E-Bike & E-Scooter Fires on the Rise
E-bikes and E-scooters have become a common fixture across the nation’s urban landscape, touted as a cure-all for everything from traffic congestion to greenhouse gas emissions. But that rising popularity has also come with a cost: an epidemic of micro mobility fires ignited by over-heated and over-pressurized lithium-ion batteries. The Killino Firm’s defective product lawyers […]
Ford, Chrysler & GM Pickup Truck Recalls
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 […]
Hyundai & Kia Tow Harness Fire Recall
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. Engine […]
What Should You Know After a USPS Truck or Postal Vehicle Accident?
After a USPS truck accident, one of the first legal questions is whether the vehicle was operated by a Postal Service employee or a private trucking contractor. That distinction can change the parties responsible and the process for bringing a claim. Medical care, identification of the vehicle and prompt preservation of records should come before […]
Are Self-Driving Semi-Trucks Safe, and Who Is Responsible After a Crash?
Self-driving semi-trucks cannot be judged safe or unsafe as one uniform category. Their capabilities depend on the specific system, operating conditions and safeguards. Some trucks use driver assistance that still requires active human supervision, while other operations use an automated driving system within a defined operating area. Those differences matter both for road safety and […]
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 on the Rising Cost of Car Accidents
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 […]
Which 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Recalls Involve Fire Risk?
Certain 2018 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport SUVs were recalled because an electrical short in the anti-lock brake system (ABS) module can cause an engine-compartment fire while parked or driving. The 2022 action covers 44,396 vehicles under NHTSA campaign 22V-810 and Hyundai recall 237. Coverage depends on the vehicle identification number (VIN), not just the model […]
Trucker History Can Predict Future Crash Risk
Is it possible to predict a trucker’s future crash risk? A new study suggests that’s the case, identifying more than two dozen separate truck driving violations/convictions that appear to increase the likelihood of a future accident. Commercial drivers are subject to strict truck driver drug and alcohol testing rules, and a missed test can point […]
What Should Owners Know About the Nissan Frontier and Titan Rollaway Recall?
Certain Nissan Frontier and Titan pickups were recalled because a transmission parking-pawl problem could allow movement after the shifter was placed in Park. Owners should check their individual vehicle identification number, follow the instructions for the applicable campaign and obtain confirmation of any required repair. If a rollaway caused an injury, the vehicle’s condition and […]