GM has announced the recall of 34,000 Buicks and Cadillacs after discovering that a computer software defect can cause transmission trouble and increase the risk of an accident. To learn more, read the full story here… “GM Recalls 34,000 Cars After Discovering That Software Problem Can Lead To Transmission Glitch“ CA
What Happened On March 26, 2013 a vehicle lost control and struck two adults and a child standing near a bus stop. The accident took place in the 6800 block of Georgia Avenue near Butternut Street, close to the old Walter Reed Medical Center. According to police a 79-year-old driver lost control of their Toyota,…
What Happened On March 26, 2013 a driver of a tractor trailer lost control of his rig and collided with a vehicle, which caused the death of one passenger. The accident occurred on Route 119 near the Kanawha-Lincoln County line. According to police the driver lost control of the truck, hit a concrete median, overturned…
What happened: More than one hundred consumers have filed lawsuits against the athletic shoe manufacturer Skechers for injuries sustained after using the company’s Shape-Ups toning shoes. The lawsuits allege that the shoes rocker bottom design contributed to their injuries. Some of the injuries reported include broken feet and ankles, leg and hip fractures, tendon and…
What happened: A 57 year old Friendly, West Virginia man was killed in an accident at FirstEnergy’s Harrison power station, located near Clarksburg. David Bergman, an employee of Burnham Industrial Contractors of Pittsburgh, was removing insulation from ductwork in preparation for an upcoming planned maintenance outage when he fell through and into the ductwork. According…