It seems that only yesterday we were grumbling about the cold weather of a seemingly endless winter. Now the summer has flown by, and it’s time for the kids to head back to school. And time for the school buses to hit the road. And…
Although you might not think that a personal injury case involves particularly complex issues, even the simplest case can be strengthened through technical or scientific testimony, and expert witnesses are typically required to establish this type of proof. What Are Expert Witnesses? Expert witnesses help…
Rideshare Companies Claim Cars Are Insured, Drivers Need Not Worry You may have heard of the new car service company, Uber, which opened in four Michigan cities last week. Uber is an app that essentially connects people seeking rides with drivers of private or commercial…
Back in April 2014, shortly after the FDA warned the use of power morcellators during uterine fibroid removal could increase risk of cancer, Johnson & Johnson (J&J), announced that it was suspending sales of these devices pending new information on potential safety concerns. Since then,…
35 NFL players have already suffered concussions… and the league has yet to play their first official game. And, says Dan Diamond at Forbes, the actual number of concussions is likely higher. Diamond notes that players competing for roster spots are unlikely to volunteer their…
It was a bold response to a drastic situation. The governor of New Hampshire declared a state of emergency last week after 44 reported overdoses of a synthetic marijuana known as spice. The most sinister detail of this crisis? The drug is bubblegum-flavored. There’s no…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is unleashing a barrage of quality-control initiatives aimed at overseas drug manufacturing, potentially empowering prosecutors who choose to target those companies with sloppy production techniques. The campaign played a large part in FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg’s trip to India…
Anapol Schwartz partner James Ronca has been named Lawyer of the Year in the 2015 edition of Philadelphia’s Best Lawyers for the category of Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Litigation. Ronca has been recognized for his dedication to defending the rights of the innocent and injured victims…
A new report recently released by the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition (AAC) seeks to increase awareness of the potential dangers of taking too much acetaminophen (Tylenol). An acetaminophen overdose remains the leading cause of acute liver failure in the U.S. In January 2014, the FDA released…
Hoping to Expose the Danger of Liability Waivers with Exculpatory Clauses On November 8, 2006, Owen Peterson, then 22, was walking through a trade show at Disney’s Wide World of Sports. On this particularly windy day, an advertising balloon, tied to a tree, blew down…