June 18, 2014
Whether you live in sunny California or brisk Chicago, a boiler or space heater is bound to come in handy at some point. People all over the country turn them on to heat small rooms and houses with little problems, but some models have proven to be safer than others.Recently Weil-McClain recalled over 8,000 boilers [...]
June 16, 2014
Easy, do-it-yourself home makeovers can be a lot of fun. Switching out a paint color or drawer knob can make a world of difference in a dull room – but what if those new improvements pose danger to you and your family?Recently, Cost Plus recalled about 251,400 glass bubble knobs because they can pose a [...]
June 14, 2014
It is no secret that Brayton Purcell L.L.P. loves animals of all kinds. We have been seen sponsoring several non-profit events that benefit our animal friends throughout the years and our employees are dedicated to working with and volunteering at local animal shelters around Marin County. The Marin Humane Society is one of our employee’s favorite places to visit our animal friends. Not only do several of our employees volunteer their time to the Marin Humane Society, our Senior Trial Partner, Gil Purcell, has adopted many felines from MHS. Squinty, Me Too, and Cheese are just a few of Mr. Purcell’s ten […]
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 [...]