Tom Farnum, an anesthesiologist from Colorado, wants his state to pass a law forbidding retailers from selling a smartphone that is intended for use by anyone under 13 years old. He is the spearhead of a statewide petition drive aimed at accomplishing that objective. Why? Because Farnum has witnessed the…
The US Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) continues to provide very valuable information about consumer products which are recalled for the threats they pose to the health of their users, and perhaps others. For example, CPSC reports that, over just the last two weeks, tens of thousands of products have…
Could the airbag in the automobile you drive, that is supposed to protect you in the event of an accident, seriously harm or even kill you instead? For millions of drivers in the U.S., the unfortunate answer is yes. And many of these people are still unaware of the danger.…
Co-authored by Jacob Exline of The Collins Law Firm, P.C. Food-related injuries and death are often overlooked by the American consumer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that nearly 48 million people get sick from foodborne illnesses yearly and almost 3,000 of those people die.1 The need…
Co-authored by Cassidy Carroll of The Collins Law Firm, P.C. Summer is in full force with Fourth of July this weekend and we are all excited to celebrate our Independence Day with parades, barbeques, and family gatherings. However, there is one thing that defines the Fourth of July in everyone’s…
Co-authored by Jacob Exline of The Collins Law Firm, P.C. Bike-riding is one of the most popular hobbies in the summer. Whether it be a bicycle or a motorcycle, it is one of the best ways to get outside and enjoy the sun. Riding a bike isn’t all care-free and…