Google Screened
Taking public transportation can be a lifesaver for a lot of people. Buses are invaluable for helping individuals reach their intended destination with little work and money involved. Like any form of transportation, there always runs the risk that you may be involved in an accident. Injuries can run the gamut from something as minor as soft tissue injuries, to serious head trauma. While you may still be able to recover for personal injuries, there are some differences between the[…] Read More
Category: Product Liability
Doctors Want to Ban Infant Walkers
What was once a staple on every new mother’s baby registry may soon be obsolete. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently called for a ban on infant walkers, claiming they do more harm than good for young children. A study recently published in the AAP journal found that more than 230,000 injuries between 1990 and 2014 were related to infant walkers. Children suffered bruises, lacerations, burns, broken bones, and head injuries. Most infants were injured when their walker tipped[…] Read More
Bayer’s Essure Device Recalled
As of June 20th of this year, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had received 29,430 complaints about Essure, a permanent birth control device manufactured by Bayer, the pharmaceutical giant. The adverse effects associated with the product include perforation, pelvic pain, bleeding, depression, and autoimmune conditions. The device was discontinued by Bayer just ahead of the release of a Netflix documentary called “The Bleeding Edge,” which exposes the health effects of products like Essure. Bayer claims there is no connection.[…] Read More