The makers of Tide Pods and similar single-load packets have known for years that their products are causing severe and potentially life-threatening laundry detergent poisoning injuries to children nationwide, due to the brightly colored pods and the candy-like appearance of packaging containers. (more…) Read More
Earlier this week, in a feature for "Mid-Day Maryland", on ABC's WMAR Channel 2 in Baltimore, I had the opportunity to sit down and discuss the importance of contacting a lawyer following a personal injury, even if you are not sure whether assistance is needed. Every… Read More
For more than three years, the lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. have been reviewing potential laundry detergent poisoning lawsuits for children and families throughout the U.S., after the popular single-load pods got into the hands of children and were placed in their mouths. (more…) Read More
While exposure to carbon monoxide poses a serious health concern for everyone, pregnant women face a particularly high risk, and special treatments may be required to protect the developing baby in the event of carbon monoxide poisoning during pregnancy. (more…) Read More
A recent carbon monoxide leak at XSport Fitness Gym in Alexandria, Virginia highlights the dangers associated with this toxic gas, which can quickly overcome individuals and result in permanent brain damage after even a short exposure. The carbon monoxide lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. have… Read More
The product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential e-cigarette injury lawsuits for individuals who have suffered severe burns after an electronic vaping device, or batteries used to power the cigarettes, exploded. Have You or a Loved One Suffered an E-Cig Burn Injury?… Read More
Diagnostic errors and medical misdiagnosis can have a substantial impact on the overall health of patients, yet a new report highlights how there has been very little research into steps that can be taken to prevent such errors during medical treatment. (more…) Read More
Earlier this month, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a new report that highlights the importance of more public education on the risks of children riding in cars unrestrained or improperly restrained, indicating that implementation strategies may greatly reduce the risk of… Read More
Keyless ignition systems used in many newer cars have been linked a number of carbon monoxide poisoning deaths in recent years, where the vehicles are accidentally left running, allowing a dangerous amount of fumes to build up and leak into the home. However, there are several… Read More
A recent report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) warns that major changes need to be made in the U.S. healthcare industry in order to avoid a growing number of medical misdiagnosis cases, which are already a leading cause of malpractice lawsuits in the United States,… Read More
