In 2015, distracted driving claimed at least 3,477 lives in the United States. Another 391,000 people were injured. While that number is down from 2013 (424,000), distracted driving is still a serious concern. The following distracted driving statistics indicate just how severe this problem is in the United States. If…
The international airbag manufacturing concern known as the Takata Corporation has been forced to issue a recall on more than 40 million airbags that have already been installed. These airbags can malfunction in a very dangerous way under accident conditions. In some cases, they have been known to spray metal…
Distracted driving involves driving a motor vehicle while engaged in another activity like eating, smoking or talking on a cell phone. The attorneys at Springer and Lyle have represented many victims of distracted driving crashes, and they’re well aware of the fact that texting while driving is the most dangerous…
Distracted driving is a growing trend in the US, bordering on becoming an epidemic. We have all driven by somebody holding a cell phone, or more frighteningly, somebody looking down at their phone to type a message. With more wireless gadgets available, drivers’ focus and attention are not always on the road…
Fiat Chrysler has recalled nearly 300,000 2011 & 2012 Dodge Grand Caravan minivans in North America to repair air bags that could accidentally deploy. Fiat Chrysler says injuries have been minor and no accidents have been linked to the issue. To read entire article go to USA Today. …
A lawsuit has been filed by a Chicago area couple, alleging batteries purchased at two Joliet vap shops caught fire in the husband’s pants pocket. The wife alleges that she lost companionship after the incident. Similar lawsuits have been filed by e-cigarette users across the country. They allege spare lithium-ion…
As immigration attorneys, Springer & Lyle have seen their share of legal cases affecting immigrant rights. However, one thing remains the same: the U.S. Constitution and due process rights protect all people in the U.S., not just certain groups. Despite politics, common sentiment, or current affairs, the Constitution and the…
What is asylum? Asylum is the legal protection available to a person who has fled their native country to escape persecution under five special circumstances: race, religion, nationality, political opinion, and membership in a particular social group. Asylum is available when someone is present in the United States. Someone who…
Takata, once the second leading manufacturer of automotive air bags, faces criminal charges from the Justice Department towards three corporate executives for concealing information on the safety of their airbags used in vehicles made by a number of manufacturers. Takata plans to plead guilty and pledges to work with regulators…
Samsung reports findings of its own internal investigation and research into the potential explosion hazard that shrouds the reputation of its flagship cellular phone, the Galaxy Note 7. After two recalls, the phones were taken off the market. 97% of the phones were successfully recalled and the remaining 3% are…
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