Injuries caused by hospital medication mistakes have increased substantially over the past decade, and many of these unfortunate errors may have been avoided with proper care, training and supervision. Just like doctors can make a medical mistake by failing to exercise reasonable care, nurses and hospital… Read More
This week is Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. Falling asleep while driving is responsible for a surprising number of serious, and often fatal, auto accidents in Maryland and throughout the United States. However, most people do not appreciate the danger that they cause by operating a motor… Read More
A report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicates that lead poisoning can occur a levels lower than 10 micrograms, which is the generally accepted standard. Even if there are no obvious signs of problems, lower lead blood levels could result in diminished… Read More
The Bumbo Baby Seat, also known as the Bumbo Baby Sitter, has been recalled after 28 serious head injuries have been reported when young children fell out of the seats. Over 1 million of the child seats were sold in the United States. (more…) Read More
A nationwide salmonella outbreak which has sickened 139 people in 30 states has been linked to frozen pot pies manufactured by ConAgra Foods, Inc. The large food manufacturer has halted production of frozen turkey and chicken pot pies, as they may be contaminated with salmonella which… Read More
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released a statement earlier this week indicating that children's cold and cough medicines should contain warnings about use in very young children. There is little evidence that the medicines are effective in young children, and they could lead to serious… Read More
Many drugs on the market today should not be taken by women who are or may become pregnant. The side effect of these medicines on an unborn baby can be devastating, and yet research shows that many women taking these drugs are unaware of the danger.… Read More
A nationwide Dole salad recall was issued today after bags of Dole's Hearts Delight salad mix was found to be contaminated with E. Coli bacteria, which could result in severe illness. The food poisoning lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk are reviewing potential Dole salad lawsuits for… Read More
Those who suffer car accident whiplash could be at an increased risk of developing delayed jaw pain and dysfunction, according to a Swedish study. Researchers found that over one third of those injured in a rear-end accident developed temporomandibular joint pain (TMJ) when evaluated one year… Read More
Following an auto accident, signs of seatbelt bruising on a child should warrant a search for more serious problems. A study published this month in the Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine indicates that a child lap belt injury may be associated with an increased risk of… Read More
