Newport News, Virginia (VA), importer Fun Stuff Inc. recalled tens of thousands of infant and toddler toys on September 14, 2010 because the Chinese-made rubber toys can snap when overstretched and…
After the big H1N1 virus that caused the 2009 pandemic, the US Food and Drug Administration approved seven influenza vaccines for this next flu season, 2010-2011. What is the Flu? A flu is a…
According to a report issued by the Commonwealth Fund, a private health research firm in New York City, the new healthcare reform law named the Affordable Care Act will help as many as 30 million…
Since August 1st, 2010, the State of Colorado requires booster seats for all children under age 8 when they ride in cars. Previously, the state recommended boosters seats for children between 4…
Over many years I have represented personal injury victims with serious and catastrophic injuries, and I have represented families who suffered the loss of life/ wrongful death of a family member….
A hearing was held last week by The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee to evaluate The Toxic Chemicals Safety Act, H.R. 5820, which seeks to amend the federal Toxic Substances Control…
When a storm decides to deluge your area with rain, be extra vigilant when you are on the road. A driver in Charleston, West Virginia (WV) was killed after their car hit a downed tree on Matchlock…
Toxic asbestos insulation products can cause a horrible asbestos-induced cancer called mesothelioma. And you may not be diagnosed until 15 to 50 years after exposure. Unlike many types of cancers…
The short answer to the question in the title is “yes,” if you have a claim against a negligent party. By federal law, if Medicare pays medical expenses that arise from a personal injury…
The anticipated start-up of the new light-rail system in the Hampton Roads, Virginia (VA) area in May 2011 is expected to cause a lot of changes in how travelers get back and forth. Depending on the…
A Sarasota man was awarded more than $14 million after a Miami-Dade jury decided that the asbestos he inhaled in the 1970s caused his deadly abdominal cancer. The complaint, filed by William…
If you have spent any time around teenagers these days, you know how often they text. You can see them texting at restaurants, in the middle of conversations, during class, and even while…