U.S. PIRG Education Fund plays with hundreds of toys every year just so you don't have to! The group has issued its annual Trouble in Toyland report and found way too many unsafe toys on the shelves.Some of the problems founds include:--Toys with high levels of toxic...
Month: November 2015
Unsafe driving behaviors threaten Alabama’s holiday shoppers
With the official kickoff of the holiday season upon us, some shoppers may find themselves defending against the unsafe habits of other drivers on Alabama's roads and highways. Unfortunately, data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates that...
Drive safely over the holidays. Alabama drivers are at increased risk for deadly car crashes.
With the upcoming holiday season, drivers should think about how to stay safe during their travels. Data collected by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Federal Highway Administration shows that people in Alabama are among the most likely in...
Are brain injury victims seeking adequate compensation?
Although public awareness of the potential long-term consequences resulting from a brain injury has improved, a recent article provides a good refresher. Some of the improvement is attributable to the NFL's revised concussion policy, brought in response to litigation...
Does a class action settlement bar product liability claims?
Readers may have heard about a $30 million settlement involving gun maker Taurus International and the plaintiffs in a product liability class action lawsuit. The company agreed to that sum to settle claims about an allegedly defective trigger design in nine types of...
Are Alabama’s roads and highways safe from drunk drivers?
Although drivers may consider themselves to be safe behind the wheel, a recent story reminds us that negligence can surface in unexpected ways.Specifically, an assistant district attorney in Blount County, Alabama was arrested for driving under the influence in the...
Do patterns emerge from large truck accident crash data?
In an effort to keep America's roads and highways safe, a federal agency called the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration collects crash data. A recent fact sheet about large truck accidents reveals some notable information.In a truck accident, smaller...
Is anything being done to reduce nursing home abuse and neglect?
It may be hard to believe, but nursing home abuse or neglect may affect 10 percent of the elderly population. That rate may be even higher for elderly residents who are mentally disabled or require around-the-clock care. For example, half of elderly Americans with...
When Rudeness Kills
Rude comments in high-pressure medical settings could have potentially deadly consequences for patients, according to a new study.The study, "The Impact of Rudeness on Medical Team Performance", was published in the September issue of Pediatrics. The study showed...
Are there objective indicia of nursing home abuse or neglect?
Helping a loved one transition to a nursing home or residential care facility can be a difficult process. Thanks to an online rating system published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the process can at least be informed. The five-star rating system...
