Because Tots in Mind is no longer in business, it is impossible to contact them through their website or listed phone numbers.  However, five retailers have admirably volunteered to give consumers a refund or store credit: Amazon, Bed Bath & Beyond/Buy Buy Baby, Burlington Coat Factory, Toys R Us/Babies R Us, and Walmart.  Each retailer’s policies for returns, exchanges, refunds, and store credit vary and should be verified individually.

The Tots in Mind cribs and crib tents can cause serious injury or death to infants and toddlers alike.  27 affirmed tent failures were reported to the CPSC between 1997 and 2012, one which caused a fatality and the other a debilitating injury.

A previous recall involving another Tots in Mind play yard was prompted by the fatality of another young child in 2010.  The tragic fatality of this two year old boy occurred because of a product failure that caused the toddler’s head to become stuck between the bottom and top rails of the play yard tent.  Yet another two year old boy suffered extensive brain injuries because of a Tots in Mind tent that inverted and strangled him in 2007.

It is unclear just how many unreported cases of crib and crib tent failure from Tots in Mind’s defective products exist.  The business clearly went under for a reason, the most obvious reason being the unsafe products that were recalled.

Baby product manufacturers have an obligation to consumers to test products rigorously.  Tragically these defective products reached store shelves, where unassuming parents and grandparents purchased them for the little ones they love.  Tots in Mind, Inc may be closed for business, but their negligent behavior cannot be erased by a “Sorry, We’re Closed” sign.

Check all of your children’s toys and crib accessories for the Tots in Mind logo, and destroy or return and tents or crib accessories bearing their logo.  You wouldn’t risk giving your child an unsafe toy or accessory, so don’t let another child sustain injuries from these products after purchasing them unknowingly in second hand or thrift stores.  If you or someone you know has been affected by Tots in Mind’s baby products, contact Simmons and Fletcher at (713) 932-0777 today.

Depending upon the injured person’s status, he may have several avenues of recourse including a claim under the Longshore and Harbormen’s Act, the Jones Act or state common law personal injury laws. A maritime injury lawyer can help with each of these types of claims.  In these cases, often the pivotal issue is whether the vessel itself was seaworthy or whether the captain’s negligence was the cause of the injury.

Maritime claims generally refer to claims by persons working offshore on oil platforms, boats, cargo ships and other sea-faring  vessels or along docks, sea terminals or riverways. Maritime attorneys often are required just to help sort out the proper status of an injured worker so that the right claim may be filed.

On February 14, 2012, a bicyclist was killed by a hit-and-run driver on FM 529 shortly after 10:00 p.m.  The Harris County Sheriff’s Office determined that the bicyclist was the cause of the accident because he failed to yield right-of-way.  The vehicle driver, by not staying ta the scene, could now face felony charges.

On March 10th, 2012, a Baytown man, Jonathan Brett Leonard, allegedly struck a bicyclist and fled the scene.  His truck grill was left behind and his truck was recovered not far from the scene.  He now faces charges for leaving the scene of an accident involving serious bodily injury and failure to render aid.  Leonard lied to the police and claimed the vehicle had been stolen but video of Leonard exiting the vehicle to buy cigarettes during the time the vehicle was purportedly stolen was uncovered.  He can face additional charges for the crime of lying to an officer of the law.

April 28, 2012, a hit-and-run driver hit a bicyclist on the North Loop and then attempted to speed away.  He apparently lost control and stuck a machinery business resulting in his arrest. He now faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident.

May 5th as woman struck three bicyclists and then fled the scene.  She was followed home by an eye-witness and she now faces hit-and-run charges.

These accidents show how dangerous the streets are for bicyclists and motorcyclists.  If you have been injured and need to speak to a Houston Motorcycle Accident Lawyer, call Simmons and Fletcher.

Each one of these events is a reminder of why people should be extra cautious when riding a motorcycle or bike.  Please keep you eye out for drivers who are not keeping an eye out for you.

Fox News has the video here:

Video: Gunman Opens Fire on School Bus: MyFoxHOUSTON.com

The sidewalls seem to be the culprit in the defective tires, which according to Michelin make up .025% of the Michelin tire model numbers XM505, XZU2, and XZU3.  The affected batches were manufactured between 2005 and 2011 in South Carolina.

Collisions resulting from rapid air loss in tires are known to cause severe injuries and even gruesome deaths.  Because this recall involves tires that usually carry a large number of people, it is imperative that all bus owners take heed and return their tires if they are part of the potentially defective batch.  Also, school districts need to check their fleet to make sure there are no school buses that fall within the recall model numbers and dates.

Michelin will begin informing customers in North America of the voluntary recall on April 30, 2012 as the official recall gets underway.

If you know of any person or organization that has been negatively affected by defective auto parts or auto accidents, contact Simmons & Fletcher today.

Texas Department of Public Safety troopers, Zavalla Volunteer Fire Department, Lufkin Fire Department, Angelina River Volunteer Fire Department, Zavalla Volunteer Fire Department, Zavalla Volunteer Fire Department were on scene through the night cleaning up the wreckage.  The cause of the wreck is still unknown.

