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  1. Faulty Takata Airbags Linked to Two More Deaths

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    Two more deaths caused by defective Takata airbags(http://www.edwardslawok.com/takata-airbag-recall-lawyers.html) have brought the international total to 11, also fueling renewed calls for more immediate action to remedy the defect. The most recent death occurred on April 12 when a retired Florida woman succumbed to her injuries from a 2014 collision in which the Takata airbag in her Honda Civic…Read More

  2. Fall History Raises Accident Risk Among Older Drivers

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    In a new study by the AAA Foundation, older drivers with at least one falling episode are more likely to be in a car crash than peers in the same age group who have not fallen. Decreased driving ability due to injuries in older drivers with fall histories can make it more dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists and other motorists as well. Although most collisions are linked to distracted driving, …Read More

  3. Honda Quietly Asked for Takata Airbag Design Change in 2009

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    In August 2009, Honda quietly requested Takata Corp. create a “fail-safe” design change to its airbag inflators after ruptured inflators were linked to at least four injuries and a death. The automaker, however, did not notify the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) about the change. U.S. law requires automakers inform regulators of potential safety issues and how they plan …Read More

  4. Sleep Apnea Increases Risk of Severe Truck Accidents

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    In a recent study by Virginia Tech researchers, truck drivers who are diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea but do not follow required treatment protocols are five times more likely to be involved in a severe collision. Previous research shows that obstructive sleep apnea is one of the most common causes of daytime fatigue and drowsiness, which is also a common cause of truck accidents. The data …Read More

  5. Johnson & Johnson Found Liable in Pinnacle Hip Implant Case

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    A federal jury issued a $500 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson after concluding that the company’s Pinnacle metal-on-metal hip implants were defective in design. The plaintiffs in the case are Texas residents who had the device implanted and alleged that design flaws caused it to fail earlier and more often than expected. They reported serious injuries as a result, including decayed …Read More

  6. Dallas Police to Enact “No Refusal DWI Initiative” for St. Patrick’s Day

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    Dallas police is reminding people that it will be conducting a “No Refusal DWI Initiative” for St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Beginning Thursday at 6 p.m. and ending Monday at 6 a.m., anyone stopped under suspicion of drunk driving will be served a search warrant for a blood sample. Law enforcement will be out in force in an effort to prevent drunk driving and to stop any drivers who get behind …Read More

  7. Majority of Drivers Still Drive Recklessly According to New Study

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    A new survey by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety reveals that 87 percent of motorists engage in a minimum of one risky behavior while driving. The study asked participants which reckless driving habits they had engaged in within the last thirty days. It analyzed attitudes about driving safely and revealed there is room for improvement when it comes to safe driving. Peter Kissinger, President …Read More

  8. CDC Says Lumber Liquidators Flooring Poses Risk to Human Health

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    Following an investigation requested by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) have determined that Lumber Liquidators flooring increases the risk of cancer due to the levels of formaldehyde in the product. According to the CDC, the cancer risk is six to 30 cases per 100,000 people. Think you have a personal injury case on your hands? …Read More

  9. OHP Cracking Down on Drivers Speeding in Construction Zones

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    Oklahoma State Troopers are cracking down on drivers speeding along the construction zone on I-244. According to police, they have handed out more than 137 citations and 42 warnings. Police say that they have seen drivers traveling between 80-100 miles per hour in the 50 mile per hour construction zone. Nearby, neighbors in one Tulsa community are concerned about drivers speeding in and around t…Read More

  10. Potholes Costing Americans Billions of Dollars

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    Potholes occur on roads everywhere. It probably doesn't come as a surprise to learn that across the United States, drivers are collectively spending around $3 billion dollars a year to repair damage to their cars that has been caused by potholes. Repairs can range from minor tire damage to more serious suspension problems, but colliding with a pothole can also cause a driver to lose control of the…Read More

  11. OSHA Warns Oil Workers about Risks in Manual Gauging of Tanks

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    The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) have identified significant safety and health risks that workers face at oil and gas extraction sites. Workers that manually open and gauge tank hatches to collect fluid samples on flow-back, production or other tanks that contain process fluids are called “thief hatch…Read More

  12. NHTSA Seeks to change Dangerous Driving Behaviors as Traffic Fatalities Spike in 2015

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    The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration announced a sharp increase in traffic fatalities in the first nine months of 2015. Over 26,000 traffic deaths occurred in this time period, compared to 23,796 traffic deaths in the first nine months of 2014. Anthony Foxx, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, stated that the spike in 2015 highway deaths was a wakeup call for the U.S. Departm…Read More

  13. Essure® Contraceptive Device May Have Violated FDA Rules

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    A federal judge in Philadelphia is currently reviewing several lawsuits against Bayer, the manufacturer of Essure, a permanent birth control device. The lawsuit was brought forward after a group of women suffering from health problems caused by Essure formed a support group on Facebook. The group quickly grew to thousands of members as women shared stories of extreme pain, organ damage, skin rashe…Read More

  14. The Edwards Law Firm Awards $1,500 Scholarship to Nancy Hernandez

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    The Edwards Law Firm is happy to announce the recipient of the 2015 Edwards Annual Scholarship, Nancy Hernandez. Nancy has overcome many hardships to excel in school. She also participates in many extracurricular activities and community service work. The $1,500 scholarship can be applied toward tuition costs at any accredited community college or university in Oklahoma. Students across Oklahoma…Read More

  15. FMCSA Safety Rating Rule Changes

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    The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is doing away with the three tiered system of Satisfactory, Conditional, and Unsatisfactory safety ratings for trucking companies. The newly proposed system will include highly detailed metrics on each commercial trucking company based both on available on-road data from inspections and crash report investigations. The new system will create a much m…Read More

  16. Recalled Child Safety Seats Pose Injury Risk to Infants

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    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administrations recently announced a recall of several models of Britax infant car seats due to product defects which can lead to infant injuries. The handles on Britax B-Safe 35, B-Safe 35 Elite, and B-Safe 35 Travel System infant car seats can crack and break, letting the seat drop unexpectedly. At least 74 reports of handles breaking while in use were sent to…Read More