September 21, 2011

Man Trapped in SUV after Brake after Crashing into Power Pole in Phoenix

Based from the National Car Accident Statistics for 2009, in the United States, there are more than 5.5 million car accidents and nearly 31,000 people were fatally injured. Nearly 61% of the fatal crashes involved only one car. Cars traveling at 55 mph or higher lead to half of all fatal accidents on the road. According to research August is the most dangerous driving month since more than 2,864 fatal crashes occurred in 2009.

AZFamily reports that a Phoenix SUV accident occurred last Thursday afternoon, which involved a blue SUV and a white van. Upon the authorities’ investigation, the driver of the SUV stated that his brakes failed, and right after that, he plowed into a white van then hit a power pole near Northern and 19th avenue at around 9 in the evening. The driver of the blue van was trapped on its side when the power line fell on his vehicle. The electricity was shut off in the area. The firefighters were able to remove the windshield and freed the 47-year-old man; he was then transported to the local hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

Auto manufacturers have a responsibility to produce and market safe vehicles. If defective brakes or other auto parts cause an auto accident, then the car’s manufacturer could be held liable for the losses that result.

If you or a loved one was a victim of car accident in Arizona due to a defective auto part or product, call the experienced Phoenix auto product liability attorneys at the Breyer Law Offices, P.C., today for a free consultation at (602) 267-1280. We may be able to help you.

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December 13, 2010

Holiday Displays Pose Serious Electrocution or Falling Hazard

Driving through neighborhood streets in the evenings during this time of year it is easy to get into the holiday spirit. Homes are lit up with lights, inflatable displays, and moving lawn decorations. Many Arizonans have braved ladders and roofs in honor of this special time of year. However, despite having such good intentions, there are some very dangerous risks that could pose serious injury, electrocution, or even death if proper procedures are ignored while decorating the house, both inside and out.

Here are some questions to ask before you start putting up the lights and other decorations this holiday season to stay safe and prevent serious injury, as compiled by professional decorators, Mission Landscaping.

• Who’s your spotter? Often decorators must use ladders to secure displays appropriately—a spotter should always be used to hold the ladder against the building.
• Is your ladder tall enough? Most homeowners only have 6 foot ladders, but the roofline is at least 8 feet high. Using a ladder that is too short means you will be leaning and stretching to reach above your head, which may cause you to lose your balance and risk a serious fall injury.
• Staples or hooks? There are many different ways to adhere lights and decorations to your house, and some people make them so secure that they leave them up all year round! The pros discourage the use of staples because they may puncture the wire and risk causing a fire or electrocution. Hooks are much safer, and less permanent usually.
• Where’s the power? If you are using extension cords, make sure they are rated to work in the outdoors, which means they are weather-resistant and usually tougher than household cords. Don’t pull cords too tight or leave them exposed in high traffic areas as they could pose a tripping hazard.

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November 8, 2010

Water Safety Tips to Remember as Tempe Town Lake Re-Opens for Athlete Training

Just because the temperatures are finally cooling down in Arizona doesn’t mean water activities come to a halt; even though water temps drop there are still many who enjoy a good swim outdoors. However, even the most experienced swimmer is at risk of a drowning accident if water temperatures are low enough.

Tempe Town Lake opened a few weeks ago to the public after the dam was repaired and the lake was refilled with water. Rental boats are available to the public and for the elite athlete, the water is now open for training (KPHO 11/4/10). Athletes will be able to swim in the lake as training for the Ironman distance open water swim that will be taking place on Saturday. No swimming is allowed by the general public at this time.

When enjoying your time by the lake make sure to be safe around the water. The percent of drowning in natural water settings increases with age. Most drowning accidents among those over 15 years of age occur in natural water settings like lakes. (CDC 11/5/10). If you decide to take a rental boat just remember to be safe and always wear a life jacket. In 2008, 3,330 people were injured, and more than 700 died, in boating incidents. Of those who drowned, 9 out of 10 were not wearing life jackets (CDC). To get more information on this subject or to understand the risks of boating you can go to www.cdc.gov/features/boatingactivities.

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October 20, 2010

Baby Safety Tips

With an eighth child on the way, we have a lot of baby things in the house; cribs, strollers, toys, playpens, etc. Even though it’s great that we get to re-use these items from our older children, we always make sure to check all the products for wear and tear, damage, or recalls. A recent recall of 2 million Graco strollers after the death of four infants reminds us again of how important it is to keep all baby products current and in good operating shape to prevent injury.

Check out your child’s items today and periodically with your children’s safety in mind:

1. Strollers:
a. If collapsible, make sure all latches are firmly in place.
b. Always keep your child strapped in the seat.
2. Car seats: Make sure they are properly installed and that all buckles and straps are secure. There are many locations throughout Phoenix you can take your car and car or booster seat to have it inspected for free!
3. Cribs
a. Slats should be no more than 2 3/8 inches apart to prevent a child from getting stuck.
b. The corner posts should not be any higher than the end panels to prevent strangulation from clothing.
c. Mattresses should fit firmly to prevent a child from getting stuck between the crib and mattress.
d. Remove all mobiles once your child can pull him or herself up to prevent it from falling on them and keep the crib free of stuffed animals.

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