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  • Airbags: Safety Device or Safety Hazard
    Airbags are designed to provide supplemental safety for passengers in any vehicle. However, sometimes these safety devices do not operate properly and can constitute a potentially dangerous safety hazard for those in the vehicle. Understanding the dangers
  • Anti-Cholesterol Drugs: A Background
    Zetia, as well as Vytorin, are prescription drugs given to patients who suffer from high cholesterol and an increased risk of heart disease. However, while Zetia is supposed to lower the growth of plaque within the arteries, it was recently discovered to actually do the opposite. News reports have linked the drug to several studies showing an increased growth of plaque among victims.
  • Asbestos and Its Correlation With Killer Mesothelioma
    Asbestos is a fire-proof and hardy mineral often used in construction. However, despite its conveniences, the asbestos dust and fibers when inhaled can lead to deadly lung cancers, such as mesothelioma. Workers who were exposed to asbestos often are not aware that they are in danger as mesothelioma has a long latency period and symptoms of it may not appear for up to forty years after exposure. Often tradespeople are at the highest risk.
  • Asbestos and its Serious Health Risks Associate with Mesothelioma
    Mesothelioma is an extremely serious form of lung cancer usually caused by exposure to asbestos. Though asbestos has been out of prominent use for quite some time, those who may have been exposed can benefit from more information about mesothelioma as a condition, in addition to what options they may have to receive compensation.
  • Automobile Accident Injuries and Their Relationsihp to Crashworthiness
    Millions of Americans are injured every year in automobile accidents, and many of these injuries are the result of poor driving. However, many injuries occur as a result of driver's vehicle's crashworthiness, or its ability to protect the vehicle's occupants during an accident. Crashworthiness is important to understand because it relates to who may be responsible for damages or pain and suffering resulting from a car accident.
  • Avandia Linked to Possible Increased Heart Attack Risk
    With more than 20 million Americans afflicted with Diabetes, doctors are always searching for the newest and best treatment options. Unfortunately, some treatment options may have serious side effects for patients. Such is the apparent case with the Type 2 diabetes medication Avandia, which has been linked to a significantly increased risk of heart attack in the patients who take it.
  • Booster Seats Protect Children
    Children who are too big for their car seats are often rushed straight to a regular seat belt before they are big enough. Seat belts are designed for full grown adults and children need a transition booster seat. Many children who are not ready for a seat belt are not using a booster seat, at a great danger to their lives in the case of an accident. Having an effective extra restraint is essential to possibly saving a child's life.
  • Cell Phones are a Danger on the Road
    Technology in modern times has made it easy to communicate wherever we may be, including while driving our cars. However, cell phone usage by drivers has dramatically increased the risk of a car accident. Using a cell phone while operating a vehicle lowers awareness and decreases the reaction time of the driver. In the case of an accident involving a cellular phone, legal action can be taken.
  • Common Sense Can Prevent a Bicycle Crash
    Bicyclists are one of the most at risk populations on the road. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, a bicyclist is in a fatal accident approximately every six hours. Most of these accidents can be prevented by the bicyclist as well as drivers simply by using common sense and being more cautious on the road. In some accidents, legal compensation could be available.
  • Construction Workers are at Risk for Fatal Accidents
    Construction workers who work on construction sites have the highest risk of being in a fatal accident than any other workers. In fact, one out of every five workplace deaths are construction workers. Although not all accidents are fatal, the amount of non-fatal accidents is staggeringly high, as well. Because most construction companies are small, they have no proper job safety regulations in place.
  • Contact Lens Solution Recalled After Infection Tainted Users
    One of the largest contact lens solution recalls to occur happened when a moisture plus lens solution became infected with a severe and potentially eye-blinding disease known as Acanthamoeba Keratitis. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) recalled the solutions after interviews with victims. Only a year later, an unrelated recall occurred again with the same company, Advanced Medical Optics (AMO).
  • Contaminated Water and What to Do
    Soil contamination as well as water contamination can occur in several different ways and can have extreme harmful reactions on the human body. Some of these illnesses and diseases that result from water and soil contamination range from liver and kidney damage to cancers to neurological effects. It is important for individuals to recognize when contamination occurs and what to do about it to protect themselves.
