Transportation logistics is a trusted and vital industry, which brings goods across the country to millions of consumers and businesses. In an attempt to prevent accidents, there are many strict rules, regulations, and guidelines that transportation companies and drivers must adhere to. Unfortunately, often times these regulations are not followed. Given the size, power, and …
Studies show that 1 to 2 million Americans over 65 have been abused, neglected, or mistreated by a trusted caregiver. Furthermore, one out of every three nursing homes across the country has been cited for nursing home abuse. This abuse can include neglect, physical, sexual, and emotional abuse. Unfortunately, many of these cases still go …
On August 26th, 2013 the FDA announced a class 2 recall of the Free Lock Femoral Fixation System for the Zimmer compression hip screw (an orthopedic implant). The Single packaging configuration used for the VERSA-FX-II Femoral Fixation System failed the leak test which compromises the sterility of the product. 85, 794 units were affected by …
Flat-screen televisions are found in many homes across America, however, we typically don’t think of them as potentially dangerous to our children. A recent study published by the Journal Pediatrics shows that flat screen TVs pose a greater injury risk to children than previously assumed. Troubling Statistics Based on hospital records gathered between 1990 and …
Each year injuries resulting from fall sports are responsible for sending 480,000 kids to emergency rooms across the country. Participation in fall sports is a great opportunity for children of all ages to learn the merits of teamwork and strategy while also helping to keep them physically fit. In today’s age of videogames and television, …
FDA: Updated Urgent Medical Device Recall DePuy Hip Implant – Class 1 Recall As of August 1, 2013, the FDA has elevated DePuy Orthopaedics Urgent Medical Device Recall for one of its most popular hip components, the LPS Lower Extremity Dovetail Intercalary Component, to a Class 1 recall status. The Class 1 recall status is …
Summertime is the time of year when we relax, take off our shoes, and enjoy some fun in the sun. Unfortunately for many children, summertime also poses a greater risk of physical injury. Every year more than three million kids under the age of 14 must receive emergency medical attention for serious and often life-threatening …
What Is A Wrongful Death Claim? A wrongful death claim involves a death occurring due to the legal fault or negligence of another person. Wrongful death claims can include all types of fatal accidents including car accidents, slip and fall accidents, as well as medical malpractice and product liability claims. Individuals, government agencies, and companies …
Article from Tulsa World By David Harper Three people who were Tulsa Jail inmates died needlessly because the facility’s medical staff “disregarded known and substantial risks to their health and safety,” and documents were falsified to make it appear that two of them died after leaving the jail, a federal lawsuit filed Friday alleges. Click …
Several products and imports today are manufactured unsafely, putting consumers at risk of serious injury and even death. Unfortunately, defective products are all too common in today’s global economy. Imports arrive every day from overseas where consumer safety standards can be dangerously low. What is a Product Liability Claim? When someone is injured or even …
