Rip Andrews settled a case on behalf of a couple who lost their only son, age 7, in a house fire started by a faulty wall heater, and the couple was severely injured in the fire, as well. The fire marshal concluded the fire was caused by an in-wall radiant electric heater igniting a couch. The heater was made in 1974 and it had no independent off switch, and it could not be unplugged. It included no fire warnings. There was also no indicator light to let the users know it was powered on. The couple, who were living in the family home temporarily, thought the heater was no longer working. It is believed that when temperatures dropped, near 40° F, the heater kicked on during the middle of the night.
The most dangerous times for driving: stay alert and safe!
Driving is an everyday activity for most of us, but it is important to know that certain times pose a higher risk of getting involved in an accident. Whether because of increased traffic, weather or human factors, knowing the most dangerous times and circumstances for...