  • Developing Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and How to Deal
    Each year, hundreds and possibly thousands of Americans die or are harmed by prescription drug and over the counter drug reactions. In can be a scary situation for patients to endure side effects from using drugs, and two common illnesses that can occur are Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidural Necrolysis Syndrome (TEN), which are both adverse skin infections.
  • Drinking Too Much: Are You the Victim of a Pennsylvania Drunk Driver Accidents
    Pennsylvania personal attorneys, Joel Feldman, along with Kevin Marciano handle drunk driver accident cases
  • Drugs and Medical Devices Associated with Heart Problems
    Contact Anapol Schwartz Lawyers for more information on medical devices and medications that may negatively effect your health.
  • FDA Issues Chantix Public Heatlh Advisory
    Chantix is an oral medication prescribed to individuals who are trying to quit smoking. However, recent reports from patient's taking the drug have associated it with depressive side effects including suicidal thoughts, behaviors and psychotic episodes. The FDA has increased the warning label of the drug and are encouraging patient's using the medication to speak with their doctors immediately if any of these side effects occur.
  • Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
    Contact Anapol Schwartz Lawyers About Filing a Wrongful Death Lawsuit in Pennsylvania and New Jersey
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Mesothelioma Lawsuits
    A diagnosis of mesothelioma as a result of industrial asbestos exposure can be daunting, both emotionally and logistically. A myriad of questions appear that can seem at first difficult to find answers for. This article serves as a guide to those most-often asked questions concerning mesothelioma and filing a lawsuit dealing with mesothelioma.
  • Frequently Asked Questions About Ventral Hernias
    Thousands of patients experience ventral (incisional) hernias every year, and most of these hernias require hernial repair surgery. Many patients have questions about this complex medical procedure, and the different treatment options available to them. This article exists in an attempt to answer many of those queries.
  • Helping a Loved One Who Has Suffered a Brain Injury
    When a person is a victim of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is not only them who suffers the consequences. Family members who are caring for the patient after they have been released from medical care are also susceptible to adverse affects. It is important that family members caring for the victim are supported as well so that they can uphold a positive support system to aid in a smooth recovery.
  • How to Assess a Brain Injury Victim in a Coma
    When an individual suffers injury from an accident they are usually treated rather quickly at the nearby hospital or physician's office. However, when an individual endures a traumatic brain injury that is severe enough for them to go into a coma, there is no easy way to treat that patient. Because of this, the Glasgow and Rancho Los Amigos Scales of evaluating coma patients was developed.
  • Important Details Regarding the Recall of AMO Complete Moisture Plus Contact Lens Solution
    AMO Complete Moisture Plus contact lens solution was recently recalled by its manufacturer due to possible contamination leading to an outbreak of a serious bacterial eye infection. Understanding the details of this recall and its implications for consumer safety is important for protecting lens wearers from potentially blinding infections.
  • In Depth Information on the Peter Pan Peanut Butter Recall
    In February 2007, Peter Pan and Great Value (Wal-Mart's store brand) peanut butters were linked to 425 cases of salmonella across the United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention officials believe this is the first salmonella outbreak involving peanut butter to occur in the United States. This article provides more information on the details of that recall.
  • Inadequate Tires: a Danger to Drivers
    Tire failure often plays a small or large part in auto accidents that cause serious injuries or death. Tire failure can occur in several different ways including tire blowout injury, sidewall zipper failure, and tread separation. In most cases, these malfunctions are the fault of the tire manufacturer. All of these can pose a possibly fatal risk to the driver.
  • Laws Protect Whistleblowers
    The whistleblowers of America are widely protected by many laws and are highly relied upon to bring injustices to the attention of lawkeepers. While many individuals who witness fraud or occupational concerns fear backlash from an employer or employees, each individual should understand and know that the law is on their side and be encouraged to come forward with the truth -- for the safety of others as well as themselves.
  • Learn and Protect Yourself From MTBEs
    Methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) is one of the various additives used to oxygenate gasoline and can be a severe side effect to individuals working in and around gasoline. Unfortunately, it can also affect an individual on their commute home from work while they sit in traffic as well as when they fill up their gas tank. It's important to know how to check and protect yourself from MTBE contamination.
  • Legal Issues of Crashworthiness
    Although there are many outside factors in a car accident, one factor that is often downplayed is the crashworthiness of the car. This refers to the car manufacturer and if the car was made to withstand an accident or not. A car that cannot endure impact from an accident can be the cause of injury to the passengers in the car.
