Posted in Accident & Injury on June 4, 2013

Brendon Holt, a six-year-old boy from New Jersey was accidentally shot and killed by his 4-year-old playmate. Brendon’s family has filed suit against the boy’s parents. Brendon’s parents claim Anthony and Melissa Senatore’s recklessness allowed their son to fatally shoot Brendon. The New York Daily News reports, “On April 8, authorities say the Senatore’s son… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 3, 2013

Ford Motor Company announced they are recalling 465,000 of its current model year cars due to a fuel leak that could lead to a fire.  The company said the fuel delivery module leak poses a fire risk in the following 2013 models: FORD:  Explorer, Taurus, Flex, Fusion, and the Interceptor Utility LINCOLN: MKS, MKT, and MKZ Reuters reports, “The automaker said it… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on June 3, 2013

June 4, 2013 is Ohio Bicycling Awareness Day. It gives organizations and clubs an opportunity to display what they are doing for cycling in the Columbus Statehouse Atrium.  Sponsored by the Ohio Bicycle Federation, they will share best practices with the legislature. If you have been involved in a bike accident, contact an Ohio bicycle accident lawyer… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on May 31, 2013

Wednesday evening, four children and three adults were killed when a runaway trailer filled with crushed cars careened violently into a minivan, ripping it apart. The father of two of the children was transported to a local hospital, in good condition. The rig was headed south about 25 miles outside of Syracuse, New York when… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on May 30, 2013

The Pottery Barn Kids “Sweet Lambie” crib bumper is being recalled because of a potential hazard to infants.  Consumers should immediately check the tag on the bumper for the month and year. The manufacturer reports, “The decorative stitching on the bumper can come loose, posing an entanglement hazard to young children. If your bumper contains… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on May 29, 2013

The Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSHP) reports 14 people lost their lives in traffic incidents over the weekend – up one from 2012.* OVI-related traffic fatalities decreased to three for the weekend, down from seven in 2012. But OVI arrests increased nearly 5 percent. OSHP announced they made more arrests for impaired driving, drugs and… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on May 29, 2013

One in nine women will undergo a hysterectomy during her lifetime, making it one of the most common surgical procedures for women. With more and more women opting for robotic hysterectomies, the president of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists (ACOG), James T. Breeden, issued a strongly worded statement. “Many women today are hearing… read more

Posted in Accident & Injury on May 28, 2013

In 2010, Google announced that it had been conducting research on driverless cars. Using data the company initially collected for Google Maps, the Google Car also integrates cameras, wheel sensors, laser range finders and radar to avoid traffic and other obstacles. Sergey Brin, one of the internet company’s founders, expects the technology to be widely… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on May 24, 2013

May 24, 2013 A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology suggests that statins may block some of the benefits of exercise.  Statins are drugs used to lower cholesterol and include brand names such as Lipitor, Crestor, and Zocor. According to a New York Times blog, “[R]esearchers from the University… read more

Posted in Drug & Medical Devices on May 23, 2013

5/23/2013  The U.S. Senate has approved legislation aimed at increasing federal oversight for companies that prepare and sell compound drugs.  One such company, the New England Compounding Center (NECC) was found to have shipped contaminated steroids that killed 55 people and sickened 686 others last fall. According to The Washington Post, the new bill, approved… read more