January 17, 2017 Philadelphia Products Liability Lawyers Discuss How Drones Are Changing the World Drones, or unpiloted aircrafts, have become increasingly popular in recent years. Due to their increasing popularity, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched new rules regulating drone usage. Additionally, increased usage of drones has caused injuries to children and adults. Drones are being used for personal recreation as well as for business purposes. Their uses range … Read More »
January 16, 2017 Fish Oil Supplements May Inhibit Asthma in Pregnant Women The Pediatric Asthma Center at the University of Denmark reported their findings on an asthma study they conducted. They found a 31% decrease in risk of the development of a persistent wheeze or asthma in children if their pregnant mothers took fish oil supplements in their third trimester of pregnancy. The biggest contributing factors found … Read More »
January 16, 2017 Talcum Power Can Cause Ovarian Cancer Recent litigation has found Johnson & Johnson legally liable for a failure to warn their consumers of the serious danger of talc. Talc, or talcum powder, is a mineral that contains silicon, oxygen, and magnesium. It is used in many popular products, most commonly baby powder, to absorb moisture and inhibit friction to prevent rashes. … Read More »
January 14, 2017 Monitoring Children and Headphones There are many children’s headphones on the market today, but new information shows how dangerous these products may be on children’s hearing. Parents often opt to purchase headphones specifically slated for maintaining a safe listening volume. Many children’s headphones claim to do just that, therefore protecting kids from listening to music too loudly. The Wirecutter, … Read More »
January 13, 2017 The Risk Of Drinking On Antidepressants Studies have shown that as people age, they become more susceptible to the depressant effects of alcohol. This is because a person’s body chemistry is prone to changes as they reach middle age. Along with these changes, the chances of someone taking medications that could interact negatively with alcohol also increase. Because of these factors, … Read More »
January 12, 2017 Drug Withdrawal In Infants Rising With Increased Opioid Use Researchers at the University of Michigan recently found that over one-quarter of newborns that suffered from drug withdrawal symptoms are born in rural areas. This information was found by compiling data from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Because of the results of the study, researchers have concluded that women in rural areas of … Read More »
January 11, 2017 Seriousness of Asthma Increases With Ham And Sausage Consumption International studies have shown that there is a link between sausage and ham consumption and worsening cases of asthma as well as its accompanying symptoms. The study, which took place in France, spanned seven years and included nearly one thousand people. While previous information appeared to indicate that a higher body mass index (BMI) contributed … Read More »
January 10, 2017 Philadelphia Products Liability Lawyers: The FDA Pulls Powdered Gloves From The Market The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently banned powdered gloves from health care settings, such as hospital operating rooms and doctor’s offices. The ban, effective by mid January of this year, pertains to all powdered gloves that are already in use as well as all that are being distributed on commercial levels. This will create … Read More »
January 7, 2017 Snow and Ice Slip and Fall Accidents Winter is here, and with it comes an increased risk of falling on snow or ice. Homeowners, retail store managers, and owners of restaurants and public facilities have a legal obligation to clear their parking lots and sidewalks from ice and snow. Those who fail to do so can be held liable for injuries under … Read More »
