Author Archives: John Willis
Tennessee workplace accidents call for vigilance
In the workplace the employer has a duty to adhere to certain occupational health and safety regulations. This is in order to protect the employees from accidents and injuries. When dealing with dangerous hazardous materials, the need for safety in the workplace is even greater. Over time, complacency of workplace safety practices can sometimes… Read More »
10-year-old boy killed by disease from pet store rat
Some of our recent posts have focused on the hazards posed by dangerous and defective products. Every year, countless Americans are injured by products that are poorly designed or that have manufacturing defects. Product liability lawsuits are an important legal remedy in these cases. But what if the dangerous “product” you purchased happens to… Read More »
As U.S. ages, older drivers proving to be safe behind the wheel
There have long been negative stereotypes about older drivers – they’re too slow, they can’t see very well, they can’t react quickly enough and they often drive for miles with their turn signal on – just to name a few. Many of these stereotypes were unfounded, but some were backed by statistical data; particularly… Read More »
Young teenager burned when iPhone suddenly catches fire
Product safety testing is a messy job, but one that is vitally important. Manufacturers often hire testers to use, misuse and abuse their products in nearly every conceivable way in order to determine when the products are likely to break down and what happens when they do. The goal is to ensure that even… Read More »
The difficult problem of enforcing bus safety laws nationwide
It was less than six months ago that a bus accident in Tennessee killed eight people and injured an additional 14. The group of senior citizens aboard the bus was a church group on its way home to North Carolina from a religious gathering when the accident occurred on Interstate 40 near Newport. The… Read More »
FDA mandates higher nutrition & safety standards for baby formula
We have previously written that when it comes to protecting Americans from dangerous and defective products, the greatest scrutiny should be given to products intended for children. Whether the danger comes from an unsafe toy that poses a choking hazard or a crib that could collapse with a baby in it, these products need… Read More »
Lawsuit blames pedestrian death on restaurant’s delivery practices
Americans have become accustomed to instant gratification. We want what we want, and we want it as soon as possible. Companies that cater to this desire for instant gratification tend to be handsomely rewarded. But when companies promise both home delivery and incredibly fast service, that speed of service should never come at the… Read More »
Hours-of-service rules allegedly ignored before fatal truck crash
Whenever you drive on the interstate or any other major highways throughout Tennessee, chances are good that you will encounter several semi trucks along the way. Unfortunately, it is also highly probable that some of the truck drivers you encounter will be dangerously fatigued. A recent truck accident in northern Illinois killed a tollway… Read More »
TN legislation on work lunch breaks could affect injury rates
Many Tennesseans are opposed to the idea of a “nanny state;” which refers to unnecessary government regulations and laws meant to protect us from making bad choices, even if the choices only affect us. That being said, we are not always able to appreciate the full value of seemingly unnecessary regulations until they are… Read More »
WORLD CANCER DAY: REMEMBERING OUR LOVED ONES STRIKEN BY CANCER.
February 4 each year is set aside to reflect on those we know and love who have suffered from cancer. Today is World Cancer Day. We mourn for those who have been lost to such a terrible disease and we celebrate those that have survived. Above all, we pledge to fight on against the… Read More »
