Is It Important to Determine the Fault in a Car Accident?
Car accidents happen every single day, but most of us think it would never happen to us. The truth is that accidents can happen to anyone. When you are involved in one, it is important to determine who is at fault. Car accidents can be highly nerve-racking and...
3 Things to Know as an Ohio Driver in Michigan
If you're an Ohio-based driver, Michigan may be your top spot when planning a long road trip with your friends or family. But, before you jump behind the wheel and hit the road, you should know a few things about Michigan's driving laws that may be different from what...
5 Things to Do When Your Boat Starts to Leak
Many factors may cause boats to sink, from boating accidents to human error to loose screws. As with any emergency, it’s essential to maintain your composure. While seeing your boat flood may be terrifying, there are ways to keep yourself and your companions safe....
Summer Driving Accidents: What You Need To Know
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) states that car collisions are more widespread from June to August. The agency also showed that traffic accidents are 30% more likely to occur during summer than any other season. Summer trips are inevitable, but you...
What To Do After You Have a Car Accident
Jonathan Ashton recently appeared on NBC 24's "What's Going On" program. They discussed what you need to do after a car accident and tips for dealing with insurance companies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ILHfQoGCVz4
Whistleblower Alerted FDA to Product Safety at Baby Formula Plant Months Before Recall
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was provided a confidential whistleblower complaint by a former employee who worked in the production plant in Quality Systems, a subunit of the Quality Assurance organization in Sturgis, MI, as part of Abbott’s Nutritional...
Preventing Fall Injuries in Nursing Homes in 5 Steps
Falls are one of the most dominant causes of injuries in nursing homes. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) sets the current tally at nearly one million falls, attributing falls to factors like aging gaits and medication side-effects. Falls among the...
Becton Dickinson ordered to pay $255k in hernia mesh trial
A jury in Columbus, Ohio ordered a manufacturer of hernia mesh to pay a plaintiff $255,000 for injuries sustained following surgery. It is alleged that the hernia mesh can cause infection, pain and abscesses because it is defectively designed and dangerous. Becton,...
Investigations Regarding Possibly Contaminated Baby Formulas
Do you suspect that cow’s milk-based baby formula caused your premature infant to develop the gastrointestinal illness called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)? Continue reading to understand what NEC is and why possible contaminated baby formulas may have caused this...
FDA Orders Philips Respironics to Notify Patients Regarding the Recall of CPAP Breathing Machines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a notification order to Philips Respironics requiring the company to notify patients and others of the company's June 14, 2021 recall. This recall pertains to specific Philips Respironics ventilators, continuous positive...
10 Ways a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help You
Personal injury lawyers work with you to help obtain what you deserve. They can help you deal with the details, insurance companies and financial compensation and give you time to recover after an accident. Here are ten ways that a personal injury lawyer can help you....
Winter Driving: Tips to Avoid Car Accidents
Winter may be associated more with the holiday season and yes, it’s fun but there’s also a few things that we don’t like about this part of the year. For most people, it’s driving in the snow. The days are darker, the road which is most likely covered in ice can be...
