What to Do if You’re in a Crash with a Post Office Truck
Last month, a mail truck driver was lucky to survive a serious jackknifing accident in Weston, Massachusetts. While traveling across a 50 foot bridge along the Charles River, a semi-truck jackknifed and crashed into the river. Thankfully, the driver survived the crash, and endured no injuries. Even better, there were fire rescue workers who were…
Read MoreChildren Can Suffer Severe Injuries in Car Accidents
Imagine coming across two cars involved in a car accident on the highway. Imagine that one of the cars is flipped over and the front of the other car is seriously damaged. Even more alarming, imagine seeing a car seat in the back of one of the vehicles. The damage from the accident already indicates…
Read MoreAdditional Baby Loungers Recalled for Risk of Injury and Death
Many parents rely on infant loungers to safely hold their babies in place while they are sleeping or tend to other responsibilities. However, they may be unaware of the dangers associated with baby loungers. Baby loungers are one of the children’s products that are routinely recalled due to safety defects. One of the most recent…
Read MoreFederal Judge Rules Whistleblower Claim Against Eli Lilly, Alleging Medicaid Fraud, Can Proceed to Trial
The US False Claims Act (FCA) was enacted during Abraham Lincoln’s Administration to ensure that the bills submitted to the US Department of Defense are fair and honest. The FCA has been amended many times to include bills submitted to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and other federal agencies. The FCA also provides…
Read MoreAbbott Recalls Three Powdered Formulas Linked to Child Illness and Death
Abbott Laboratories, an American manufacturer of medical devices, nutritional products, and other healthcare products, recently announced that the company is recalling three popular, powdered baby formulas in response to four infants becoming ill after using the brands. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) which regulates medical products is urging consumers not to buy or use…
Read MorePhoenix Injury Attorneys Handling Elmiron Claims
Hundreds of thousands of patients have taken the drug Elmiron over the years for relief from the condition interstitial cystitis (IC), a painful bladder health issue. Elmiron is a long-term treatment that eases the symptoms of IC, and has been a go-to medication for physicians and their patients for decades. However, recent (and numerous) studies…
Read MoreProduct Liability Claims for Residential Elevator Defects
All manufacturers have a duty to ensure their products are safe from defects that can cause an accident. Defects include faulty design, poor workmanship, and a failure to warn of known defects/inadequate instructions for use. The makers, distributors, and sellers of defective products can be held liable if their products cause accidents that injure you…
Read MoreWhat to Know Before Agreeing to a Settlement for a Car Accident in Phoenix
There is no such thing as a “little” car accident. Even if you are lucky to leave the scene of the accident alive, you are at risk of sustaining serious injuries after the accident. In addition to dealing with your injuries, you still have certain legal obligations to meet in regard to liability. If you…
Read MoreUPDATED: Recall Issued for Exactech Connexion GXL Acetabular Liner in Hip Replacements
A recall was issued this past summer for Exactech Connexion GXL acetabular liner in hip replacements by the device manufacturer, Exactech Inc. The recall was issued due to early failure of the liner from wear and tear. It is possible that patients who had this liner implanted during a revision or primary hip replacement surgery…
Read MoreAutonomous Vehicles: Will They Ever Be Safe Enough?
Have there ever been times when, as a driver, you wish someone else could take the driving over for you? Maybe you would like to experience the feeling of going into autopilot whenever you have been traveling for too long on the road. Essentially, that is the premise of an autonomous vehicle. A fully autonomous…
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