June 13, 2014
If you are an avid hunter, you might have recently purchased a MXB Crossbow distributed by Mission Archery. Most individuals experienced in hunting with crossbows probably feel confident in their capabilities with the device, but what if the weapon doesn’t perform as it should?Users of the MXB Crossbows purchased between May 2013 and April 2014 [...]
June 11, 2014
Did you know that more men than women are affected by mesothelioma cancers? Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos, and it can take decades until symptoms begin to appear. For many individuals, it is their husband or father that is diagnosed with the disease.Asbestos is all around us. The naturally-occurring fibrous mineral can be [...]
June 10, 2014
One of the most troubling aspects of malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), is its long incubation period. Asbestos fibers can be inhaled, often in an industrial setting, construction or demolition jobsite or from mining of the mineral. It is brought deep into the lungs, where it settles. It works its way into outer lung tissue, the mesothelium, lining that allows the lungs to move within the chest cavity. There it sits, slowly over decades irritating the pleural lining, often causing asbestosis and eventually, it will trigger the development of mesothelioma, a deadly cancer. By the time the patient manifests symptoms of the […]
June 9, 2014
It is not uncommon for fatal diseases to develop within the bodies of those exposed to asbestos fibers. Any exposure to asbestos is dangerous, and prolonged exposure puts individuals at higher risk for cancers like mesothelioma. Many of those who are diagnosed with the disease suffer from pleural mesothelioma, which affects the respiratory system within [...]
June 9, 2014
While consumers love new advances in technology, some products are better left in manual mode. Smoke and carbon dioxide alarms have protected individuals and families for years now, but new technologies can make them less efficient than their modern predecessors.Nest Labs developed the Nest Protect: Smoke + CO Alarm with the intention of giving users [...]
June 6, 2014
You might recall the recent scrutiny that General Motors (GM) underwent after selling millions of defective vehicles to consumers all over the country. This Unites States-based company was recently fined $35 million for failing to properly report safety problems within their inventory.The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced in May that General Motors agreed [...]
June 3, 2014
A jury in Fresno awarded the family of a man who died of mesothelioma $10.9 million in damages as a result of his contracting mesothelioma because of his use of Bendix asbestos brake pads and linings. The ruling came against Honeywell, the successor company that purchased Bendix in the 1980s. Bendix, like many manufacturers of brake parts used asbestos, because of its ability to withstand high temperatures. The jury verdict was split, with $7.4 million being award to the family as compensatory damages, which is recompense for the premature death from mesothelioma at age 59 of their husband and father. The $3.5 […]
June 3, 2014
Most anyone who owns, operates or supervises a construction company can appreciate just how dangerous asbestos is. For this and other reasons, it is baffling to hear news reports of construction companies that willfully violate laws governing safe removal of asbestos during demolition and renovation projects. Even if they have no concern for the public [...]
June 2, 2014
You might not have guessed it, but medical drug injuries are a big problem in the United States. There are many prescriptions approved by the FDA and available for patient use, but some are not the miracle-workers that advertisements claim them to be.Recently, Boehring Ingelheim resolved more than 4,000 claims involving their drug Pradaxa, an [...]
