Posted on March 5, 2014 in Product Liability
The Food and Drug Administration recently announced it is investigating the risks associated with prescription testosterone replacements. Several recent studies have linked testosterone products to an increased risk of cardiovascular events including heart attacks and strokes. At least one consumer advocacy group says the FDA should be more aggressive and require a black box warning…
Posted on February 19, 2014 in Distracted Driving
In just a few weeks, the majority of Americans will “spring forward” to mark the beginning of Daylight Savings Time. It’s a time that many people welcome because longer days allow for more time outside as the weather gets warmer. But experts say that in general, the spring time change is harder for people than…
Posted on February 5, 2014 in Product Liability
Two separate house fires in Kentucky last week killed a total of 10 people, according to reports in the Lexington Herald-Leader. One fire in Muhlenberg County, which killed Nikki Watson and her eight children, is suspected of having started when a combustible substance struck a baseboard heater, officials say. Another child and Watson’s husband survived…
Posted on January 29, 2014 in Pedestrian Accidents
By now, every motorist should know that texting while driving is a dangerous and potentially deadly activity. While many studies on texting have focused on distracted driving,an increasing number are also examining the dangers of distracted walking. Now, a small study conducted by researchers in New Zealand suggests that texting and walking alters the way…
Posted on January 22, 2014 in Car Accidents, Vehicle Accidents
At some point, many families must confront the sensitive question of when their aging relatives should give up their keys and stop driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, it’s a question that Americans will increasingly have to find an answer for in the coming years. The number of older people involved in…