On December 22, 2022, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall of about 204,000 Pillowfort Weighted Blankets for children because of safety hazards. Young children may become entrapped by unzipping and entering the blankets, which could pose a risk of death…
In November 2022, Fiat Chrysler issued a “Do Not Drive” warning for about 276,000 model year 2005-2010 Dodge Magnums, Chargers, And Challengers, as well as MY 2005-2010 Chrysler 300s. This warning followed reports of two people dying in separate crashes involving 2010 Dodge Chargers where…
If you’re injured in a car accident, you may quickly find yourself in the emergency room. Whatever your injuries or how severe they may be, you aren’t likely to be thinking as clearly as usual. Your stress response will have been activated in the accident,…
A Texas woman recently filed a new pressure cooker lawsuit in the U.S. District for the Central District of California. She claims that while using the Philippe Richard Pressure Cooker, she was seriously injured. She seeks general and special damages. Pressure Cooker Allegedly Explodes, Burning…
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced the recall of over 500,000 Ford Escape and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles because of a possible fire hazard. This recall includes many vehicles that were previously recalled, also because of fire dangers. Owners are encouraged…
Thyroid eye disease medication Tepezza (teprotumumab) has recently been linked to an increase in hearing loss and other hearing problems like tinnitus. The first Tepezza lawsuit was filed in August 2022 and more are expected to follow. Patients claim that manufacturer Horizon Pharmaceuticals failed to…
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently reannounced the recall of Generac® and DR® 6500 Watt and 8000 Watt portable generators. Generac previously recalled these same generators back in July 2021. At the time, there had been only eight reports of injuries, seven…
It is a sad but basic fact of life that motor vehicle accidents take place in Virginia and throughout the United States every single day. Virginia car accidents happen for lots of reasons, from mechanical failures to driver negligence, poor roadway design to unsafe driving…
Nursing home staffers have an important task. When families move their relatives into nursing homes, they often need more care than they can receive at home. Staffers help clothe, feed, and bathe nursing home residents. They ensure residents take their medication, monitor their vital signs,…
A motorcyclist suffered severe injuries after being thrown from his bike in a weekend Fresno hit-and-run accident. The California Highway Patrol responded to the scene Saturday afternoon shortly after 3:30 p.m. at the intersection of Belmont Avenue and Hughes Avenue near Mountain View Cemetery. KSEE-TV…
