The media has recently reported that federal health officials warned nursing homes and hospitals that they must be more vigilant about protecting patients from Legionnaires’ Disease by maintaining an uncontaminated water supply.  Legionnaires’ Disease is a type of pneumonia that can be fatal.  It is caused by bacteria known as Legionella.  This bacterium can be[…]

Construction workers face dangerous situations at work every day. Falls from high places, heavy equipment accidents, faulty scaffolding, and unsafe work areas can result in serious and often fatal accidents. And those workers employed by smaller establishments may face the greatest risk of all. A recent study by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)[…]

The Journal of Pediatrics recently published a disturbing report concluding that parents and caregivers improperly restrain children in car seats, leading to thousands of serious injuries and fatalities that could be prevented. In addition to the report, research also indicates that nearly 95% of families improperly install car seats, 75% face a car seat the[…]

The Pennsylvania Superior Court recently awarded more than $10 million in damages to a mother, after medical professionals failed to diagnose her infant son with meningitis. The 11-month-old child was rushed to the emergency room when his mother noticed that he had a high fever and was having trouble breathing. Physicians diagnosed him with an[…]

Violation of Fire Safety Standards The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released a recall of women’s scarves that violated federal fire safety standards. The scarves do not meet the federal flammability standard for clothing and put consumers at risk of burn injuries. DG Fashion manufactured the scarves, which were sold online at Amazon for about[…]