Following a concerning call for 147,000 new Kia Seltos, Soul and other vehicles, an identical issue is the cause of another engine fire recall for two brand-new Hyundai vehicles. The automaker filed documents with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
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Kia Recalls Nearly 150,000 Cars Due to Fire Risks, Engine Issues
Kia's brand-new Seltos SUV and the funky Soul are the latest cars involved in a fire risk recall. According to documents Kia filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration last week, the 2020-2021 model year vehicles may feature improperly heat-treated...
How to make motorcycle drivers more visible on the roadway
New Jersey drivers involved in an accident with a motorcycle tend to state that they didn't see the motorcycle until it was too late. The reality is that motorcycles can be harder to spot for automobile and truck drivers. For this reason, it's important that both...
Verizon Recalls Mobile Hot Spots After Reports of Fire
Verizon has issued a recall for one of its mobile hotspot products after reports that the devices overheated and caused fire, according to to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall specifically involves about 2.5 million units of the Ellipsis Jetpack...
What hazards frequently occur at workplaces?
New Jersey employers may go to significant steps to make sure their workplace remains safe. Despite their best efforts, workers may suffer injuries. And then, there are instances where employer negligence factored into the accident. Employees, independent contractors,...
Workers’ compensation claims should be filed immediately
When New Jersey residents get sick or hurt at work, they'll need to file a workers' compensation claim. Workers' compensation, also known as workers' or workman's comp, is a type of insurance that covers lost wages, medical expenses and any rehabilitation costs for...
Causes of medical errors in New Jersey
According to a study from Johns Hopkins University, medical errors have become the third leading cause of death in the United States. While that's certainly a startling statistic, it does present the opportunity for medical professionals to evaluate what the common...
Does an employer have to carry workers’ compensation insurance?
When you become injured at work, there are many issues that you're going to have to face. The first is filing for workers' compensation coverage for your medical bills and time off of work. However, if your New Jersey employer tells you that they don't have workers'...
Traumatic brain injuries sustained in motor vehicle accidents
Motor vehicle accidents can result in serious injury or death for the drivers and passengers involved. When doctors assess injuries to bones and soft tissue, it can be difficult to determine if a motor vehicle accident victim in New Jersey sustained a traumatic brain...
Ceiling Fans Recalled Over Blade Detachments
More than 190,000 ceiling fans sold at The Home Depot have been recalled after it was found that their blades could detach while spinning, causing injuries and property damage. The Hampton Bay 54-inch Mara Indoor/Outdoor fans were sold in stores and online from April...
