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Imagine Putting Safety First? Volvo Claims to Be
If you ask people which cars they think are the safest, the chances are pretty good that Volvo’s name will be mentioned more than once. The company has built its reputation on safety. But over the last decade, it’s become harder and harder to trust auto manufacturers, no matter which ones they are. Between GM’s…
Read MoreGraco Recalls 25,000 Child Car Seats with a Potentially Dangerous Defect. Are you Affected?
“The harness may not secure a child which may result in injury” stated the recall letter from Newell Brands and Graco regarding the NTHSA recall that went into effect on May 10, 2017 and was slowly leaked to consumers more than a month later by mail. As seen below in the table, Graco Products Inc.…
Read MoreBreaking Birth Control Recall – Are You Affected?
Mistake in Birth Control Packaging Could Result in Unintended Pregnancy The FDA is recalling birth control pills that, if taken, could actually lead to pregnancy. Baltimore, Maryland’s Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. announced today that it has voluntarily recalled a lot of Mibelas 24 Fe (Norethindrone Acetate and Ethinyl Estradiol 1 mg/0.02 mg chewable and ferrous fumarate…
Read MoreThe Connection Between Brain Injuries and Dementia
Brain injury victims suffer a variety of symptoms in the short and long term. They may deal with the challenges of decreased memory, speech impediments, behavioral deficiencies, and even paralysis. As the medical community learns more about brain injuries, they also research the long-term effects of these conditions. Recent studies have shown a correlation between…
Read MoreKia Recall: Manufacturer Tells Owners to Park Outside Due to Fire Risk
Kia recalls 71,704 Kia Sportage crossovers in the U.S. due to an electronic control unit can short circuit and lead to a fire. The improper sealing of a wire harness cover used for the hydraulic electronic control unit can allow for moisture to enter the module. If the water is contaminated with road salt, it…
Read MoreInjuries and Death from Dangerous Medical Devices
According to FDA documentation, the Vagus Nerve Stimulator therapy system (VNS) was developed by Cyberonics, Inc. to treat patients with epilepsy or treatment-resistant depression. However, based on the results of a clinical study of more than 200 patients who had the device implanted and turned on, during the first three months none of the patients…
Read MoreRecalled Jeep Grand Cherokee Caused Injuries and Death
In April, Fiat Chrysler Automotive (FCA US), voluntarily recalled 32,267 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles that were manufactured between May 2015 and February 2016. The recall is due to a problem with the gear selector. Drivers erroneously conclude that the vehicle is in park when it is not in park can get hit by the vehicle…
Read MoreAuto Accidents Caused by Tire Separation
Due to the fact that your vehicles tires are the only thing between your vehicle and the ground on which it is traveling, your vehicles tires are one of the most important safety components. Because your tires, powered by the engine is what moves your vehicle from point A to point B, if one of…
Read MoreTotal Recall: The Complete Vehicle Recall and Defective Product Liability Forum
The 411 on where to find vehicle recall information and what to do if you’ve been injured by a recalled or defective vehicle The numbers for 2015 aren’t finished being tallied yet but in 2014, carmakers issued a record 803 recalls, effecting approximately 64-million vehicles. That’s one in every four vehicles on the road. With…
Read MoreSeriously, Why are Doctor’s Still Writing Scripts for Xarelto?
While lawsuits against the careless drug maker continue, Bayer AG and Janssen’s relentless push to broaden Xarelto’s applications is halted by the FDA amid new evidence of botched and skewed clinical trials. Nothing new to the manufacturer. On July 1, 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave Bayer AG and Janssen, the approval…
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