On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern Railway train carrying goods from Illinois to Pennsylvania derailed in East Palestine, about 50 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. The accident caused a massive fire over the length of about 50 cars. No deaths or injuries were reported, but…
A growing number of cheerleaders who claim to have been sexually abused as minors have filed lawsuits against their coaches, gyms, fitness organizations, and more. In December 2022, for instance, a group of 21 cheerleaders filed lawsuits against gyms in 7 states. The plaintiffs claim…
Parking lots: They’re sometimes the cause of an unfortunate ding or scratch on your vehicle, but otherwise they’re not that hazardous. Or are they? According to a recent National Safety Council (NSC) report, parking lots may be a lot more dangerous than you think, for…
Thousands of bike and motorcycle helmets have recently been recalled because they may fail to protect a rider from serious injuries or death in a crash. Sakar International Recalls Helmets for Safety Hazards On January 19, 2023, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced…
A Florida woman, as putative personal representative of the estate of a deceased plaintiff, recently filed a hair relaxer lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. The representative claims the plaintiff was seriously injured as a result of her use…
Following the Norfolk Southern Railway train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, hazardous chemicals spilled into the nearby soil and waterways. According to ABC News, as of February 14th, 2023, four tributaries of the Ohio River over a space of 7.5 miles were contaminated. These contaminated…
On February 14, 2023, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro wrote a letter to Norfolk Southern Corporation—the company responsible for the train derailment that took place in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3, 2023. The governor expressed his “serious concerns” regarding the company’s management of the incident,…
On March 23, the FDA issued a reminder to health care providers and patients about the risks of Exactech joint replacement devices from 2004 to 2021, which were recalled due to defective packaging. The warning also provided a series of recommendations for doctors and patients…
When you see a doctor to get advice and treatment for a medical condition, the last thing you expect is to sustain additional injuries. Sadly, medical mistakes are incredibly common, and they cause injuries and death to hundreds of thousands of victims in the United…
Three people were rushed to the hospital after a major weekend accident along Highway 180 in Fresno County. The California Highway Patrol said it happened between Kerman and Mendota on March 26, 2023. YourCentralValley.com reports the multi-car accident occurred sometime before 8:30 p.m. near the…