  • Legal Rights When Exposed to Diesel Exhaust
    Thousands of Americans are at risk of being exposed to diesel exhaust, especially those who work in or around diesel exhaust such as railroad workers. For years, the risks of chronic exposure have been studied but disregarded by many, although diesel exhaust can be the cause of many conditions including cancer.
  • Legalities of a Trainer and Trainee
    While there are not many cases where an individual professional athelete has developed a lawsuit against a professional trainer or a professional coach, the law has recognized that a specific legal responsibility exists between these two parties. Additionally, what is more common is the legal responsibilities existing between a coach and a student athelete.
  • Liability in Bus Accidents Can be Confusing
    Although buses are deemed to be safer than cars, fatal accidents are wont to occur. However, some states still do not require buses to be equipped with seat belts. In the event of a bus accident, it is not always clear who is to blame. Often the driver may be at fault, but laws in some states can protect the drivers in the case of an accident. Public transportation is often run by a "Common carrier", which tends to be run by the government.
  • Options for Treating and Curing Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF)
    Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) is a crippling disease mainly found in patients with kidney failure. The disease has been linked to a dye known as gadolinium used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Presently, there is no specific treatment for NSF although several different types of cures have been tried. These consist of improving current kidney conditions, oral steroids, and physical therapy. However, the best treatment is prevention.
  • PCBs and Protecting Yourself From Them
    Polychlorinated Biphenyls, otherwise known as PCBs, are a mixture of compounds that were used as coolants and lubricants in transformers, capacitors and other electrical equipment because of their ability to insulate well without burning off easily. However, PCBs can cause an array of side effects ranging from the mild - such as acne and rashes -- to the severe, which includes neurobehavioral and immunological in children.
  • Rare and Serious, Mesothelioma is a Dangerous Disease
    Mesothelioma is a rare lung type of lung cancer usually associated with exposure to asbestos. It has a long latency period which means that people who are exposed to asbestos usually do not have the disease show up for 20 to 40 years.
  • Risks Involved in Construction Site Accidents
    Millions of individuals are injured in construction site accidents every year, with many unable to return to work for a considerable period of time if ever. Understanding the causes and risks associated with construction site accidents can greatly help with recovery as well as prevention and aid in gaining due compensation.
  • Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
    When an individual goes to work each day, they expect to command a certain amount of respect, whether they be a woman or man, married, single, dating, etc. It is illegal for an employer to pressure an employee into doing sexual acts for promotions or favoritism in the work place.
  • Silicosis Litigation on the Rise
    Silicosis is an incurable lung disease condition, similar to mesothelioma cancer, in which individuals mining crystalline silica and breathing in the dust can become infected and die within only a few years.
  • Snowmobile Accidents: A Growing Risk
    As snowmobiling becomes increasingly popular, individuals should be aware of the risks associated with this sport. These risks can include drinking while snowmobiling or rising a snowmobile in unsafe conditions.
  • Substance Abuse and Its Relation to Traumatic Brain Injuries
    Often patients who have been hospitalized for a traumatic brain injury (TBI) leave the hospital still in pain or with depression. To combat these feelings, patients repeatedly turn to substances such as alcohol and drugs. However, when a patient is in the hospital with a substance abuse problem, the symptoms of that are so similar to the symptoms of a brain injury that the brain injury can be overlooked.
  • Surgerical Procedures Including Knee and Hip at a High
    As the active baby boomers and Generation X age, and with the growing medical technology in America, knee and hip replacements in individuals between 38 and 54 are on the rise. However, while medical technology now enables younger individuals to be fitted with prosthetic joints, infections and complications are still an extremely high risk when undergoing these two types of operations.
  • SUV Rollovers Pose Serious Auto Accident Risks
    Sports Utility Vehicles have the highest rates of death in rollover accidents. Despite these sobering statistics, the SUV manufacturers have done very little to raise the safety rating of SUVs. The most likely cause of death in a rollover accident is due to the roof not having enough support and crashing in. Even though the roof supports may appear stable, the actual amount of impact they can handle is very low and not be made well.
  • Symptoms of Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF)
    Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF) is a potentially fatal disease of the skin and inner organs. It is thought that there is a correlation between a dye called gadolinium used in MRI patients and NSF. However, this connection has only been found in patients who received the gadolinium dye but who also had mild to serious kidney diseases. Because this disease was only discovered recently, currently there is no definitive cure.
