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• Dog Bite Involving a Labrabor!!!

  Greg Owen | September 30, 2007 6:21 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  We have all heard horror stories about dog bites, but rarely do you hear dog bite stories invloving Labrador. Here's one. A twelve-month-old baby boy was with the family's pet Labrador in their backyard when the dog bit him in the right eye, necessitating stitches. Family and neighbors were shocked since the family Labrador has always been a good dog and has never been aggressive or harmed...

• Night Goggles Given All Clear for Pilots

  Greg Owen | September 29, 2007 6:12 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Miscellaneous

  Driving at night is risky business. And trying to land a plane at night is even more risky. That is one reason why The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is now allowing the use of night-vision goggles for law enforcement and rescue pilots. Others are interested in this technology also. "It's a huge safety enhancement for landing in unsurveyed areas," said EMQ chief pilot Trevor Wilson. This...

• FDA Drug Warning

  Greg Owen | September 28, 2007 5:57 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Due to recent deaths, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is cautioning consumers and heathcare providers alike about Fentora (fentanyl buccal) tablets. Fentora is a pain medication that is used for cancer patients. It appears the deaths were due to patients not being correctly selected, improper product substitution and dosing. Awareness of a fatal overdose is a must for all.The FDA has made...

• CITY SETTLES A WRONGFUL DEATH CASE

  Greg Owen | September 22, 2007 6:36 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Wrongful Death

  In November of 2004, Justin Faust, 9, was hit by a vehicle as he ran across a road while trying to catch the family dog. The family sued the city of Lee's Summit for wrongful death due to the fact that the posted speed limit was excessive in addition to inadequate street lighting. After almost two years of litigation, the parties settled their lawsuit on Thursday. Neither side would disclose...

• A Million Cribs Recalled Due To Deaths

  Greg Owen | September 21, 2007 6:30 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of a million cribs. The CPSC is investigating the tragic death of a 1-year-old child as a result of this defective product. The hardware on the drop-side of the crib being installed upside down. The drop-side can detach from the crib, which can create a dangerous gap and lead to the entrapment and suffocation of infants....

• Automobile Accident Involving Drunk Driver

  Greg Owen | September 18, 2007 2:08 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Automobile Accidents

  Yesterday, in Jamestown, California, an extremely drunk driver, Herondina Pinherosias, pulled into the intersection without having the right of way. The victim, Clement Cope was driving eastbound on Highway 120 and Sims Road when the incident occured and was given no time to react. The drunk driver suffered a broken arm, in additional to other injuries. To make matters worse, Pinherosias was...

• Defective Candles Recalled

  Greg Owen | September 09, 2007 8:57 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: Defective & Dangerous Products

  Hayes Company Inc. Recalls Outdoor Candles Due to Fire and Burn HazardsThe Consumer Product Safety Commision announced today that there will be a voluntary recall of "Avant Yarde" Decorative Glaze Outdoor Candles. In all, 83, 000 units will be recalled. The problem with this particular defective product is that it is feared that the candle wax may be a fire hazard. The wax produces a high flame,...

• N.J. Top Court Rejects Vioxx Class Action

  Greg Owen | September 07, 2007 8:32 PM | 0 Comments
  Category: FDA & Prescription Drugs

  In what amounts to a huge legal victory for the manufacturer of Vioxx, Merck & Co, the New Jersey Supreme Court rejected a class-action lawsuit. The company currently has close to 27,000 individual claims from users claiming to have suffered heart attacks and strokes after consuming this defective product. Apparently, the court felt that a class-action suit was not appropriate for this...