In June 2012, Apple announced that it was no longer going to use Google Maps as their default mapping system. Since the iPhone is in direct competition with Google’s Android Platform, Apple decided to get rid of the Google Map App on iPhones. Apple then began to use data from TomTom in the U.S. and […]
Learn More About New Apple iOS 6 Maps Disappoint UsersAfter 1,500 complaints were sent to Ford and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), three vehicle crashes, and one injury, the NHTSA will be investigating into Ford’s stalling and surging engines problems in about 725,000 cars and SUVs. Ford’s partial engine problem is identified as the limp home mode, which is experienced when the […]
Learn More About U.S. Safety Officials Investigate Stalling Ford, Mercury Cars, & SUVsThe U.S. Supreme Court is set to consider a case that has caught the attention of many southern California drug recall attorneys due to its potentially far-reaching consequences for patients who are harmed by generic medications, according to a recent article in The New York Times. The case the Supreme Court will hear involves a […]
Learn More About Supreme Court to Consider Whether Generic Drug Manufacturers Can Be Held Liable for DefectsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the Hyundai Sonata after receiving a number of complaints about rust damage in the vehicles. In some cases, the rust has been linked to suspension system failures and electrical problems, according to an article in the Detroit News. Both of the problems allegedly […]
Learn More About Federal Agency Opens Investigation into Hyundai Rust-Related DefectsWith spring well on its way, families throughout California are opening their windows to enjoy the fresh air. Having windows open, however, can pose a risk, especially to children who may be enticed by what they can hear or see through the windows, but might not understand the risks of crawling into or playing near […]
Learn More About Tips for National Window Safety WeekCalifornia car defect attorneys are paying close attention to a recently-issued recall by automakers Honda, Toyota, Nissan, and Mazda. The recalls cover a total of 3.4 million vehicles, according to a report by NBC News. The recall is based on a defect in the vehicles’ airbag systems that may cause the vehicle to catch fire […]
Learn More About Four Automakers Issue Recalls Covering 3.4 Million VehiclesIn March 2013, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall for about 230,000 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey minivans. The purpose of the recall was to fix rust problems in the vehicles that could cause the third row of seats to come loose, increasing the risk of serious injuries in some […]
Learn More About NHTSA Watches for Rust in Non-Recalled Ford, Mercury VehiclesSan Diego is home to thousands of parents and caregivers who drive each day, often bringing the children they care for along on the trip. While most parents and caregivers understand the importance of having a properly-installed child safety seat to protect kids in case of a crash, fewer realize that equipment installed in the […]
Learn More About Power Windows May Pose Injury Risks to ChildrenIn early 2013, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) received a petition from General Motors (GM) asking for a finding of “inconsequential noncompliance” in the case of 5,690 GM trucks with mislabeled tire placards. The NHTSA’s decision, which was released June 27, granted GM’s petition. At issue in the request were Chevrolet Silverado, Suburban, […]
Learn More About NHTSA Agrees with GM: No Need to Recall Mislabeled TiresBackover injuries occur when a vehicle backs into or over a person. They often result from driver inattention or the driver’s inability to see the entire space behind the vehicle. Some defects in transmissions or brakes may also lead to backover accidents, as many focused car accident attorneys in San Diego have seen. One technological […]
Learn More About NHTSA Sets No Deadline to Finalize Car Backup Camera Rules