NaturaLyte Liquid Acid Concentrate and NaturaLyte GranuFlo, products widely used in dialysis treatments, were recalled by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on June 27, 2012. Made by Fresenius Medical Care North America Company, these products have recently been linked to heart complications in patients that have received dialysis within 48 hours of completing …
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Baby Bathers Recalled in Lieu of Defect
Among the numerous recalls that have been implemented thus far in 2012, a frightening number of them have involved children’s toys and devices. First, a popular brand of infant sitting aids, Bumbo baby seats, were recalled after a flaw in the product’s design was discovered. The defect allowed for infants to easily maneuver their way …
Why Children are More Susceptible to Dog Bites
Unfortunately, dog bites injure countless victims each year in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that about 4.5 million people are bitten by a dog each year and that about 350,000 of these victims are sent to the emergency room as a result. Although the number of related …
Understanding Contributory Negligence
In the state of North Carolina, many personal injury cases hinge on whether or not the victim was in any way at fault for the accident that has caused them harm. Known as “contributory negligence,” if an individual is found to be even partially liable for their own injuries, they may be denied compensation from …
Types of Bicycle Accidents
On the streets of North Carolina, a large percentage of the population enjoys riding a bicycle—whether for leisure or as an efficient means of transportation- as bicycling remains the second most popular outdoor activity in the United States. Because of this, however, it is no surprise that an astounding number of cyclists are seriously injured, …
Sporting Events: Premises Liability or Not?
When deciding to partake in the fun of a sporting event, like a hockey or baseball game, one is usually aware of the risks that they may be exposed to—including the potential for a puck, bat, or ball to fly into the unsuspecting crowd. If a fan is seriously injured as a result, however, do …
How Ignition Interlock Devices Can Prevent Drunk Driving Accidents
As drunken drivers continue to the take the lives of more than 10,000 people each year and injure 345,000 more, North Carolina residents are up in arms to prevent repeat offenders from making the same mistake twice. Advocates of ignition interlock devices are asking that anyone who has been convicted of a DUI offense be …
Dangers of Brain & Spinal Cord Injuries
Brain and spinal cord injuries are among some of the most devastating types of injuries, as the resulting damages are often catastrophic. Catastrophic injuries are classified as any physical damage that is permanent in nature, or more specifically, any injury that will prohibit the victim from ever making a full recovery and returning to the …
Recent Study Brings Gas Pedal Accidents to Light
A recent report by the Associated Press declared that women are more likely to be involved in car accidents caused by issues with the gas pedal than men, based on 2,400 gas pedal-related accidents in North Carolina. These accidents, according to a study conducted by the Highway Safety Research Center at the University of North …
Distracted Driving: How Aware Are You?
As April comes to a close, so too does the month dedicated to distracted driving awareness. Across the nation, every state dedicates the entire month of April to focusing on the various distractions that have left too many drivers the victims of brutal car accidents, both injurious and fatal. According to the National Highway Traffic …
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