March 28, 2016 Philadelphia Medical Malpractice Lawyers Discuss Risks of Zika Virus The Zika virus is becoming a health crisis in Latin America, as emerging evidence suggests a link between the virus and certain abnormalities in fetal brains. The virus, which is transmitted through contact with mosquitoes, has recently been spreading throughout Latin America, coinciding with a rash of birth defects in Brazil. Microcephaly is a condition … Read More »
March 21, 2016 Automatic Braking Technology Despite the pleas of safety advocates, government officials appear in no hurry to require automobile makers to install automatic braking technology in all new cars. The Associated Press recently revealed that at four meetings attended by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and automakers since the fall, the automotive industry indicated they will seek … Read More »
March 14, 2016 Johnson & Johnson Found Liable for Ovarian Cancer Caused by Talc Powder A Missouri state jury handed down a verdict on Monday, February 22, 2016 ordering Johnson & Johnson to pay $72 million in compensatory and punitive damages to the family of a woman who lost her life to ovarian cancer. The cancer was linked to the long-term use of talcum powder in Johnson & Johnson’s Baby … Read More »
March 8, 2016 Dangers of Plugging In: Electrical Fires Due to Overloaded Circuits Chances are, you have probably “tripped” the circuit breaker in your home at one point or another. Whether it was a random occurrence or, perhaps, an indicator of potential electrical issues and problems, we feel it is important to discuss some electrical safety tips in regard to circuits and breakers as well as how to … Read More »
July 31, 2015 Ikea Lawsuit Over Fatal Furniture Tip-Over Accident The parents of a two-year-old boy from West Chester, Pennsylvania have filed suit against the Ikea Corporation alleging that the furniture store did not do enough to warn customers of the potential hazards caused when their three and six drawer dressers topple over. The toddler was killed in February, 2014 when the 136 pound Ikea … Read More »
July 21, 2015 Ford Automobiles Come Under Fire A Ford design flaw found in the Ford Explorer can cause carbon monoxide to leak into the cabin while the SUV is in motion, a New Jersey couple claims. In a May 2015 lawsuit filed in Monmouth County Superior Court, since removed to New Jersey federal court by Ford, the American car maker is accused … Read More »
July 9, 2015 Massive Air Bag Recall Approximately 34 million vehicles are subject to a recall for defective airbags. The airbags, manufactured by Takata corporation, could potentially rupture when they deploy in an accident, sending metal fragments flying through the passenger compartment. Humidity increases the risk of the airbag exploding in this manner. 100 injuries and six deaths have been linked to … Read More »
July 7, 2015 Philadelphia Products Liability Lawyers: Silent Recalls Endanger Consumers Some manufacturers are attempting to bypass the recall process of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), potentially endangering consumers. The process is known as a “silent recall,” and involves the company contacting consumers, store owners and dealers directly without going through the legal process of a recall. These recalls circumvent safety regulation and … Read More »
