Drug Recall Process and What Should You Do  

Drug Recall Process and What Should You Do  

Almost everyone in the United States has taken medication sometime in their life, whether it’s over the counter or prescribed. Each year, over 4,500 drugs and medical devices are removed from the U.S. shelves. Even though drug recalls routinely happen every year...
8 Common Construction Site Accidents 

8 Common Construction Site Accidents 

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 1 in 5 deaths among workers in the United States is in the construction industry. Not only does it affect those working on-site and their families, but also those making deliveries and those merely...
Mass Tort vs Class Action Cases  

Mass Tort vs Class Action Cases  

You may have heard of mass torts and class action lawsuits on TV, but it seems these terms are often incorrectly used interchangeably. In reality, though, when it comes to mass tort vs class action cases, there are distinct differences. These types of cases are often...
7 Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

7 Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists have a higher risk of fatality when compared to passengers in cars, especially due to the motorcycle’s lighter weight and lack of surrounding structure to protect the passengers in the event of a collision. Motorcyclists have many obstacles and potential...
What is Product Liability Law?

What is Product Liability Law?

Whenever we make a purchase, we expect manufacturers to create products that are safe for consumers, unfortunately, that is not always the case. Accidents can happen with almost any product: products can break, be defective, or have a malfunction that could easily...
Common Examples of Medical Malpractice

Common Examples of Medical Malpractice

Doctors are medical experts; they devote years of their lives to their studies, but accidents still happen. Medical malpractices are the third-leading cause of death in the United States. That’s why learning the common examples of medical malpractice are important....
Work Injury Compensation Act Explained

Work Injury Compensation Act Explained

Being involved in a workplace accident is stressful enough without worrying about the loss of income. Not only does the employee have to worry about the recovery process after the accident, but they must also take some time off work. That is where the Work Injury...
Paraquat: What Is It, How Is It Used and What Are the Risks?

Paraquat: What Is It, How Is It Used and What Are the Risks?

Paraquat, also known as methyl viologen, is an organic compound most widely used herbicide. It’s quick-acting and non-selective, killing green plant tissue on contact. It is also toxic (lethal) to humans and animals due to its redox activity. Consequently, it’s been...
What to Do if You Have a Defective Medical Implant

What to Do if You Have a Defective Medical Implant

A medical implant is an artificial device or tissue used to replace damaged body structures or to enhance an existing structure. Implants are used for a variety of functions, including cardiovascular, orthopedic, neurological, and dental ailments. However, when a...
What to Do if a Dog Bites

What to Do if a Dog Bites

Dogs are typically wonderful, loving companions: they provide many benefits to the lives of their owners and those around them. Dogs influence social, emotional, and cognitive development in children; promote an active...