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Multiple Injuries and Fatalities Reported after Horrific Amtrak Derailment in DuPont, Washington
An Amtrak train traveling from Portland, Oregon to Seattle, Washington has derailed. According to the latest developments from CNN, several fatalities have been reported, and multiple people have been injured. The cars from the train spilled over the tracks and onto I-5 below it. Reports claim that both a car and a semi-truck were crushed…
Read MoreGeneral Motors Agrees To $120 Million Settlement Over Faulty Ignition Switches
Atlanta’s Attorney General Chris Carr announced in October that Georgia and 48 other states, plus the District of Columbia, reached a $120 million settlement with General Motors over safety issues with their ignition switches. The settlement comes after allegations that GM concealed the defect, which caused some vehicles to suddenly lose their electrical systems, resulting…
Read MoreU.S. Army Funding Device to Detect TBIs on the Battlefield
Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are different than other injuries. Broken legs or arms typically heal, and you move on with your life. Traumatic brain injuries, on the other hand, can affect you for the rest of your life. Depending on the severity, TBIs can cause headaches, cognitive problems, mood swings, memory loss, abnormal speech, loss…
Read MoreBMW 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…
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