Legal Matters
Polaris Recalls Recreational Off-Road Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Polaris, manufacturer of recreational off-road vehicles (ROVs), released a joint statement in December 2017 warning the public about the danger of the popular vehicles catching fire. A year later, the danger still exists and many of the Polaris ROV models that were catching fire were not part of…
Read More30 CSX Rail Cars Derail in Macon County, Georgia
On November 17, 2018, more than two dozen CSX railroad cars derailed in Byromville, Georgia, about 50 miles south of Macon. Many of the cars actually tumbled off an overpass onto a highway, causing an evacuation and a traffic nightmare in the small town – but no injuries, according to the Associate Press. Thirty cars…
Read MoreMystery Medicine – Where Do Your Prescriptions Really Come From?
Some people need medications for short-term conditions, like antibiotics for an infection. Others need prescriptions for longer-term conditions, like high blood pressure. Either way, patients rely on pharmaceuticals to keep them healthy. Unfortunately, there are times when medicine may not help at all – or could even make patients sicker. Health officials and safety experts…
Read More68 People Injured After Dropless Cataract Surgery
At least 68 people have suffered blindness after undergoing cataract surgery, in which a harmful drug was given during the procedure. Numerous residents in the greater Dallas/Fort Worth area are currently suffering from retinal damage after receiving this toxic substance during cataract surgeries performed between late 2016 and early 2017. The eye surgery centers where…
Read MoreWhy Beyoncé’s Experience with Preeclampsia Matters to All Mothers
World-famous performer Beyoncé recently gave an interview to Vogue magazine where, among other subjects, she spoke about her pregnancy. She described having preeclampsia while pregnant with her twins, Rumi and Sir, her emergency C-section and the effect the entire experience had on her physically and emotionally. This is why doctors like Dr. Tia Jackson-Bey, an…
Read MoreHospital-Acquired Infections and the Risk of Sepsis
When you visit a doctor or hospital in search of medical treatment, you do not expect the care you receive to make your situation worse. Unfortunately, this scenario occurs far too often. Patients contract infections in hospitals that can sometimes lead to extremely serious consequences, such as sepsis or septic shock, which often leads to…
Read MoreFord Recalls 50,000 Hybrid and Electric Car Charging Cables
According to a company press release, Ford Motor Company is recalling nearly 50,000 EV charging cables in the United States due to a fire risk. In a statement issued August 22, the company warned consumers that using the 120-volt cord with an outlet that is damaged, worn out or not on a dedicated circuit can…
Read MoreValsartan Recalls and Your Risk of Developing Cancer
Valsartan is a common ingredient in prescription medications used to treat heart failure and high blood pressure. Over the past three months, multiple pharmaceutical suppliers have recalled batches of the drugs due to possible contamination by a potential carcinogen. New information has come to light about the potential risk that patients might face if they…
Read MoreBabies Born Addicted to Opioids Need Their Own Place in Multidistrict Litigation Case
More than two million Americans suffer from opioid use disorders. Although the exact numbers are not known, anecdotal evidence and news reports indicate that at least some percentage of those 2.1 million Americans are pregnant women. A woman who uses drugs, especially opioids, during her pregnancy may given birth to a child with neo-natal abstinence…
Read MoreHow Does a Product Liability Claim Work in Georgia?
The purpose of a product liability lawsuit is to hold an entity, like a manufacturing company, distributor, retailer, or supplier, legally responsible for injuries and damages incurred by an individual due to a dangerous or defective product. All companies must ensure the products they develop, distribute, or sell are safe to use according to their…
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