After two previous recalls, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning consumers to stop using portable bed rails manufactured by Bed Handles, Inc. Four separate reports have described adult users who became trapped between their bed rails and mattresses and died as a…
Benzene, a known cancer causing chemical, has now been found in various Pantene, Aussie, and Herbal Essences products. The Procter & Gamble Company (“P&G”) has issued recalls on a long list of aerosol products which include dry shampoos and dry conditioners. The full list can…
This holiday season is a big deal, with many friends and family able to get together again. Eager travelers will be filling the nation’s roads on their way to their holiday destinations, which means that car accidents will be on the rise. December has been…
You never expect to come away from your healthcare provider with more injuries than you started with, but it does happen. Sometimes this is the result of an honest mistake, and sometimes it’s due to your physician’s gross negligence – their failure to live up…
In February, Beauregard Parish teenager Zalee Day-Smith tragically died in an oil tank explosion. Since then, the 14-year-old’s family has fought for stricter laws, and state regulators are implementing new rules for oil field tank batteries. According to Zalee’s father, the tanks were like “playground…
The mass tort case involving over 500 individuals sexually abused by Larry Nassar, their coach, or another individual affiliated with USA Gymnastics has finally reached a settlement more than five years after the first criminal complaint was filed. The settlement between USA Gymnastics, the U.S.…
The tragic disasters in Kentucky and Illinois are the most heartbreaking examples of unseasonable severe weather events throughout the South and Midwest this winter. Those incidents do not appear to be isolated events either, as Minnesota had extreme wind warnings last night, an unusual occurrence…
Motorcycles are a classic and beloved way to get around America’s roads. Unfortunately, they are dangerous. You are about 35 times more likely to die in a motorcycle accident than in a car crash. The COVID-19 pandemic has led people to find new ways to…
Indiana High School Teacher Accused of Child Seduction According to IndyStar, Matthew Hockersmith, a teacher and coach, was arrested after allegations surfaced regarding an inappropriate relationship between him and a student. The abuse allegedly occurred while Hockersmith was employed at Greenwood High School, located at…
If someone is looking for a job that pays well and doesn’t require a GED or college degree, working in an oil patch is an appealing prospect. Oil field workers, independent contractors and well site consultants can make six figures, and the schedule allows for…
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