The U.S Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited ExxonMobil for 22 violations of exposing workers to unsafe conditions, according to news sources. The establishment fined was the petroleum refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. No one has been injured, but the company will have to pay fines totaling $126,600. The violations include… read more

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with John Deere Tractors, have announced a recall of their Lawn Tractors overs concerns of a Laceration Hazard, according to news reports. About 15,500 tractors were sold at Lowe’s Home Depot, and other John Deere dealers from December 2010 through September 2011. The product retailed for about… read more

Experts recommend avoiding stopping your car on the highway at all costs, even if something goes wrong with your car such as a flat tire. Police officers recommend driving off the highway if you can. If it isn’t possible, they say to pull as far as you can onto the right shoulder, as far away… read more

Cochlear, a bionic ear maker, has announced a recall of their devices after some of them suddenly stopped working, according to news sources. The products subject to recall are the Nucleus CI500 devices. Specifically, there has been an issue with the CI512 model. More than 17,000 of the devices were sold in the 2010-2011 financial… read more

While some car add-ons seem a matter of luxury, some car technologies can help you avoid collisions, which will save you money in the long run, according to a recent news report. The electronic stability control system, for example, has prevented so many collisions since it was introduced 10 years ago that the National Highway… read more

Car maintenance, though absolutely essential for your safety, can often be extremely costly. According to a recent news report, one in four drivers would not be able to afford a repair bill over $2,000. Additionally, AAA reports that 50% of Americans say they’re keeping older vehicles that they know need repairs, but it’s a bill… read more

Forget New Year’s. To me, September will always represent new beginnings. For years, September represented the closing of summer’s long days, and the start of the new school year. Like the first blank page in a new notebook, the feeling of starting a new school year is exciting and full of possibilities. As a parent,… read more

A recent study found that offshore drug manufacturing plants are more likely to suffer quality problems than their U.S. mainland counterparts, report news sources. The study, conducted by researchers at Ohio State University, compared manufacturing plants on the U.S. mainland with plants in Puerto Rico. All plants were owned by U.S. pharmaceutical firms, and researchers… read more

Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP will have an exhibit booth at CAALA Las Vegas September 9th and will be giving away free copies of “You Can’t Teach Hungry…Creating the MultiMillion Dollar Law Firm” with a chance to meet the author, John Morgan, Friday September 9th from 2pm – 4pm. “The bible for law firm… read more

News sources report that four construction workers were injured in San Francisco on Wednesday when a barrier encasing wet concrete collapsed at the work site of a housing complex. Concrete was being poured on the roof of a six-story building when the barrier, called a form, gave way, causing the four men to fall as… read more

AT&T has unveiled its DriveMode app, a mobile application designed to curb texting while driving as part of the company’s “It Can Wait” campaign, report news sources. Once downloaded and activated, DriveMode automatically sends a reply to incoming text messages letting senders know that the phone’s user is driving and unavailable to respond. The message… read more

In the wake of Hurricane Irene, safety experts recommend that people proceed cautiously as they venture out after a hurricane. Being a Los Angeles car accident lawyer, I know how important it is to exercise caution when driving after a storm. Here are some important driving safety tips to keep in mind after inclement weather:… read more