There are numerous potential causes of a single vehicle accident such as this one.  Driver fatigue due to long haul hours and lack of rest, vehicle mechanical failures, other vehicles and/or animals that fled the scene.  Often commercial motor vehicles carry “black boxes” and/or GPS tracking systems that can provide information and answers as to the cause of 18 wheeler collisions.

If you or a loved one have been injured in a collision with an 18-wheeler and you suspect the cause may have been negligence or a vehicle defect, it is important that you contact a truck accident attorney immediately to start a prompt investigation and gather invaluable evidence that may otherwise disappear.  Call Simmons and Fletcher if you need an 18-wheeler accident attorney in Houston, Texas.

Name of Product: Viking dishwashers

Units: About 2,000

Manufacturer: Viking Range Corporation of Greenwood, Miss.

Hazard: An electrical component in the dishwasher can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: Viking has received 21 reports of incidents, including five reports of property damage from fires. No injuries have been reported.

Description: The recall includes Viking 24″ Professional, Designer and Custom Panel dishwashers manufactured between May and September 2010. They were sold in black, white and 24 other custom colors, stainless steel and with custom wood panels. The name “Viking” appears on the control panel at the top of the door. The model and serial number are located on the identification plate mounted on the inside on the left side of the dishwasher door opening. The first six numbers in the serial number are the manufacture date in mmddyy format, e.g., serial number 052610 was manufactured on May 26, 2010. Model and manufacture dates included on this recall are:

Sold at: Appliance and specialty retail stores nationwide from June 2010 through March 2012 for between $1,425 and $2,000.

Manufactured in: United States

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled dishwashers and contact Viking’s hotline for a free in-home repair.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Viking toll-free at (800) 241-7239 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday

Apparently, the man was pressure washing the roof in preparation for painting when a panel gave way and the man fell approximately 60 feet to the ground.  He was rushed to UTMB in critical condition.

It is currently unclear whether the panel itself was defective or what caused the panel to give way.  It is clear that the worker was not wearing any type of fall protection at the time the roof panel gave way.  OSHA requires employers to provide fall protection for employees working at elevations of higher than six feet.  There are several types of fall arrest systems that can protect a worker like this such as harnesses, lanyards, tethers and other fall protection.

If you or someone you love has been injured and you suspect it is due to an employer’s failure to comply with OSHA fall protection or other safety laws, call us to speak to a fall protection lawyer today.

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The man was first spotted making a left turn at an incredibly high speed and nearly hitting a patrol car. After barely making the turn, the driver increased his speed and went through a red light. This caused several other motorists to jam on their breaks in order to avoid a collision. Unfazed, the driver kept going despite now being followed by the very police car that he almost hit minutes ago.

Eventually, the car came to a halt at the intersection of Genesee Street and Derbyshire Place in Utica. The young man was charged with, among several crimes, reckless driving.

Although this outlandish tale sounds funny to those casually reading about how foolish one can be, reckless driving is no laughing matter.

Reckless driving carries with it much more than five points, high fines, and the severity of a misdemeanor. It can lead to your license being taken away and even a criminal record that could leave a permanent stain.

If you receive a ticket for reckless driving, be sure to contact a lawyer immediately. Although you could take your chances fighting the ticket on your own, you have a much higher likelihood of success if you contact an experienced traffic lawyer who has fought reckless driving tickets before.

Parents of Young Drivers

If you are the parent of a young driver, it is extremely important to explain to them the high stakes of being convicted of reckless driving in New York. Let them know that text messaging or reaching for items in the back of their car while driving can be considered reckless in many situations.

Also, an accident does not have to result in order for your young adult to be slapped with a reckless driving ticket. In this high-paced digital world where our children are doing a multitude of things at a time, it is crucial to stress the importance of focusing on the road and driving defensively. Good parenting may save you the stress of needing to hire a lawyer.

What to Do if You or Your Young Adult Get a Reckless Driving Ticket:

In the unfortunate event that you or your young adult already received a ticket for reckless driving in New York, be sure to carefully look at the ticket for any and all defects.

Turn it over and look to see if the officer wrote down an explanation for how you were driving recklessly. Remember, the explanation does not have to be long. However, if it simply provides a conclusion instead of facts establishing that you were driving recklessly, then you will have a fighting chance for an outright dismissal.

If the officer provided a short but very good explanation for how you were reckless, continue to examine the ticket for other defects. Sometimes, but not always, a ticket can be dismissed due to its defective nature.

Afterward, make sure to contact an experienced New York traffic ticket lawyer who can help tell your side of the story when your court date comes. Tons of people convince themselves that they do not need a lawyer, but the fact remains that an attorney knows the language of the law and how to deal with all sorts of prosecutors (especially the angry ones).

For most traffic tickets, especially for reckless driving, only an attorney has the requisite experience to ensure that you will not face jail time (since reckless driving is a misdemeanor in New York) or receive five points for the offense.

Remember, the next time you are feeling impatient, late, or just need to get somewhere faster, think about the consequences of driving recklessly and follow the rules of the road.