Millions of people get vaccinated each year. Most of them will be fine. But a small portion will experience serious side effects from vaccines. There are commonly known side effects caused by vaccines. For example, the measles mumps and rubella vaccine (MMR) can cause febrile…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates seat-belt use reduces serious injuries by approximately 50 percent and fatalities nearly 70 percent. At a minimum, seatbelts can prevent an occupant from being or ejected from the vehicle. Regardless, millions of people continue to…
A girl who suffered brain damage while awaiting an ambulance was awarded $172 million by a Bronx jury when they found paramedics could be held liable for giving her mother bad advice, according to the New York Times. The jury came to their decision…
Although most states have laws requiring drivers to carry a minimum amount of liability insurance or provide proof of financial responsibility, the reality is that many drivers on the road have inadequate automobile insurance, or no coverage at all. So who pays the bills if…
An order reclassifying sunlamp products and ultraviolet (UV) lamps from low-risk (Class I) to moderate-risk (Class II) has been finalized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The order will also require sunlamp products to carry visible black-box warnings on the device stating the…
Illegally Sold Prescription Drugs Proliferate Online It doesn’t take much to get a hold of a prescription drug these days; in fact, a recent article in Slate magazine outlined the alarming simplicity of ordering prescription drugs online from popular merchants such as Amazon. From muscle…
More e-cigarette users are complaining about injuries suffered after using the products. The FDA has received more than 50 reports from March 2013 through March 2014. These complaints include cardiovascular and respiratory issues, and burns including hospitalizations for the following: • Seizure • Hypotension •…
A fatal pickup truck rollover accident in Aiken County, South Carolina (SC), during Memorial Day Weekend 2014 highlights a leading danger of drunk and drugged driving that too many people who risk getting behind the wheel while drunk or high ignore. A man later charged…
Anapol Schwartz is pleased to announce that two of our distinguished lawyers have been honored by their inclusion in PA Super Lawyer’s 2014 list of the top 50 Women Lawyers in Pennsylvania. Partner Miriam Benton Barish and Associate Adrianne Walvoord Webb have been nominated by…
We are always amused when we get called by a potential client who has been negotiating their own case for a while. They will then tell us about the discussion that they had with the adjuster once they have indicated they may go to an…