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Products manufactured according to substandard standards may inadvertently cause extensive injury or death to children and other family members, says Alabama liability attorney Keith T. Belt . The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Sportspower Limited, of Hong Kong, China, today announced a voluntary recall of the Sportspower BouncePro 14′ Trampolines. About 92,000…

Products manufactured according to substandard standards may inadvertently cause extensive injury or death to children and other family members, says Alabama liability attorney Keith T. Belt .   The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Kennedy International Inc., of Dayton, N.J., today announced a voluntary recall of Folding Step Stools….

Products manufactured according to substandard standards may inadvertently cause extensive injury or death to children and other family members, says Alabama liability attorney Keith T. Belt . The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. and Toys R Us Inc., of Wayne, NJ are announcing the recall of about 21,000…

Text messaging while driving is such a major distraction that the Alabama State Legislature passed a bill banning texting while driving in an atempt to curb its growth in our state and the potential for injury or death ,  says Alabama liability attorney Keith T. Belt .   Saying he is confident it will save lives, Gov….

Text messaging while driving is such a major distraction that even the United States Federal Government has become alarmed over its growth in our society and the potential for injury or death ,  says Alabama liability attorney Keith T. Belt . U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has called for a federal law to ban talking…

Products manufactured according to substandard standards may inadvertently cause extensive injury or death to its owner, says Alabama liability attorney Keith T. Belt . The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Stok, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product: Stok Island and Quattro Gas Grills manufactured in China. Consumers should…

Brain trauma due to an accident or injury, may result in a concussion which effects your mental ability for an extended period of time, according to recent research, says Alabama liability attorney Keith T. Belt .   A blow to the head can cause traumatic brain injury. One of the worries from this type of injury is…

Text messaging while driving is such a major distraction that Car and Driver magazine produced a video showing the dangers that occurred during  the controlled test they set up, says Alabama liability attorney Keith T. Belt. Previous academic studies, conducted in vehicle simulators, have shown that texting while driving impairs the driver’s abilities. But as far as…

Text messaging while driving is such a major distraction that even AT&T has become alarmed over its growth in our society and the potential for injury or death ,  says Alabama liability attorney Keith T. Belt .   If you use a cell phone, chances are you’re aware of “text messaging”—brief messages limited to 160 characters that can be…

Products manufactured according to substandard standards may inadvertently cause extensive injury or death to its owner, says Alabama liability attorney Keith T. Belt . Chrysler is recalling 2004-05 Jeep Liberties because the lower control arms that keep the rear wheels in place may break, says the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The 209,724 Liberties were…