Crib Recalls: What Every Parent Should Know
When parents purchase a baby bed or crib, they expect that it is safe for use. However, many baby beds and cribs, even some of the most trusted brands, prove to be hazardous for infants and small children. Every year, thousands of cribs are recalled due to defects, but many are not recalled in time to prevent serious injuries and fatalities. Due to defective designs and components, cribs can cause a variety of injuries, and even fatalities. If a child is injured or killed by a defective crib, [...]
Listeria Outbreaks in Food and Expected Health Impacts
Recalls of food products are becoming more and more of a problem. Trader Joe’s is the latest grocery store to issue a recall. Over 33,000 pounds of a kale and broccoli salad were recently recalled. The health impacts of such a recall can be severe. Consumers expect a safe food supply. Problems with manufacturing, distribution and sales can cause food to become contaminated. These contaminated products can cause foodborne illnesses. Some can be particularly distressing for at-risk individuals. Salads Contain Contaminated Sunflower Seeds Trader Joe’s recalled the salad containing sunflower seeds due [...]
Well Care Pharmacy Issues Recall Due to Sterility Concerns
Reno medical product liability attorney Matt Sharp recognizes the importance of safely compounded medications. However, medications that are improperly compounded can have serious adverse effects on the patient. Well Care Compounding Pharmacy issued a voluntary statewide recall on May 17 after an FDA inspection. All sterile compounded products issued between January 1 and April 29 are recalled due to a potential problem with sterility. Customers with unused product should stop using it immediately. Anyone suspecting adverse effects from the products should contact the FDA. Compounding pharmacies produce compounded medications. These [...]
Consumer Warning. Recalled Toys Sold Online.
Toys available online may have been subject to recalls.Buying toys online can pay off for parents looking for a discount, unfortunately, it’s not uncommon to find dangerous recalled items for sale on the Internet. These items are being sold not only internationally, but from U.S. addresses as well. The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act bans the sale of recalled products, even at yard sales or thrift shops. Major online retailers such as Amazon and eBay utilize technology that blocks people from selling an item that has been recalled. [...]
Finding Fault in Fitness Equipment
Swimsuit season brings a rush to gyms and fitness centers as people aim to get in shape for summer outings and vacations. This means that treadmills, stationary bikes, and other equipment also get quite the workout as people step up to shape up. “In 2012, the US Product Safety Commission estimated that 460,000 people were sent to hospital emergency rooms with injuries caused by faulty exercise equipment in 2012. Of these, nearly 32,000 individuals required hospitalization to treat their injuries,” remarked Reno product liability attorney Matthew L. Sharp. Manufacturers of exercise equipment are [...]
Drivers Partially at Fault in an Accident Can Still Receive Compensation
When a car accident occurs, it is a confusing and stressful time. Sometimes one party is clearly at fault, but many times both drivers share part of the blame for the accident. Nevada is a comparative fault state. This means that even if a driver is partly at fault, they may be entitled to compensation. If a driver is found to have been less than 50% at fault for an accident, they are entitled to compensation from the other party or their insurance company. However, the other party [...]
Toys Containing Magnets Could Prove Deadly
Magnets have played a large role in child development over the past century. For decades, kids have arranged some of their first words on refrigerators across the nation with colorful alphabet letters that are equipped with tiny magnets. They have explored their environments by searching for items to stick magnetic toys to. Kids have even performed “magic” tricks for friends and family with magnetic pieces. With everything from simple, basic magnets to magnets hidden in stuffed toys, building blocks, and science kits, magnets and magnetic products have become [...]
Connected Technology Making Accidents More Survivable
The faster emergency responders arrive at the scene of a serious accident, the greater the likelihood of survival for individuals who are injured. Bleeding, swelling, and serious trauma can cause serious harm within a very short period of time. In order to expedite arrival of emergency responders, company’s such as Toyota are installing connected technology as a standard feature within their vehicles. Connected technology is nothing new. Services such as OnStar have been around for a while. However, many of these early systems required user input to deploy emergency personnel. [...]
Hands Free Doesn’t Mean Risk Free
Inventors and technology have realized the dreams of science fiction and today cell phones, laptops, and music players can be utilized with a few spoken words. This makes it possible to change the song on the radio or adjust the temperature in the car without a driver having to take their hands off the wheel.While hands-free technology an be convenient, it can also be a distraction that can lead to a fatal accident. “The American Automobile Association’s Foundation for Traffic Safety concluded that communicating via hands-free devices was [...]
Drowsy Drivers are Dangerous Drivers
Drowsy drivers are a leading cause of accidents and the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine’s recent study shows that drowsy drivers are becoming as dangerous as drunk drivers. Drowsiness reduces a driver’s ability to react to road conditions and make accurate decisions while operating a motor vehicle. AAA estimates that roughly 328,000 accidents every year are directly linked to drowsy driving. Those most at risk for being involved in these accidents are younger drivers between the ages of 16 to 24 who don’t have the experience to recognize [...]
