July 26, 2016 Why You Should Still Call 911 During a Heart Attack– Even If You Live Close to a Hospital The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that each and every year, 735,000 Americans experience heart attacks. And, when it comes to a heart attack, each and every single minute matters. As each minute passes, the likelihood of permanent heart damage increases which can eventually lead to death or heart failure. Many times, people … Read More »
July 21, 2016 Red Cross: Blood Donations Needed Immediately The need for blood donations across the United States is extremely high. American Red Cross (ARC), has donated blood to millions of patients in need throughout the country. Donating blood is a fairly complex process on the medical side, but when it comes to donating, it is really quite simple. There are certain eligibility requirements, … Read More »
July 20, 2016 Alert: Pacific Cycle Jogging Strollers Have Been Recalled A Pacific Cycle spokesperson stated that the Instep and Schwinn models were proven to have defective front wheels that would not only become loose, but can also fully separate from the stroller itself. This product defect has caused 132 consumer complaints that appear to span over roughly 6 years. The consumer complaints against Pacific Cycle … Read More »
July 18, 2016 Philadelphia Car Accident Lawyers Discuss Drugged Driving Simulator German scientists have developed a “drugged driving suit” that is being used across North America and Europe to educate youth about the dangerous realities of driving under the influence. The suit is designed to mimic the effects of drugs in a person’s system by altering their normal sensory experience. The suit is equipped with special … Read More »
July 11, 2016 Philadelphia Product Liability Lawyers: The Dark Side of Opioid Pain Killers Just because one gets a doctor’s prescription for opioid painkillers does not mean they are immune to the health risks that accompany taking these drugs. Opioids are a class of drugs that include legal drugs like oxycodone, fentanyl, and morphine, as well as illegal drugs like heroin. Unfortunately, legal or not, opioids can be extremely addictive … Read More »
July 5, 2016 Report on Volkswagen Emissions Settlement Almost half a million U.S. Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche car owners are expected to receive part of a $10.2 billion settlement resulting from Volkswagen intentionally installing erroneous software in over 11 million cars sold worldwide. Volkswagen admitted to a federal judge that it purposely programmed its software to meet emission standards in the U.S. and … Read More »
July 1, 2016 Summer Fireworks Safety Firework displays are an American tradition, with many summer holiday events ending with a grand display of explosive power and color. When handled by firework specialists, firework shows are typically safe events, but when amateurs try to act as professionals, disaster can strike. Emergency rooms see a high rate of patients in the summer with … Read More »
June 27, 2016 Injuries Caused by Defective Machinery Many workers encounter numerous risks while on the job. Heavy machinery such as forklifts, scissor lifts, and others can make big jobs easier and faster, but can also put workers in danger for workplace injury or even death. If a piece of machinery is defective or flawed, it can increase the chance for devastating, sometimes … Read More »
June 20, 2016 Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyers Discuss Grilling Safety Tips Few people think of a backyard picnic or barbecue as a dangerous event, but approximately 7,000 people each year suffer burn injuries as a result of grilling accidents. Burns can result in infection and life-threatening complications. You can easily prevent personal injuries from grilling this summer by following a few basic safety precautions. The number … Read More »
