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When “safe” is dangerous

Posted on March 13, 2017April 20, 2023

Safety is one of the top concerns among people buying used cars. You have probably come to rely on various seals of approval, such as the words “certified” and “inspected for safety” when considering previously owned cars for purchase. However, recent legal decisions may cause you to doubt the trustworthiness of those claims. The Federal […]

The good intentions of parents undermined by toxic products

Posted on March 13, 2017July 11, 2022

Parents typically want the best for their children. For many, that means avoiding chemical medicines and treating their children’s normal aches and pains with natural products. You likely trusted the products that claimed to bring homeopathic relief to your child’s teething discomfort. When your child became ill after using the product, it may have been […]

Zimmer Biomet Shoulder Replacement: A Risk of Injury Or Death

Posted on March 10, 2017July 11, 2022

Numerous complaints by people who have had shoulder replacement implants have spurred the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to action. The FDA has issued a Class 1 recall for the Zimmer Biomet Comprehensive Reverse Shoulder Humeral. This is the most serious recall issued by FDA. It means that the device may cause serious injuries or […]

Dealing with Carbon Mono-Oxide Poisoning

Posted on March 1, 2017July 11, 2022

Some houses are at greater risk of carbon mono-oxide poisoning than others. While you can file a claim in court for any damages suffered due to the presence of carbon mono-oxide in your residence, you also need to stay aware of what to do immediately after getting poisoned by the gas. The symptoms of carbon […]

Is the airbag system in your car safe?

Posted on February 24, 2017July 11, 2022

Some automobile recalls are for relatively minor mechanical defects that are easily fixed. However, anything to do with the auto safety features is potentially very serious. In the December 2016 automobile and component recall report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), listed 18 recall notices involving defective airbags. Defects involving these vital […]

Texas boy suffers traumatic brain injury after TV falls on him

Posted on January 31, 2017July 11, 2022

A Texas mom is warning other parents about the dangers that heavy objects pose to children. They may seem to be out of reach, but that doesn’t mean they’re safe. Back on one fateful night in 2013, she put her 4-year-old son to bed and thought he was asleep until she heard a loud crash […]

What Types Of Compensation Are Possible In A Personal Injury Case?

Posted on January 23, 2017July 11, 2022

When someone is injured due to negligence or an intentional act, the injured person may be able to claim compensation from the party or parties who are responsible for the injury. For hundreds of years, this has been one of the bedrock principles of our civil justice system. But what types of damages can the […]

Lasting effects of a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury

Posted on January 19, 2017July 11, 2022

It doesn’t matter how you got a traumatic brain injury (TBI) – only that you got it, and it’s changed your life. Maybe you suffered a fall while at the store and hit your head. Perhaps you were in a bad car accident, or experienced the injury due to a dangerous work situation that should […]

Allegations of exploding e-cigarettes are on the rise

Posted on January 18, 2017July 11, 2022

As rates of cigarette smoking continue to decline in the U.S., Americans are turning to an alternative trend: e-cigarettes. So-called “vaping” has become immensely popular, with many users claiming (with almost no medical evidence) that these products are a healthy alternative to smoking tobacco. It remains to be seen whether the vapor from e-cigarettes is […]

Are “ethnic hair care” products dangerous?

Posted on January 8, 2017April 20, 2023

Head down any aisle at the local pharmacy or beauty store, and you’ll find a range of products marketed specifically to women of color. You’ll find specialty relaxers, texturizers, shampoos, treatments, conditioners and much more, all intended for “textured” hair. This seems like a good thing, right? After all, African-American women spend $7.5 billion every […]