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. 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 […]
Are Self-Driving Semi-Trucks Safe?
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 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 […]
Hyundai Santa Fe Sport Engine Fire Recall
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. […]
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. The Killino Firm’s Truck Accident Lawyers believe the victims of reckless and negligent truckers deserve compensation for their pain and suffering. […]
Nissan Frontier & Titan Rollaway Recall
If you own a Nissan Frontier or Titan pickup truck, expect to be hearing from the automaker soon. Starting November 1st, Nissan will be issuing recall notices to the owners of more than 203,000 Model Year 2020 through 2023 Frontier and Titan pickups. Apparently, a defective parking brake mechanism could cause some of those vehicles […]