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Drone Lawsuits on the Rise
28 Feb 2019Drone use continues to rise. People are using drones in a variety of different ways, both personally and professionally. For many, drones have made life easier, but this isn’t always the case.
Drones have caused injuries, property damage, and privacy invasions for thousands of people and many are taking legal action against drone companies and the operators and owners of these devices.
One of the biggest challenges is that drone ... Read More -
Employers that Fail to Notify Employees of COBRA Benefits Could Face Legal Action
26 Feb 2019The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, usually referred to as COBRA, established that companies of a certain size must offer employees and qualifying family members continued health insurance coverage if they lose coverage due to certain events.
For instance, if a person is laid off from his or her job, COBRA benefits must be extended to that individual.
Not only must companies extend COBRA benefits to form ... Read More -
Panel Recommends FDA Evaluate Vaginal Mesh Based on Updated Criteria
18 Feb 2019Vaginal mesh has been causing problems for patients for some time now. Recently, a panel provided the FDA with suggestions for assessing the safety and efficacy of this commonly used medical product.
According to the panel, evaluations of surgical mesh products should focus on several factors. There are only three vaginal mesh products on the market today, including Coloplast’s Restorelle DiretFix Anterior, and Boston Scientific’s ... Read More -
Uber Drivers Seek Compensation and Reclassification as Employees
27 Jan 2019
Uber Technologies faces ongoing legal action linked to a number of issues. As a result, the company has been forced to pay millions of dollars in settlements to drivers and consumers.
In January 2017, Uber was ordered to pay $20 million to drivers after the company was accused of misclassifying them as independent contractors and paying them less than they’d promised. The court found in favor of those claiming Uber had “duped” ... Read More -
Klumpke’s Palsy and Other Birth Injuries Trigger Legal Action
22 Jan 2019Klumpke’s palsy occurs when damage is done to the brachial plexus nerve. This is the nerve that runs through the shoulder and neck and when injured, can cause weakness or paralysis in the hand and/or forearm. These injuries often occur during delivery and birth.
Approximately one out of every 2000 births in the United States include a delivery complication that results in Klumpke’s palsy. Most frequently, the injury connected to K ... Read More
Recalls
Drugs
We share information about some of the most popular prescription medications on the market and how they could be endangering your health and the health of loved ones.
Medical devices
FDA-approved medical devices are putting you or your loved ones at risk. We’ll keep you informed and help you make the most educated decisions about your healthcare.
Food
From large chain restaurants like chipotle to E. coli outbreaks in our meats; our mission is to keep up-to-date information on food outbreaks and recalls.
Products
Products in the US can cause very serious harm to the public. From defective baby products to the cars we drive every day; our goal is to keep you informed of recent recalls.
Dangerous Drugs
Have you or a loved one been prescribed a dangerous drug or did you purchase a defective product? We’ll help you determine whether or not action is appropriate and help you take action if it is.
Have you or a loved one experienced negative side effects after using:
Consumer Protection
Unfortunately, consumers personal information is at risk each day in the United States. Here are some of the most recent data breaches:
Workplace Safety
Each year thousands of Americans are injured or assaulted at their workplace. Find out more about the dangers of workers in the United States.
Some of the most common workplace injuries that have led to injury include:
