The AJJ reported today that Los Angeles Times (10/2, Geiger) reported that ” ‘In an effort to curb accidents caused by distracted driving, the Obama administration has banned federal employees from text messaging while driving and said it would consider new restrictions on cellphone use by rail, truck and bus drivers.’ President Obama ‘signed an executive order Wednesday night telling federal employees not to send text messages while driving on the job or in a government-owned vehicle.’ And ‘also Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood called on state and local governments to pass laws to discourage distracted driving.’ “

Spring Cleaning – Check your home and yard for recalled products.
As a personal injury attorney I have seen a lot of instances where dangerous and defective products have caused significant injuries to people. When we go to a store and purchase anything from food to baby beds we assume it is for sale because it is safe to