GM Still Has Not Notified Victims’ Families About Vehicle Recall
According to CNN Money, General Motors (GM) believes at least 12 people were killed by an ignition switch defect in more than 1.6 million of its vehicles; however, the company has yet to reveal who those people are, even to the victims’ family members. GM’s CEO, Mary Barra, revealed this troubling fact during a media […]
Woman Says She was Mentally Scarred from Being Stranded on Carnival Triumph
One year after the Carnival Triumph cruise ship caught fire and lost power in the Gulf of Mexico, one woman that was on the disastrous cruise says she was “mentally injured” from what happened to her while on the vessel. According to CNN, the 54-year-old mother of two and grandmother of three was very emotional during her […]
Drug Maker to Pay $100 Million in Dangerous Birth Control Settlement
On February 7, Merck & Co. stated publicly that it will pay $100 million to resolve all product liability lawsuits in the US that allege the company covered up serious health risks involving the NuvaRing intrauterine contraceptive device. Stock Photo by Sean Locke The drug, which contains hormones estrogen and progestin, is associated with an increased risk […]
UK Man Killed After Wave Broke Window of Cruise Ship
According to The Independent, a passenger on a cruise ship was killed in the English Channel and another airlifted to shore after their vessel was hit by a wave on February 14. This fatal accident happened aboard the British cruise ship Marco Polo, which is operated by Cruise & Maritime Voyages, as it headed for its […]
What Causes Tire Blowouts? Our Attorneys Explain
The average vehicle weighs 2000 pounds, and some semi-trucks may weigh up to 40 times that amount with a full load. If a tire blowout occurs, the driver’s ability to control the vehicle is significantly impaired, which could be potentially fatal at high speeds. Tire failures often occur because of damage or defects in the tire […]
Fl. Supreme Court Declares Med Mal Wrongful Death Damage Caps Unconstitutional
Should there be a limit on the amount of damages a bereaved family can be awarded when their loved one has died due to medical malpractice? The Florida Supreme Court said no. On March 13, The Florida Supreme Court ruled in the case of The Estate of Michelle Evette McCall vs. the United States of […]
Exposure to Blasts May Cause TBI’s in Military Vets Even if They Have No Symptoms
In war zones, military personnel are often exposed to intensive explosive blasts, which can lead to symptoms of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and eventually long-term brain damage. New research has revealed that veterans exposed to these types of blasts are at risk of damage in their brain’s white matter, even if symptoms are not present. These findings […]
United Airlines Flight Experiences Severe Turbulence, Injures Passengers and Crew
According to CNN, a United Airlines flight experienced severe turbulence while in midair, startling and shaking the 114 passengers and five crew members inside. United Airlines Flight 1676 was flying from Denver to Montana when the plane began shaking violently and convulsing just as it was about to land. Three crew members and two passengers […]
Three Dead and Three Injured in Fatal Lanai Plane Crash
According to KHON Local 2, three people were killed and three others injured after a Maui County chartered plane crashed and burst into flames on Lanai on February 26. The incident happened only one mile from the airport. Maui County officials said the deceased included a Maui Air pilot and two Department of Planning employees. […]
What Should I Do If I Was Harmed after Taking Pradaxa?
Drug manufacturers must exercise reasonable care in the labeling, manufacturing and dissemination of vital information to doctors and pharmacists concerning the risks of their products. If you have been injured by Pradaxa, you may be entitled to hold Boehringer Ingelheim accountable in a court of law. When you are harmed by a dangerous drug, it […]
