pickup trucks to repair fire-prone engines, incorrectly installed airbag deflaters and other dangerous defects that could result in serious […]
500,000+ Hyundai, Kia Vehicles Recalled for Fire-Prone Tow Harness
Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than half a million SUVs, pickup trucks, and minivans because of a defective tow harness that could catch fire while the vehicles are being driven or parked. The action is just the latest in a series of fire-related recalls announced by the South Korean automakers in recent years. The […]
USPS Truck Accidents Linked to Dozens of Deaths Since 2020
Accidents involving trucks contracted to haul mail for the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) have been linked to dozens of deaths in the past several years, a side-effect of aggressive cost-cutting on the part of the USPS, as well as a willingness to look the other way when its contracted drivers violate safety rules put in […]
Self-Driving Semi-Trucks are Coming. How Safe Is the Technology?
Are you ready to share the road with a self-driving 18-wheeler? While autonomous semi-trucks have been touted as a cure-all for the nation’s ongoing truck driver shortage for several years now, the currently available self-driving technology is far from reliable, leading critics to worry that some tech and manufacturing companies are overlooking significant safety concerns […]
Are Truck Driver Pay Structures Compromising Highway Safety?
Unsurprisingly, less-than-optimal pay structures significantly contribute to the nation’s ongoing shortage of experienced commercial truck and 18-wheeler drivers. However, federal regulators are growing concerned that the trucking industry’s compensation practices might also incentivize truckers to engage in risky driving behaviors that increase the potential for a crash. The Killino Firm’s Truck Accident Lawyers believe the victims of […]
NHTSA Calculates Economic Costs from Rising U.S. Car Accident Rate
It’s no secret that car accident rates have risen rapidly in nearly every region of the United States over the last few years. Now a groundbreaking new study from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is shedding light on precisely what those crashes are costing society on an economic level. The Killino Firm’s Auto Accident […]
Tesla Announces Massive U.S. Vehicle Recall for Power Steering Issue
Tesla Motors is recalling just over 40,000 electric vehicles in the United States amid concerns that the cars might lose power steering assist while on rough roadways or traveling over potholes. The Killino Firm’s Auto Defect Injury Lawyers have successfully represented clients harmed by recalled products, including defective vehicles and components. If you were injured or lost […]
Hyundai Recalls 44,000 Santa Fe Sport SUVs Following Four Engine Fire Reports
Hyundai Motor Company has issued a Hyundai Santa Fe recall affecting approximately 44,000 model-year 2018 Santa Fe Sport SUVs due to a defect that may cause an engine compartment fire — even when the vehicle is parked. The issue involves the Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module, which could malfunction and lead to an electrical short. […]