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• John Deere Recalls Compact Utility Tractors

  Chrissie Cole | September 29, 2009 11:39 AM | 1 CommentColorado Springs, CO

  John Deere, in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary recall of John Deere Compact Utility Tractors. An incorrectly sized differential was...

• Baby Pacifiers Recalled Over Choking Hazard

  Shannon Weidemann | July 24, 2008 3:14 PM | 1 CommentColorado Springs, CO

  The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled pacifiers after learning they could pose a potential choking hazard. Parts of the pacifier may come off and a child could choke or swallow...

• Taco Bell Sued for Slip and Fall

  Shannon Weidemann | March 06, 2008 10:43 AM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  A man has sued Taco Bell after he claims he fell on a wet floor at one of their restaurants. The slip and fall lawsuit was filed in January. The incident happened at a Taco Bell in West Virginia in 2006. Hailey claims he was injured when he fell. According to the lawsuit, Taco Bell should have known of the unsafe condition of the restaurant and prevented the accident. Hailey claims he...

• Colorado Springs Man Loses Control Of Vehicle, Drives Through Fences

  Chrissie Cole | April 30, 2009 12:48 AM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  A Colorado Springs man lost control of his pickup truck slamming through three fences before crashing into a garage full of cars. Police believe the driver suffered a seizure while behind the...

• Are You Paying For Your Doctor's Mistakes?

  Linda Snyder | March 05, 2008 3:38 PM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  Imagine going to the hospital for a routine hernia operation. Imagine you wake up and find two incisions instead of one as expected because the surgeon operated on the wrong side and had to start over.Imagine getting your insurance statement a few weeks later and find your insurance had been billed for both operations!This is the true story of Kevin Baccam, a 33-year old school district...

• CPSC Issues Warning About Falls from Windows

  Linda Snyder | May 22, 2008 12:49 PM | 1 CommentColorado Springs, CO

  One of the joys of warmer weather after a long winter is the pleasure of opening your windows to let in the fresh spring breezes. But, letting in that fresh air can lead to tragedy in households...

• Two Car Collision Closes I-25 for Four Hours and Leaves One Critically Injured

  Margaret Embry | July 28, 2009 10:22 AM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  On Saturday, July 25th in Colorado Springs, a two car collision on I-25 caused a part of the interstate to be closed for four hours, according to KOAA, NBC Channel 5. An investigation by the...

• Motor vehicle safety tips for winter weather

  Staff Writer | December 01, 2006 10:00 AM | 1 CommentColorado Springs, CO

  News Channel 13's web site put out a helpful list of safety tips for motorists and others this winter during their "Winter Weather Awareness Week." The article not only offers basic tips for staying safe and avoiding dangerous situations during winter weather, but it provides specific tips for motorists to avoid accidents. By preparing your car or truck for the winter weather, you can help keep...

• Misdiagnosis Malpractice Lawsuit Settled

  Staff Writer | January 21, 2006 8:52 AM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  The Department of the Air Force recently settled a malpractice lawsuit with a woman whose burst appendix was origianly diagnosed as a sexually transmitted disease. Michelle Reed went to the Peterson Air Force Base medical clinic on September 15, 2003 complaining of abdominal pain. It wasn't until six days later that it was determined her appendix was the problem. By the time she had surgery,...

• The Heparin Debacle Part One

  Linda Snyder | April 22, 2008 8:50 PM | 0 CommentsColorado Springs, CO

  Remember what it felt like as a kid when you went into a candy store and you were overwhelmed with how many choices of sweets lay before you? When I read the New York Times article, U.S....