Avanir Pharmaceuticals Paid Problem Doctors to Prescribe and Promote Nuedexta
There is a medical condition called pseudobulbar affect, or PBA. It’s technically a rare nervous system disorder that causes people to laugh and/or cry uncontrollably. The Mayo Clinic says it is often brought on by brain injuries or strokes, or by neurological diseases, like Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. There are only about 200,000 cases a year.…
Read MoreHoliday Shoppers, Take Note: What Not to Buy the Kids This Year
If you are like most holiday shoppers, you want to find gifts that will be loved and appreciated by your friends, family and loved ones. For some of us, though, the best gifts are the ones we give to the children in our family. Of course, you want to make sure those gifts for the…
Read MoreFiling False Claims and FEMA: Whistleblower Alert
We had our fair share of natural disasters in 2017. So far, the country has weathered hurricanes, droughts, tornadoes, floods, and wildfires. Hundreds of people have died, and countless citizens have lost their homes and personal property. Clean up and recovery could take months or years. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was created to…
Read MoreSelf-Driving Cars: Convenience or Danger on the Roads? Or Both?
Just a few weeks ago, the car development company Waymo started test-driving autonomous vehicles on Phoenix-area roads. Although they have been offering free taxi rides over the past year, there has always been a human behind the wheel ready to take over in case of trouble. Starting now, though, the vehicles are driving themselves. Waymo…
Read MoreHigh School Cheerleading Can Lead to Catastrophic Injuries
When we think about high school sports injuries, football is typically the first thing that comes to mind—head and neck injuries, specifically. Another group of athletes, however, who often suffer catastrophic injuries are competitive high school cheerleaders. Although they fly and twist through the air and make it look easy, the stunts our cheerleaders perform…
Read MoreBMW Recalls 1.4 Million Vehicles Because of Risk of Fire
BMW has issued two separate recalls of its vehicles, because some of their cars and SUVs have been catching fire. Replacement parts will become available on December 18th. If you own one of the affected vehicles you’re entitled to a free replacement at any BMW dealership. To find out if your car is on the…
Read MorePlaytex Recalls 5.5 Million Children’s Plates, Bowls, and Dining Sets
Playtex, one of the leading manufacturers of children’s products, has recalled over 3 million dining sets after receiving reports of children choking on unexpectedly detached plastic. The brand has a history of product safety issues (particularly in the cases in the 1980’s concerning toxic shock syndrome). In recent years, the company has struggled to avoid…
Read MoreFraternity Injuries and Liability
Fraternity membership, also known as Greek life, has become synonymous with alcoholic overindulgence, misbehavior, and lack of consequences. Families across the country are becoming wary of allowing their children to pledge a fraternity or sorority in the wake of widely publicized incidents such as the alcohol-related death of Tim Piazza at a Penn State Beta…
Read MoreWrongful Death from Defective Medical Devices
When you think about the miracles modern medicine can perform to save lives, to improve the quality of lives and relieve suffering, it is shocking to know that some of the medical devices that make those miracles possible can also cause irreparable harm and death to patients. Defective medical devices which were supposed to treat…
Read MoreTruck Underride Guards Can Save Lives in Truck Crashes
Underride guards are safety equipment that can be added to tractor trailers and other large, commercial trucks to protect drivers of passenger vehicles from fatal injuries. These pieces of equipment can keep a vehicle that collides with the side or back of semi-truck from going under the truck, thus turning a fatal crash into something…
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