Summer is in full swing, along with all the activities that people enjoy. One activity many participate in is recreational boating. Based on figures from actual state and Coast Guard registrations, it’s estimated that over 75 million people take part in recreational boating each year,…
The mother of a teenager who died last year from cardiac arrhythmia is suing Monster Beverage Corp. claiming that its highly caffeinated drink was responsible for the boy’s death. The lawsuit concerns the death of a 19-year-old who went into cardiac arrest early one morning…
In response to one of the multiple lawsuits accusing Conrail and its parent companies, CSX Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp., of negligence in a November train derailment and chemical spill in Paulsboro, N.J., Conrail is claiming it is “exempt from strict liability” for injuries and…
With the Fourth of July drawing near, officials with emergency departments across the country and here in Virginia have warned about the dangers that fireworks can pose to families. Though you likely view fireworks as a fun way to enjoy the holiday, safety experts say…
Though some consumer safety groups have declared victory given the recent decision by Chrysler to recall millions of Jeeps, others argue the celebration might be short-lived. Some have said that the episode may mark a new era of increasingly hostile responses by automakers in the…
Medical Spas, now offering invasive procedures such as botox, liposuction, and laser treatments, are taking advantage of patients, and regulatory standards, nationwide. A hybrid of a beauty shop…
Respironics California, Inc., a medical supply company, is undergoing a Class 1 Recall for defective ventilators, the company reports. The ventilators, under the model number V60, have…
With the summer upon us it is important to remember pool safety and how to spot distressed swimmers and drowning children that you may encounter while in the water. Lifeguards are trained to…
See’s Candies, a nationwide manufacturer of candy products, has issued a recall of a line of raisins covered with both milk and dark chocolate after concerns were raised regarding…
Interesting new research out of Johns Hopkins makes the clear point that the costs of medical malpractice claims are not to blame for increasingly costly healthcare in the United States….
A truck driver from New Jersey recently filed a medical malpractice lawsuit after months of trying to ignore a serious problem. The issue, according to court papers, was that the man had dealt…
Should a person who sends a text message to someone they know is driving be held liable if that driver gets into an accident while reading the message? That’s the question that is…