It’s bicycle riding weather and with the increase in this activity comes the increase in head injuries. Experts want people to know they can prevent severe head injuries by wearing bicycle helmets, so although the helmet cannot prevent an accident in the first place, it…
We have previously highlighted some important things to know about your flood insurance. We’ve discussed why you need to know how the claims process works and why meticulously documenting all of your damage is vital. We’ve also answered questions that are most frequently asked.…
Even as summer comes to a close, Michigan bicyclists will take this opportunity to bike to school, work, and simply enjoy the cooler weather and the beautiful landscapes. Bicycling is a pastime enjoyed by many, but recently it has become increasingly dangerous. The past few…
According to a recent article in the Pennsylvania Record, lawyers for the plaintiffs in consolidated mass tort Xarelto litigation in Philadelphia likened one of the early clinical trials conducted by manufacturers as a “total mess” and similar to a school science fair project. All federally…
The summer months offer an ideal time for road trips, sight-seeing, family visits and other activities that require long-distance travel across U.S. roadways. What hazards might the traveling public encounter as they head out on the highways? How safe are America’s roads? Not very, according…
As winter temperatures drop, many people bring out the snow blower and snow throwers for seasonal maintenance. But beware before pumping up flat tires: Defective wheel-rims may explode and turn routine maintenance into a trip to the emergency room for a serious injury. In 2006,…
Cordis Corporation, makers of OptEase and TrapEase IVC filters, currently faces over 140 lawsuits alleging life-threatening injuries after being implanted with their filters. IVC, inferior vena cava filters are spider-like device that are inserted into the vena cava and designed to capture and trap blood…
Illinois has seen a rise this year in construction zone injuries and deaths. This increase has been for both drivers travelling through a construction zone and the construction workers performing work in that zone. Just this spring, Chicago saw two fatalities in the same stretch…
Teens share their reasons for using a phone while driving. This is a must watch video! There are no good reasons to text or talk on the phone while driving. You have the power to make a difference. Share with someone you couldn’t live without…
At the beginning of the year, the FDA announced a recall of the Olympus TJF-Q180V duodenoscope. A series of superbug bacterial infections had been linked to the device, and the manufacturer promised updates and a new design to reduce the infection risk. Indeed, according to…