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BMW Recalls More Than One Million Cars Because of Electrical Fire Danger
Car and Driver reports that BMW is recalling more than a million vehicles because of the potential for electrical fires. There are two different problems, leading to two different recalls: “740,561 cars [are being recalled for] a positive crankcase ventilation valve heater that can short, melt, and ignite. Also known as a blow-by heater, it…
Read MoreTracking Your Medical Device in Case of a Recall
In 2016, more than 53 million vehicles were recalled in the United States – a record high. In October of this year, Playtex recalled 3.6 million defective children’s plates, cups and bowls. There have been multiple food recalls this year, citing anything from possible listeria contamination to misbranding to “products produced without benefit of inspection.”…
Read MoreIn the Fight Against Dangerous Drugs, an Insurance Company Takes the Lead
As personal injury attorneys, we have seen first-hand how destructive opioids can be. America is currently fighting a dangerous opioid addiction crisis, with drugs like OxyContin at the forefront. Since its release in 1995 by Purdue Pharmaceuticals, Oxycontin has generated around $35 billion in revenue – and sparked an opioid addiction crisis in this country.…
Read MoreTruck Drivers and Consumer Advocates Weigh in on Self-Driving Vehicles
Since long before the cartoon The Jetsons put a clear vision of driverless vehicles in the public consciousness, there has been a feeling that navigation, direction, and piloting transportation would move away from requirements of human input. Even carriage drivers and cowboys historically leaned on the original autopilot functions: horses who knew their routes and…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know if You are Burned on a Construction Site
Construction sites can be dangerous places, which is why the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires certain precautions to keep people safe. These rules apply to employees, but they also apply to site visitors, contractors, and the people who pass by construction sites. One of the most common risks involve burn injuries. Aside from…
Read MoreBayer Has Withdrawn Its Essure Implants from the European Market
Health issues with the permanent birth control product Essure have been reported both in the US and abroad. The risks associated with the device, used for female sterilization, have led the Food and Drug Administration to issue the most serious warning available, a black box warning, with each prescription. Are these steps too little too…
Read MoreWhat Parents Should Know about Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy
Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) is an injury to the brain that newborns suffer during delivery when their brain does not get enough oxygen, blood, or both. Also called “birth asphyxia” or “neonatal encephalopathy,” HIE is often fatal. Newborns with HIE often suffer extreme brain damage and developmental difficulties. HIE may be treated through hypothermia therapy, which…
Read MoreGeorgia’s Head-On Collision Prevention
Head-on car accidents remain some of the deadliest types of auto collisions. While advances in auto safety have reduced both the occurrence and death rate of head-on collisions, true progress will most likely come via preventative measures enacted on a local, state, and even federal level. What can Georgia do now to reduce the number…
Read MoreSix Plaintiffs Bring Product Liability Lawsuit Against Tristar Products, Claiming Power Pressure Cooker XL is Defective
Six plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania against Tristar Products claiming that their Power Pressure Cooker XL is defective and dangerous. The plaintiffs claimed that they suffered devastating burn injuries when a Tristar cooker exploded during ordinary use despite Tristar’s claim that the product is safe to use. The Philadelphia lawsuit is one of…
Read MoreGeorgia at the Forefront of Ride Sharing Innovation and Problems
While it is not ideal to be well known for traffic congestion, issues in Athens and Atlanta have led to two novel rideshare data applications. It seems that ride sharing companies are poised to take over the gap between car ownership and public transportation. With ride sharing, however, comes new risks and concerns for passengers.…
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