New York Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Electrical fires continue to plague Tesla, the car manufacturer known for making electric vehicles. Recent fires in January 2023 include a Sacramento incident in which a Tesla car battery spontaneously burst into flames on a Sacramento freeway, requiring 6,000 gallons of water to extinguish and another in Massachusetts that required more than 20,000 gallons of…

Several vehicle manufacturers including Kia, Hyundai and Tesla have issued recalls, according to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. While some models of Kia and Hyundai vehicles are being recalled as a result of a pattern of fire and anti-lock brake problems, Tesla is recalling several models after detecting multiple failures ranging from seatbelt…

Seat belts play an integral role in the safety of motor vehicle operators. They prevent drivers and passengers from being ejected from their respective vehicles, but the force of an accident can also cause serious seat-belt-related injuries such as abrasions and internal damage. In addition, a defective seatbelt can lead to devastating consequences for both…