Teen deaths mount as texting and distracted driving becomes a problem

On behalf of Rooney Law Firm posted in Car Accidents Parents, teachers and guardians of children throughout the great state of California really do not want to hear a call, of the day when their child receives his or her driver’s license, as teens are and can be a dangerous bunch when it comes to getting […]

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Rotating your tires is something that should be done every 5,000 miles unless there is a different recommendation made by the vehicle manufacturer.

Sep 02, 2017 rooney 1 comment
TIRE FAILURES CAN LEAD TO ACCIDENTS AND INJURIES

The tires are an important part of your vehicle. When the tires aren’t properly maintained, you might end getting into an accident. As part of a proper tire maintenance program, you have to ensure that your tires are properly rotated and that the tire inflation is correct. While tire maintenance is an important safety aspect […]

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We know that being injured in a car accident can lead to considerable expenses.

Aug 25, 2017 rooney 0 comments
AGGRESSIVE ACTION IS VITAL AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT INJURY

In our last post, we discussed how self-driving cars might alter the scope of personal injury claims when those cars are involved in an accident. That brings up an important point about personal injury claims — determining who is at fault is one of the most important steps in the case. We can help you […]

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Of course, MOST recalls aren't serious. Some are based on something simple like United States labeling regulations that were missed by a foreign manufacturer.

May 14, 2017 rooney 0 comments
Time Machine Post – CAR ACCIDENT NEWS: 2014 WAS THE YEAR OF THE AUTO RECALL

Even though this is now 2017, as car recalls remain to be a big deal. This post is relevant if you do have an automobile and you have a recall for it, especially one that can compromise you or your families safety. It’s true that a defective car part or design flaw in a truck or […]

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The death of movie actor Paul Walker and plaintiff's husband on Nov. 30, 2013 was caused by the negligence and false advertising of Porsche

Dec 02, 2016 rooney 0 comments
CALIFORNIA CRASH KILLS STAR, FRIEND; PORSCHE BLAMED

A widow claims her husband was driving his car at 55 mph when he lost control, and it crashed. Police and engineers from the automobile manufacturer collaborated in an investigation. They reportedly concluded 94 mph was the speed on impact, and no mechanical malfunction of the Porsche Carrera GT was revealed. A California jury trial […]

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As evidenced by the recent General Motors ignition switch case wherein several fatalities occurred because admittedly a design flaw caused it to turn off unbeknownst to the driver. This resulted in loss of control and no deployment of air bags. Investigation has thus far revealed the company was allegedly aware of the problem and didn't address it.

Apr 16, 2016 rooney 0 comments
PRODUCT DEFECTS: LIABILITY CAN BE COMPLEX BUT PROVABLE

On behalf of Rooney Law Firm posted in Trucking Accidents on Thursday, October 23, 2014. Generally, a manufacturer of a product is liable for placing a defective product into the hands of a consumer. Responsibility, however, can follow all sellers of the defective product as it travels its course from manufacture to use. It doesn’t […]

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