The Takata air bag recall is yet another large-scale safety report that concerns millions of vehicle owners. And, like the GM ignition switch safety alert before it, it involves a serious problem that can result in grave injury and death. Another attribute it shares with the GM alert is secrecy. It is now clear that engineers w[...]
Date: December 16, 2014 / Defective Products / UncategorizedTread separation cases can involve extremely serious or fatal injuries because a sudden tire failure can send a vehicle careening out of control. This typically occurs when a tire is not manufactured or serviced properly, or when a driver does not maintain their vehicle properly. In the weeks following a tire defect accident, i[...]
Date: September 25, 2014 / UncategorizedPeople hurt in an accident involving a FedEx truck often need injury lawyer assistance to ascertain the circumstances of the accident and determine who is responsible. Though this freight company regularly receives accolades for its commitment to safety, it contracts nearly 45,000 drivers to deliver packages around the country [...]
Date: September 11, 2014 / Accident Attorney / UncategorizedZoloft side effects take many forms, and many of them are life changing or even fatal. Also called sertraline, its generic name, this medication has been the second most-prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) since its production. It is one of Pfizer’s most-profitable drugs, and even though it has been on th[...]
Date: September 10, 2014 / Drug Injury / UncategorizedIn recent years, salmonella in peanut and almond butter has captured many headlines. In 2008 and 2009, an outbreak of the bacteria swept across the U.S., sickening 714 people and killing nine, including several children. Families affected by this tragedy often sought the assistance of a child injury lawyer. By the time the outbre[...]
Date: August 28, 2014 / Product Liability / UncategorizedIn the wake of a serious injury, a personal injury lawyer may be contacted in an attempt to hold the responsible party liable. Severe accidents can result in long-term or permanent disability or disfigurement, and the compensation needed to maintain the victim’s health in these cases can be sizable. In general, the larger the[...]
Date: June 27, 2014 / Personal Injury / UncategorizedFuego's Tortilla Grill has voluntarily closed due to salmonella. The College Station Mexican restaurant is not the first restaurant to have similar issues. The Brazos County Health Department is investigating reports of food borne illness. Thirty cases of Salmonella Typhimurium-Ohio serotype cases have been documented and most of[...]
Date: May 26, 2014 / UncategorizedWith so many risks in the petroleum industry, an oil rig injury is a common occurrence in the field. Some platforms are hundreds of miles away from shore, so any worker harmed in an accident may be hours away from medical care. Employers, therefore, must take safety seriously on platforms or their negligence can lead to serious[...]
Date: May 23, 2014 / Uncategorized / Workers CompensationA plant explosion is nearly always deadly, whether it is full of fertilizer, petroleum, or some other combustible substance. While these explosions are rare, when they do occur, loss of life and widespread injury are the results often inflicted on people working at the facility and those living nearby. Fertilizer and petrol[...]
Date: April 3, 2014 / Accident Attorney / UncategorizedThere are a few complications to be aware of when taking Fosamax and Medical researchers have found a strong linkage between Fosamax and femur fracture injuries. In nearly all cases, these injuries came on suddenly and occurred during moment of low stress on the bone. Doctors who’ve examined the injuries have found that t[...]
Date: December 25, 2013 / Drug Injury / Uncategorized
