In 2007, a Texas woman was charged with negligent homicide for losing control of her vehicle and crashing into a tree, which resulted in the death of her boyfriend. What was not revealed at the time of the case and...
Read MoreThe most active retail months are barely over and toy manufacturers have generated billions upon billions in revenue worldwide. The estimated cost for toy production is over two billion dollars in the United States alone as last reported in 2010....
Read MoreMedical malpractice affects thousands of Americans every year due to hospital negligence or patients suffering from some type of preventable harm due to medical error. NPR referenced a Journal of Patient Safety study that concluded between 210,000 and 440,000 patient...
Read MoreThe recent air bag recalls have affected millions of Americans who own vehicles that contain the faulty equipment. Only one car manufacturer to date has taken its recall nationwide, despite the demand of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for...
Read MoreAccording to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer ranks third as the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States. A colonoscopy allows a doctor to examine the inside of the colon to detect polyps, diseases, or other abnormal results....
Read MorePatients rely on hospitals to ensure that safety protocols and education for medical staff are current and privy to any changes regarding medical device recalls. For over 45 years, ECRI has helped in this effort by focusing on improved patient...
Read MoreThe FDA has instituted a final guidance document in order for companies to clearly distinguish a recall from a market withdrawal. Part of the draft version of the new guidance called for reporting of any enhancement of a product, a...
Read MoreRecalls of Takata airbags started as early as 2008. Takata and Honda allegedly both knew about the recalls as early as 2004. Why did the major recall from the National Highway Traffic-Safety Administration (NHTSA) not start until October of last...
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