Honda Recalls Certain Accord and Civic Models

by November 24, 2008
Honda is recalling 3,940 Accords and Civics because of problems with the driver’s side air bag, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) .  Model year 2001 vehicles are affected.  The air bag inflator could produce excessive pressure and rupture, sending metal fragments through the airbag and possibly impacting the driver and passengers, NHTSA said. At the Gomez Law Firm, we have extensive experience representing the victims of auto defects, including roof crush, tire defects and rollovers.  If you or someone you love has been the victim of any defective product, call or write a personal injury attorney  at the Gomez …. » Read more »

BMW Recalls Certain M3 Models

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BMW is recalling 2,500 M3s with optional double clutch transmissions, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).  The 2008-2009 model year is affected. When braking quickly at low speeds, the transmission software may cause the engine to stall.  This could increase the likelihood of a crash,  NHTSA said.  At the Gomez Law Firm, we have extensive experience representing the victims of auto defects, including roof crush, tire defects and rollovers.  If you or someone you love has been the victim of any defective product, call or write a personal injury attorney  at the Gomez Law Firm today.    Read more »

California’s Unemployment Rate is Third Highest in the Nation

by November 21, 2008
An interesting statistical compilation on CNN.com shows that California’s employment rate is 49th in the country, just ahead of Rhode Island and Michigan, which are tied for 50th. California has a 8.2% unemployment rate. The lowest unemployment rates in the country are in South Dakota and Wyoming, which both have a rate of 3.3%.   If you have lost your job and feel you have been the victim of unlawful discrimination, you must contact an employment law attorney immediately. The experienced attorneys at The Gomez Law Firm will evaluate your potential case at no charge. Read more »

Contractor Fined in San Diego Hotel Explosion

by November 19, 2008
A Mira Mesa plumbing and heating contractor will have to pay more than $67,000 in fines for its role in the May 2008 explosion of a San Diego hotel, according to published reports. The California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (CalOSHA) levied the fines against Sherwood Mechanical Inc. for four violations.  Six other contractors were also fined. Fourteen workers were seriously burned at the Bayside Hilton when a portion of the structure exploded.  The hotel was under construction. If you or someone you love was a victim of the San Diego hotel explosion, call or write a personal injury attorney  at the Gomez …. » Read more »

Ford, Lincoln, Mercury Fire Danger

by November 17, 2008
Approximately five million Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles recalled due to a fire risk have not been repaired and are at risk for catching fire, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).  The vehicles have defective cruise control switches that could cause them to catch fire even when not running.  NHTSA says about seven million owners have already had their vehicles repaired, and the organization is urging the remaining five million owners to have their vehicles serviced. The affected vehicles are: 1993–2004 Ford F150 1993–1999 Ford F250 (gasoline engine) 1993–1996 Ford Bronco 1994–1996 Ford Econoline 1997–2002 Ford Expedition …. » Read more »

Employment Rate Rises to 6.5% in October

by November 14, 2008
The Department of Labor reported that the unemployment rate in the U.S. rose to 6.5% in October. Prior forecasts had predicted the rate would rise to 6.3%, so the October report was worse than expected. If you have lost your job and feel you have been the victim of unlawful discrimination, you must contact an employment law attorney immediately. The experienced attorneys at The Gomez Law Firm will evaluate your potential case at no charge. Read more »

Pickup Truck Deaths on the Rise

by November 6, 2008
The number of people killed in car crashes reached an all-time low in 2007, but the number of people killed in pickup truck crashes has increased 55% since 1975, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).  Last year, pickup trucks accounted for the highest number of deaths per registered vehicle in single-vehicle crashes.  There were 59 deaths for every million vehicles registered. Since 1978, pickups and SUVs have had a higher percentage of rollover deaths than cars.  Single-vehicle rollover crashes accounted for 47% of occupant deaths in SUVs, 38% of occupant deaths in pickup trucks and 21% of occupant deaths in cars …. » Read more »

Number of Unemployed Hits 25-Year High

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The Department of Labor reported today that the number of people drawing unemployment benefits nationwide jumped to 3.84 million in October, the highest level since 1983. The numbers are a bit skewed however, because the workforce has grown from 87 million Americans in 1983 compared with 134 million today. Thus, the unemployment rate, though high at 6.1%, is still lower that the 10.4% rate in February of 1983. With the slumping economy, many employers have been forced to slash jobs. The Labor Department expects the unemployment rate to rise to 6.3% for October. If you have lost your job and …. » Read more »