A salmonella outbreak is sweeping the United States this week, but many of the details are unknown. In a worse case scenario, the government shutdown’s effect on the Center for Disease Control may lead to more and more Americans in the hospital. Foster Farms, distributors of chicken, has accidentally distributed chicken contaminated with salmonella, causing hundreds of reported illnesses. The …
Avandia and Heart Attack Risks
In June the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a statement that as of November 18, 2011 they will restrict retail pharmacy sales of three diabetes drugs manufactured by drug maker GlaxoSmithKline. First is the stand alone drug Avandia and also the combination drugs Avandamet and Avandaryl. These new restrictions are motivated by increasing concerns that the drugs increase the …
3 Tips for Avoiding 18-Wheeler Accidents
When driving down the interstate, it’s hard not to be reminded of the horrible accidents we see on the nightly news involving an 18-wheeler. The causes are endless. The combination of their huge mass with the long, hard hours the truck drivers have to work; it is no wonder the accidents are so common. Truck accidents are often more fatal …
Ice Cream Containing Metal Shavings Poses Product Liability Risk
When you’re buying a product, you’d like to feel confident that it is has been accurately tested for safety. We live in a world where nothing is guaranteed, so we need to exercise a healthy amount of caution when approaching unknown territory. That being said, this article and other product liability articles are not meant to be fear mongering, but …
Tips to Protect Against Drunk Driving Accidents
Although we cannot prevent a stranger from getting behind the wheel after drinking, we can arm ourselves with information to help keep us safe against a drunk driving accident. There’s no other way to protect ourselves than to know the signs of a drunk driver, and know what to do once we’ve spotted one. Listed below are some things to …
Prevent Food Poisoning: 4 Tips on Buying the Best Fish
October is National Seafood Month, so as many gear up for a meal fresh from the surf, it’s very important to keep yourself and your loved ones safe from food poisoning. Seafood is a healthy, nutritious addition to any diet, but in order to receive the benefits you need to know how to identify fish that’s safe to eat. Two …
Medical Malpractice Case Leaves Man Paralyzed, $2.85 Million Awarded
Last Friday in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina a medical malpractice malpractice case came to a close, leaving a married couple $2.85 million richer. Randy and Ann Greene have suffered immensely over the last 9 years due to a mishap that left Randy paralyzed from the waist down. On April 4, 2004 Mr. Greene was in an automobile accident that severed …
Manchester, England Dog Owner Admits to Animal Cruelty Resulting in Wrongful Death
Earlier this year, 14 year-old, Jade Lomas-Anderson was visiting a friend in Manchester, England when the unthinkable happened. Two bull mastiffs and two Staffordshire bull terriers attacked, and mauled young Jade to death. A call to authorities reported out of control canines and an unconscious girl. However, when the police arrived it was too late for Jade, she had already …
Class Action Suit Filed on NYC Restaurant for Spread of Hepatitis A
The New Hawaii Sea restaurant located in the Bronx, New York is in legal trouble after 4 patrons and a worker have been diagnosed with hepatitis A. Not exactly a classic case of food poisoning, the virus had spread to patrons after eating food that had been handled by an infected worker. The suit is led by attorney William Marler, …
After 7 Years, CA Nursing Home Abuse Case Still Under Investigation
Other than being an unforgivable, deplorable act, nursing home abuse is unfortunately becoming a more and more common occurrence. At 95 years of age, Elsie Fossum checked herself into Claremont Place, an assisted living facility east of Los Angeles. Elsie passed away at that very facility, not due to natural causes but due to injuries she sustained in their care. …
