Syringe Defects Lead to Infant Acetaminophen Recalls
As parents, we assume that medicines we give our children are safe and that they will benefit their health. But in November of 2013, the Perrigo Company voluntarily issued a nationwide product recall of 18 batches of acetaminophen liquid for infants due to a defect with the oral syringe included in the package. While the […]
Surprising Child Safety Hazard: Dishwashers
As parents, we trust that the household appliances we rely on day in and day out are safe, but the unfortunate reality our product liability attorneys in Northern New Jersey know all too well is that many of our trusted appliances are incredibly dangerous for small children. While dishwashers are common fixtures in any household, […]
Long Island Traffic Deaths Have Gotten Out of Control
We all know that it’s dangerous to drive in New York, but in disconcerting recent news, Long Island has been named the top location for traffic deaths in the state. In this article, I’ll discuss experts’ opinions on the causes of traffic deaths on Long Island, which include lax pandemic regulations, ongoing problems with well-known […]
RECALL ALERT: Gree Dehumidifiers Recalled Due To Fire Hazard (165 reported incidents)
Dehumidifiers made by Gree Electric Appliances of China have been recalled due to serious fire and burn hazards. The recalled models are sold under the brand names Danby, De’Longhi, Fedders, Fellini, Frigidaire, Gree, Kenmore, Norpole, Premiere, Seabreeze, SoleusAir and SuperClima. The dehumidifiers can overheat, smoke, and catch fire. There have been 165 reported incidents, including […]
Proving Fault In Slip-And-Fall Cases: What is Reasonable?
To prove fault, the injured party must prove that the property owner/possessor did not act reasonably. To do this, we suggest asking questions like: How long did the dangerous condition exist? Did the person responsible for the property regularly inspect or clean the property? Was there a precaution that could have been taken to eliminate […]
How To Prove Fault In A Slip And Fall Accident/Case
Every slip and fall case is different, but in each one fault must be determined. It is generally the responsibility of the injured party to prove that the accident was caused by a dangerous condition or negligence. HOW TO PROVE FAULT Proving fault in a slip and fall case can be difficult. First, it must […]
9-year-old boy orphaned in crash that kills entire family
A 9-year-old boy is recovering after his entire immediate family, including his pregnant mother, was killed in a car crash in California. Relatives confirmed that 11-year-old Irving Miranda, 5-year-old Jose Miranda, 4-year-old Stephanie Miranda, 30-year-old Luis Miranda and 31-year-old Vivian Rodriguez all died in the collision at Ham Lane and Vine Street near Lodi Memorial […]
How can drowning be prevented?
The U।S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers the following tips for helping protect those you love from injury or death in the water. To help prevent water-related injuries: Supervision when in or around the Water. Designate a responsible adult to watch young children while in the bath and all children swimming or […]
Jennie-O Recalls 55,000 Pounds of Turkey Burger Over Salmonella
Fox News reports…. Jennie-O Turkey recalled 55,000 pounds of turkey burger this weekend after being linked to a dozen cases of salmonella in 10 states. The raw, frozen turkey burgers were sold nationwide exclusively at Sam’s Club stores. They were sold in boxes of 12 individually wrapped burgers labeled “Jennie-O Turkey Store All Natural Lean […]
Exposing the Dangers of Hospital Runners
There is a pervasive problem that occurs with alarming frequency in the hospitals of this great nation. No, I am not talking about medical malpractice, even though that does occur at an alarming rate, according to a recent Harvard University study. I am talking about the problem of “hospital runners.” These despicable individuals are paid […]
