2013

Easter is just a few days away, and whether you’re hosting a get-together or heading over to the residence of a loved one, it’s important that you keep safety in mind at all times.  This holiday poses a couple unique poisoning threats that aren’t necessarily present at other times of the year.  Therefore, it’s important… read more

A new article talks about the efforts of a special assistant with the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office to raise awareness of and cut down on instances of financial abuse of the elderly.  She became so concerned about the issue that she ditched her previous position as a beauty salon supervisor in order to pursue… read more

This coming Sunday will see millions of people across the country tuning in to the season finale of a certain popular show about zombies.  So it makes a sort of sense that safety agencies would attempt to take advantage of the trending topic to raise awareness about important subjects. That could by why the California… read more

A couple days ago we brought you word of a recall involving a potentially defective helmet meant to be worn by whitewater kayaking and rafting enthusiasts.  It seems only fitting then that we’d alert you to news of a recall of a series of bike helmets that could suffer from a similar issue. The recall… read more

Yesterday marked the first day that teenagers with a Level One or Two license could be pulled over in the state of Michigan if they were spotted texting or talking on a cellphone at the wheel.  But initial efforts of law enforcement officials show that actually rooting out offenders might be easier said than done. … read more

With spring here, you’re going to start seeing a number of cyclists out on the road.  If you plan to take your own bike out of storage, it’s important to recognize some of the necessary safety precautions that should be taken.  A new report finds bike safety experts advising consumers to tune up their bike… read more

The Lincoln, Nebraska-based Heartland Gourmet has announced the recall of three different gluten free baking mixes because there’s a risk that they might contain milk without the label stipulating that ingredient’s presence.  The recall encompasses Pizza Crust Mix (15.4 ounces), Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix (16 ounces), and Double Chocolate Cookie Mix(16 ounces) under a variety… read more

As we age, common hazards scattered throughout the home that we never thought about before begin to showcase their ability to cause an injury.  What used to not seem like a big deal can be the impetus for a serious calamity that requires extensive medical care.  To make sure that your home doesn’t pose any… read more

AT & T’s It Can Wait program can arguably be considered the foremost anti-distracted driving campaign in the entire country.  The telecommunications company travels across the country holding events at local schools which stress to teens how dangerous texting at the wheel can be.  Shocking videos are shown, simulators are set up to allow for… read more

Another compounder is recalling a host of products because their sterility cannot be guaranteed.  This latest recall joins a number of similar recalls issued in recent weeks. Previously, a New Jersey-based compounder known as MedPrep recalled all of their compounded products after a hospital in Connecticut identified particulates in a series of items.  Those contamination… read more

A few weeks ago, a Los Angeles jury handed out an $8.3 million verdict for a Montana man who suffered complications after being implanted with the DePuy ASR metal on metal hip implant.  Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP was an integral part of those proceedings, in which a case was made that Johnson &… read more

The Gilroy Police Department is one of the many California agencies taking part in a cellphone driving crackdown throughout the month of April.  This is being conducted as part of Distracted Driving Awareness Month.  If a person in the city of Gilroy, or the rest of the state for that matter, is caught texting or… read more