Graco Recalls 3.7 Million Car Seats
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 12, 2014
In the fourth largest child car seat recall in history, the National Highway traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced that Graco is voluntarily recalling 11 child car seats, affecting 3,773,379 units. However, according to the agency, an additional 1.8 million seats should also be recalled. The NHTSA reports the buckles on these seats may become stuck...
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$100M NuvaRing Settlement
Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on February 10, 2014
There may finally be a resolution for the thousands of NuvaRing ® users who filed product-liability claims against Merck & Co., alleging the contraceptive device caused blood clots that caused heart attacks, or led to death in some cases. Last week, the pharmaceutical giant announced it would pay $100 million to resolve nearly 4,000 cases,...
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Hidden Fire Hazards
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 7, 2014
House fires are most commonly caused by cooking, heating (portable heaters, fireplaces and chimneys), arson, electrical wiring, and smoking. Cell phone chargers Low-voltage charging devices generate heat when plugged into an electrical outlet, and the power cords are capable of producing enough heat to cause a fire – even if the phone isn’t plugged...
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Top 5 Reasons You Need a Will
Posted in Probate & Estate Planning on February 7, 2014
A Will is a legal document that sets forth your wishes regarding the distribution of your assets and care of your minor children in the event of your death. If you don’t have a Will, then the State of Ohio will decide for you who inherits your estate. This is not what most people...
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How to Choose OTC Pain Relievers
Posted in Drug & Medical Devices, Health & Wellness on February 7, 2014
Most of us don’t give it a second thought when we turn to over-the-counter (OTC) pain medicines for our minor aches and pains. But how much do you really know about the drugs you are taking? Even though they are available without a prescription, it is important to remember each OTC pain medication is...
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Reckless Conduct by Drunk Driver Leads to Larger Settlement
Posted in Accident & Injury on February 4, 2014
Ohio attorney Kevin Lenson describes how the law is helping those injured by drunk drivers and why their victims are entitled to more in compensation. Many times personal injury accidents are caused by an honest mistake. While the person who caused the accident may be negligent, their actions are typically without malicious or reckless...
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Hospital Chain’s Revenue Strategy Puts Patients at Risk
Posted in Medical Malpractice on January 30, 2014
Health Management Associates has been named in eight lawsuits alleging the for-profit hospital has been increasing revenue by admitting more patients—whether they needed inpatient care or not—resulting in unnecessary tests and other procedures. This bizarre quota system, with a goal of admitting at least half of all patients over 65 who visited the emergency...
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You Are What You Eat
Posted in Health & Wellness on January 28, 2014
FDA proposes new guidelines for nutrition labels Making healthy choices at the grocery store may soon get a bit easier. The FDA announced that it will focus on updating nutrition labels this year. The details have not been made public yet, but nutrition experts are hopeful that the new labels will be more straightforward....
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