An increasing number of health studies and lawsuits have started to appear that raise concern about the use of electronic cigarettes – or e-cigarettes. While e-cigarettes, like the popular brand JUUL, were initially praised as a way to quit smoking or reduce some of the negative effects of traditional tobacco cigarettes, these electronic smoking devices …
On April 28th, 2015, Darlene Howard was given the Zostavax shingles vaccine at a Walgreens Pharmacy. One month later, she was infected and covered head-to-toe with a severe outbreak of disseminated shingles, ultimately resulting in her death. According to Darlene’s two children, the company who produced the Zostavax shingles vaccine, Merck & Co., is to …
Motorcycle wreck injuries are commonly catastrophic, which is why it is critical for motorcyclists to have health insurance. State medical costs can be extremely high, and anyone experiencing major orthopedic injuries or traumatic brain injuries could have medical bills that run into the hundreds of thousands if not millions of dollars. Because medical care can …
Some safety measures motorcyclists can take to help prevent accidents is to seek advice from other experienced bikers. Motorcyclists also should stay up to date on any kind of new safety devices and equipment, such as clothing and helmets. Additionally, motorbike riders should never drive while impaired by drugs or alcohol, should be aware of …
Traffic laws apply to motorcycles the same as they apply to other motor vehicles. However, some traffic laws are different for bikers than they are for motorists. For instance, motorcycles are required to have their headlights on at all times, and the law requires bikers to have a motorcycle endorsement on their drivers’ license. Also, …
The New Jersey state trial continues against Johnson & Johnson, with the pharmaceutical giant’s representative and former company toxicologist recently taking the stand. The company is facing lawsuits from four plaintiffs, all of whom have claimed that their development of mesothelioma can be attributed to their exposure to asbestos in J&J’s baby powder when they …
Allergan, a pharmaceutical company based out of Dublin, Ireland, is initiating a worldwide recall of their Biocell textured breast implants and tissue expanders. An alarming amount of people who have had these implants have developed Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a rare type of lymphoma typically found in the scar tissue and fluid …
On July 15, a federal district judge in San Francisco reduced the award Bayer and Monsanto Co. would have to pay a man who claimed that the popular weed killer, Roundup, caused his non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The California jury’s original verdict of $80.3 million would have been awarded to the plaintiff by the German company. However, …
On June 26th, Bayer announced it is assembling a new team dedicated to handling the highly-publicized Roundup lawsuits. The eight-person committee will consist of shareholders, supervisory board members, and employee representatives. Additionally, Bayer hired attorney John H. Beisner to provide advice on mass tort litigation and the mediation process. Beisner has experience with similar cases, …
As the weather gets nicer, more and more people will take their motorcycles onto roadways across the United States. Whether operating a motorcycle, car, or truck, a motorist is required to pay attention to others on the road. Although one driver may do everything right, there are often others that share the road who do …
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