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Trucking Regulations Impact Accidents and Fatalities

No matter what you’re driving, it is imperative to always be safe, and alert, on the roads.  However, the Huffington Post reports that the trucking industry is intentionally making our roads more dangerous…and your Congressional Representative might be able to help. The attorneys at Plattner Verderame, PC are experienced in all accident cases, including those…

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Exploding e-cigarettes

Warning about e-cigarettes exploding: The explosions generally result when the e-cigs get overcharged. The quality (more expensive) model chargers are digital and incorporate automatic kill switches to avoid overcharging. Conversely the cheaper models will just keep charging the battery; their solution is to supply very detailed directions, e.g. never charge for more than 2 hours…

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Patients Suing Hospital That Did Not Properly Sterilize Equipment

Twenty-five people are suing a hospital in Springfield, Massachusetts after the hospital used unsterilized equipment.  Baystate Noble Hospital failed to properly sanitize equipment used for colonoscopies in 2012 and 2013.  At least 293 patients were affected, and Baystate Noble is testing each of those patients who choose to be tested.  At this point, at least…

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Wrongful Death Suit Filed for Death of Mentally Ill Inmate

The estate and family of a mentally ill Oregon man have filed suit against the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office for the man’s death in prison.  Bradley Thomas, 55, was found dead of significant dehydration in his cell two weeks after being booked on misdemeanor allegations.  The autopsy classified the death as a “sudden death in…

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Black Diamond Recalls Nylon Runners Due to Fall Hazard

Another terrifying bit of life or death news from Black Diamond.  A nylon runner with a tape splice (two cut ends joined by masking tape) will fail in normal use. To give them some credit, this is the second equipment recall they announced today — BEFORE there have been any injuries or deaths known to…

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Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement of Fiskars Recall of Bypass Lopper Shears Due to Laceration Hazard; Sold Exclusively at Home Depot

The lopper handles can break when attempting to cut branches, posing a risk of serious injury and laceration.  It’s a vicious surprise if the handle snaps when you’re pushing hard to cut a branch.  Get the free replacement if you’ve got these shears at home! Source: Additional Injuries Prompt Reannouncement of Fiskars Recall of Bypass…

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President Obama Nominates US Supreme Court Justice

What Happened:  Judge Merrick Garland was announced by President Obama last week as the President’s nominee to fill the current vacancy on the Supreme Court of the United States (often referred to as “SCOTUS”).  If confirmed by the Senate, Judge Garland would be the 113th Supreme Court Justice and fill the vacancy created when Justice Antonin Scalia…

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Pop Warner Settles Lawsuit for Suicide

Pop Warner Football settled a lawsuit with a Wisconsin woman whose son committed suicide allegedly due to head injuries incurred while he played football as a child.  Debra Pyka filed the suit against Pop Warner because her son, Joseph Chernach, played in the league as a child and thereafter suffered from Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE). …

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 Baltimore Woman Sues Over Exploding Toilet

A Baltimore woman is suing the Baltimore mayor, city council and two contractors for their negligent repair of a sewer system, which led to her toilet exploding.  The Plaintiff, Angela Wright was blown off the toilet “with great force and violence” according to the lawsuit.  Beyond the mental anguish that comes with being thrown off…

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