As the U.S. leads the world in the use of geothermal energy, an increasingly popular green resource, it’s important to recognize the risks that workers face in the drilling industry. As new technology is developed, the push for renewable energy shouldn't compromise...
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Dangers of Lithium Batteries
In an age where nearly everything is powered by batteries, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have become ubiquitous. They power smartphones, laptops, electric vehicles (EVs), and even some of our home appliances. However, with their increasing use, concerns about their...
NHTSA Issues Recall Request of Airbag Inflators from ARC Automotive
ARC Automotive Inc. is under scrutiny and possibly heading towards a dispute with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The company has denied a recall request for millions of its airbag inflators, despite NHTSA's concerns about their...
NTSB Report on Kinder Morgan Pipeline Explosion
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its report on the August 15, 2021 pipeline explosion in Coolidge, Arizona. During the incident, a pipeline owned and operated by Kinder Morgan, Inc. ruptured resulting in an explosion. The explosion was so...
Links Between Hair Relaxer Products and Cancer Risk
The hair care industry has had numerous controversies over the years, but one of the most alarming is the association between hair relaxer products and uterine cancer. Numerous lawsuits have been filed against major manufacturers, alleging that their products contain...
Injuries from Defective E-cigarettes and Vaping Devices
The use of e-cigarettes and vaping devices has skyrocketed in recent years. However, reports of explosions and fires resulting in severe injuries have raised concerns about their safety. Common injuries from e-cigarette explosions include burns, facial trauma, and...
Concerns over Tesla Self-Driving Technology
As the popularity of Tesla vehicles continues to rise, concerns have grown regarding the safety of their self-driving technology. Previously, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) sent a team to investigate a crash involving a Tesla that may have...
Lawsuit Filed for Longshoreman Injured at Port of Houston
Spagnoletti Law Firm recently filed a wrongful death lawsuit on behalf of a longshoreman who was injured by a crane while assisting with unloading cargo unloading from a vessel. Our client was driving his truck assisting with discharging cargo containers from the...
Lawsuit Filed for Injured Tankerman
Spagnoletti Law Firm recently filed suit on behalf of an injured tankerman who was hurt while working for Enterprise Products Company and Enterprise Marine Services LLC. During the incident, the tankerman encountered cables that became tangled between two barges that...
Reclamaciones por Motivo de Separaciones en la Frontera U.S.-Mexico
A inicios de Mayo del 2018, la politica de “zero tolerancia” fue implementada por el Gobierno de Estados Unidos en relacion con la inmigración en la frontera entre Texas y Mexico. Como resultado del cambio en la politica, todos los adultos que se encontraban en la...