September 17, 2017 $417 Million Verdict in Talc Lawsuit In the largest verdict yet to date, a jury awarded a plaintiff $417 million in punitive and compensatory damages against Johnson & Johnson. Eva Echeverria, the plaintiff, alleged that because of Johnson & Johnson’s failure to adequately warn consumers about health risks from using talcum-based products, she developed ovarian cancer. Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby … Read More »
September 16, 2017 The 7 Most Common Work Hazards To assess what work conditions contribute the most to worker injuries, illnesses and deaths, the National Safety Council (NSC) sends safety consultants around the country to evaluate workplaces. The consultants found that seven workplace hazards are still far too common and continue to put workers at risk every day. Falls, contact injuries from being struck … Read More »
September 15, 2017 The Top 5 Motorcycle Safety Tips According to a recent report compiled by the Department of Transportation (DOT), there are 8,410,255 registered motorcycles across the United States. Rates of motorcycle fatalities increased by more than 8% between 2014 and 2015, and nearly 5,000 people die in fatal crashes every year. Although rates of motorcycle-related injuries have slightly decreased, almost 90,000 individuals … Read More »
September 14, 2017 Return-to-School Safety Tips for Kids and Teens The Increasing Risk of Pedestrian Fatalities According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children under 15 were one of the most at-risk age groups for pedestrian fatalities in 2015. Safe Kids Worldwide (SKW), a nonprofit group that advocates for children’s safety, notes that the rates of pedestrian injuries and fatalities in … Read More »
September 13, 2017 Changes to Crane Safety Regulations Cranes are one of the largest pieces of equipment on a construction site and thus present a greater risk to construction workers, site visitors, and even passersby. Recent crane accidents that caused fatal injuries have prompted the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to strengthen their regulations for cranes. Opposition from some inside the industry, … Read More »
September 7, 2017 Amusement Park, Carnival and Fair Accidents Amusement Parks, carnivals and fairs are extremely popular with families; however, every so often a news story surfaces about large-scale injuries and fatalities that occur at these parks due to negligence. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, close to 31,000 people are rushed to emergency rooms because of amusement park, carnival or fair … Read More »
August 31, 2017 Child Safety Alert: Fidget Spinners Can Puncture Skin and Eyes Recently published data reveals more information on how dangerous and injury-causing fidget spinners can be – particularly for young children. Product safety experts conducted multiple tests on lower quality, imported fidget spinners, and found that their edges are sharp enough to puncture children’s eyes and skin. These same experts noted that the parts are small … Read More »
August 23, 2017 Who Can File a Wrongful Death Lawsuit? When a person has suffered fatal injuries because of the negligence or wrongdoing of another, who can file a wrongful death lawsuit? The answer depends on state law and the circumstances of the case. State Law Each state has laws dictating who may bring wrongful death claims. Some states allow wrongful death claims to be … Read More »
August 20, 2017 Age Discrimination in the Health Industry According to a new report, older people who go to the hospital are at risk for dangerous and potentially deadly medical misdiagnoses as a result of ageism. Ageism is prejudice or discrimination against someone because of how old they are. When doctors unfairly profile people who are 65 or older, it puts them at risk … Read More »
