If you own a Graco stroller, you should be aware that the company recently recalled more than 4.7 million models after amputations were reported due to defects. According to CNN, the company recalled the models after it received reports of “10 full or partial fingertip amputations and one laceration.” The models reportedly have hinges on...
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Dangerous Dietary Supplements Still Sold Despite FDA Recall Efforts
Unfortunately, each year, many people are injured or killed by taking defective dietary supplements in the United States. Recently, Reuters had a shocking story about how many recalled dietary supplements are still available for purchase online and in stores. According to the news source, even after a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall takes place,...
Read MoreAirbag Recall: Experts Upset Over Geographical Response
As we have reported recently several times in our blog, there have been more than 14 million vehicles containing Takata airbags recalled from 11 automakers. The airbag recall has occurred because they allegedly open with too much force and spray occupants with shrapnel. In the U.S., some of the recalls have been limited to geographical...
Read MoreHas a Stryker Hip Implant Injured You? Settlement Reached
http://youtu.be/uuxfF_bZZXQ Unfortunately, for victims of defective medical products, the injuries and pain associated with a device can be tremendous. In addition to suffering, if the defective device is a joint implant, it can require costly surgery to correct, on top of rehabilitation and therapy. If you have been victimized by
Read MoreTakata Airbag Recall: Contact Us Immediately If You Have Been Injured
On Wednesday, we discussed the Takata airbag recall affecting Toyota and Honda vehicles, and personal injury cases linked to the reported defects. The airbags allegedly could open with too much force and spray occupants with metal shrapnel. The recall recently affected more than 247,000 vehicles, including 2002-05 Lexus SCs and the Toyota Corolla, Matrix, Sequoia...
Read MoreAirbag Recall: Is My Vehicle Safe?
In our next set of blogs, we are going to discuss the recall crisis affecting Takata-made air bags in older Toyota and Honda cars. On Friday, we will blog about a disturbing story involving a woman who was allegedly killed by a defective airbag following a crash, even though authorities believed she was stabbed. First, if...
Read MoreGM Using Facebook to Target Drivers with Recalled Vehicles
We have been reporting about the General Motors recall initiated this spring involving more than 2 million cars with ignition-switch defects for several months in attempt to warn readers about the dangers associated with the vehicles. The recall has...
Read MoreIs There a Way to See Money Donated to Doctors by Medical Manufacturing Companies?
Our firm believes in transparency when it comes to lobbying efforts associated with drug and medical device companies. Often, these multi-billion dollar companies spend massive amounts of money lobbying doctors and teaching hospitals in an attempt to get them to use their products. This money can be donated in the form of compensation for research...
Read MoreHow Many Actually Died Because of an Ignition Flaw in GM Cars?
Attorney Ken Feinberg was hired by General Motors (GM) to oversee its victims’ compensation fund but has stressed his independence from GM management. Feinberg announced this week how many deaths and injuries he has so far connected to a known ignition switch flaw in GM cars. The automotive behemoth has publicly attributed 54 accidents to...
Read MoreWhy Is the NHTSA So Slow to Respond to Fatal Vehicle Problems?
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation, has as its mission statement: “Save lives, prevent injuries, reduce vehicle-related crashes.” Lately, though, the agency seems far more interested in kowtowing to corporate interests, as it offers lax regulations, gives away high safety ratings and allows car manufacturers to opt out...
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