Fourth of July Fireworks Risks

Fireworks are the centerpiece of Fourth of July celebrations around the country. Unfortunately, all too often those fun, carefree festivities can easily result in serious burns, other types of injuries and even in extreme cases, death. When an injury happens, the...

Takata’s Replacement Airbags Still Dangerous?

The size and scope of the Takata recall remains unclear, even as officials announce that many of cars with defective Takata airbags that have been repaired, will need to be repaired again. Tuesdays congressional hearing, which began with lots of lawmaker criticism...

Frustrations & Confusion Over Airbag Recall

Two things are reigning supreme in the midst of the largest consumer recall in U.S. history: confusion and frustration. This follows news that it could take weeks to find out if your car is on the dreaded recall list. Experienced defective Takata  airbag injury...

Takeda Settles Actos Bladder Cancer Lawsuits for $2.4 Billion

The Japanese drug company agreed to pay $2.37 billion to plaintiffs who claimed the companys blockbuster Type 2 diabetes drug, Actos (pioglitazone), gave them bladder cancer. Complaints also said that the company hid the risk from patients and doctors and failed to...

Baby Food Recall: Glass Found in Jar

Reports of glass in baby food jars leads to a recall. Beech-Nut has initiated a voluntary recall for their Classics Stage 2 Sweet Potato Chicken. Following concerns the product may contain pieces of glass, the company is voluntarily recalling nearly two thousand...

Cheers to Alcohol Awareness Month

Did you know most underage teens get their alcohol from home? Its a sobering statistic as April marks the official start of Alcohol Awareness Month. Research shows a 16-year old is more likely to die from an alcohol-related problem than any other cause. Still, some...