HealthCo., working with the CPSC, issued a voluntary recall of motion-activated outdoor lights, in the U.S. and Canada, because the fixture wiring can energize the entire surface and fittings, posing an electrical hazard. There have been no reports or incidents in connection with this recall,…
It’s hard to believe that Thanksgiving is less than a month away. And, that it is known to be the leading day for home cooking fires. With that in mind we created a short safety checklist for turkey day cooking. Safety in the Kitchen Prior to…
Target Stores, has issued a voluntary recall of sitting stools, because the stools can collapse, posing a fall hazard to the user. To date, the store has received seven reports of the stools breaking or collapsing which have caused the child to fall. In five…
The recent death of a six-year-old girl in New York due to medical misdiagnosis has raised concerns about how serious a problem medical error can be. Experts say the case highlights one of the major flaws in the medical industry and how much work remains…
Spinal Fusion Surgeries Serve as Case Study for Necessity of Surgeries Spinal fusion surgery is a serious and end-of-the-road move for most doctors operating on patients suffering from Degenerative Disk Disease, Scoliosis or other serious problems affecting the spine. Vertebrae in the spinal column are…
You might have noticed (or maybe you didn’t) that I’ve been mostly absent from the blog since August. At our firm, we’re always busy with work. Clients come first. Blogging comes after. But these last few months, we’ve been particularly busy. Generally, 90% of…
