According to the United States Supreme Court, police must have a warrant to search the cell phone of a criminal suspect. you can read the article here. This brings up an interesting issue with regard to cell phone use resulting in car accidents. In may…
A study published in The Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) of Internal Medicine analyzed data from 25,848 men and found that Sildenafil citrate, the ingredient in Viagra, manufactured by Pfizer, increased the risk of developing melanoma. The study found that the drug apparently…
The U.S. Department of Transportation determined that details about volatile oil train shipments are not sensitive security information and should be released to state officials. This decision was made after big railroads like CSX, BNSF Railways, and Union Pacific sought to keep the information secret…
Antidepressant Warnings for Teens May Have Backfired Several years ago, experts started warning of a possible side effect of antidepressants in teens–that they could increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behaviors. However, according to a new study the warning may have pushed the problem…
Did you know that a typical lightning flash is about 300 million volts and about 30,000 amps? By comparison, a household current is 120 volts and 15 amps. Lightning is one of the nation’s deadliest weather phenomena, ranking #2 behind floods. According to the National…
On June 16, Anapol Schwartz Shareholder Lawrence Cohan was named President of Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association (PTLA). For more than 30 years, Cohan has obtained justice for victims injured by asbestos, medical malpractice, dangerous medical devices, vaccine injuries, and other negligent matters. Serving in leading…
If you have a Nap Nanny or a Nap Nanny Chill in your home, do not use it. The Consumer Safety Product Safety Commission, CPSC, reports another death involving a baby dying in a Nap Nanny infant recliner. CPSC said the 8-month-old was found “trapped…
Today was going to be a great day! My wife and I were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary. The day began with a family photo – the kids and grandkids; the perfect canvas for over the fireplace. Then, you took it all away. Today was the day you…
Four passengers suffered injuries of varying severity when the Amtrak train on which they were riding collided with a tree-trimming truck and its attached wood chipper near a private crossing in Berlin, Connecticut (CT). The driver of the truck also sustained serious injuries in the…
In a joint effort, several auto safety and consumer groups are asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to stop CarMax Inc., the largest used-car seller, from advertising its vehicles as ‘rigorously inspected when it fails to complete recall repairs prior to selling the vehicles.’ The…