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Why Lax Medical Device Regulations Threaten Public Health
After an exhaustive study of the safety and efficacy of artificial hip implants, The New York Times has published an article that examines the risks of metal hips and other medical devices that go untested and largely unregulated.
Unknown Danger: Why Reclined Car Seats can be Deceptively Unsafe
Many readers don’t know this, but it’s possible that tilting your vehicle’s seat back to rest or take a nap can dramatically increase the risk of serious injury or death. Even though this issue is just as important as that of defective tires, most consumers and passengers don’t understand these risks, auto makers (like Ford, GM, Chrysler and Toyota) have known of this danger for more than 40 years.
Congress Calls for Increased Regulation to Improve Passenger Vehicle Safety on U.S. Highways
Trucking accidents are much more destructive and devastating than a collision involving two passenger vehicles. The sheer difference in size and weight between a tractor-trailer and […]
Safety Alert: My First Doll Recall and its Dangers to Children
Defective products are not limited to vehicles, drugs, medical devices and other products that harm adults. In the latest consumer product to hit news for being […]
Three Surprising Stats on the Dangers of Railroad Crossings
Though we are taught at an early age to look both ways before crossing the street, many adult motorists take for granted that a train […]
Underride Guards Can Save Lives
Underride guards on tractor-trailers are a necessity on America’s highways to protect people in trucking accidents. It is well known among those experienced in trucking accident […]
Bair Hugger Warming Blanket Lawsuits Will Proceed to Trial
In a critical victory for victims of Bair Hugger warming blanket infections, a Minnesota trial judge presiding ruled this week that the claims will continue […]
The Dangers of Aftermarket Vehicles
According to recent reports, the aftermarket vehicle market will be shaken up by automated driving technology. But, what constitutes an aftermarket vehicle? In this post, we […]
Do I Have a Trucking Accident Case?
New records are being reached in shipments via truck in the United States, according to news reports this month. Recent crashes between semi-trucks and passenger vehicles have […]
Tree Stand Hazards: What Every Hunter Needs to Know
Every autumn, thousands of Americans take to the woods for deer hunting. What’s rarely discussed are the inherent dangers of hunting from elevated tree stands. […]
Traumatic Brain Injuries Commonly Missed in Emergency Rooms
At least 1.7 million people suffer brain injuries each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. An overwhelming number of traumatic […]
Accidents Caused by Dangerously Parked Trucks
A Tragic Accident If you or someone you know has been involved in a trucking accident involving a semi-truck, keep in mind that the accident […]