  • The Dangers of Cell Phones While Driving
    As cell phones have tripled in use over the last decade, so has their popularity. Individuals find cell phones to provide convenience to their lives, however, many individuals who use cell phones while operating a vehicle actually increase the risk of being involved in an accident. Several studies in recent years have discovered that cell phone use in automobiles can be deadly.
  • Trasylol Injections Linked To Stroke and Death in Patients
    Trasylol-aprotinin is an injectable drug administered to individuals usually undergoing heart surgery or kidney disease procedures. Trasylol controls the blood during these medical procedures. However, it was recently discovered that Trasylol's side effects may actually worsen the condition of patient's by causing them to develop heart disease, kidney failure, stroke or death.
  • Trasylol Manufacturer Removes Trasylol from Shelves after Increased Risk of Death Found
    Trasylol (or generically, Aprotonin) is a contradversial heart surgery drug. After studies in Canada linked Trasylol to a higher chance of death, however, the drug has been removed from marketing. Trasylol is used because it slows down the breakdown of blood clots during surgery. Bayer AG, the drug's German pharmaceutical firm, was faulted for not mentioning studies that said that the drug was more dangerous then other antifibrinolytic drugs.
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) and Motorcycle Injuries
    It is a well known fact that motorcycle accidents are one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries. Motorcyclists are often difficult for auto drivers to see and are therefore more susceptible to injuries than those driving the automobiles. Every study conducted has shown that the best preventative measure against severe injuries is to wear a helmet. However, even those who wear helmets are vulnerable to brain injuries from accidents.
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) and Sports Injuries
    Athletes make up a large part of the population suffering from brain injuries every year. Usually the brain injuries are from contact sports such as football, hockey, boxing, and martial arts. The main injury focused on is concussions, and many athletes receive multiple concussions. The dangers of multiple concussions are great and can be as severe as causing death. Even when the effect isn't fatal, brain damage can occur.
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries and Memory Loss
    Patients who suffer from traumatic brain injuries often also suffer from memory loss. This condition could be very temporary, but it could also be permanent. A brain injury where the brain is pushed against the edge of the skull, causing swelling which leads to temporary memory loss. Another type of brain damage is when the actual nerves are damaged, which causes permanent memory loss.
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries Resulting from Sports Participation: A Resource Guide
    Roughly 1.4 million Americans incur a traumatic brain injury each year, and one of the main activities that can lead to a brain injury is participation in sports. Understanding what resources are available to those affected by a sports-related traumatic brain injury can help to deal with the after effects of what can be debilitating injuries.
  • Traumatic Brain Injury and Its Effects on Balance
    Traumatic brain injuries can have a number of detrimental effects on those who incur them. One such effect can be seriously limiting an individual's balance and coordination.
  • Traumatic Brain Injury and Seat Belt Usage
    With car accidents causing thousands of traumatic brain injuries every year, it is important to understand what precautionary measures can be undertaken to prevent these horrible injuries. First and foremost, use of a seatbelt while driving can greatly reduce a person's risk.
  • Traumatic Brain Injury and the Military
    With traumatic brain injuries fast becoming one of the most common afflictions for servicemen and women returning from foreign conflicts abroad, understanding the causes and effects of these debilitating injuries can be of tremendous benefit to all involved, either those directly afflicted or friends and family.
  • Treatment Options for Victims of Traumatic Brain Injury
    A traumatic brain injury can be a life-altering or evening life-threatening event. Understanding the treatment options that are available to those who have suffered a traumatic brain injury will enable better recovery overall.
  • Trusting Your Money with Someone Else
    When someone is endowed with fiduciary responsibilities then they are responsible for another individual’s money and potentially investing those monetary funds. Fiduciary liability can occur for many reasons, for example if investment advice provided by a broker caused inappropriate loss based on what an individual asked for, the broker may be held responsible.
  • Underage Drinking: Are Your Children Sober?
    Learn About Underage Drinking From Our Interview with Philadelphia Lawyer Michael Monheit, Esq.
  • Uninsured Drivers and Car Accidents
    Despite the fact that it is the law to have sufficient insurance for a car, not everyone follows this law. Uninsured or underinsured drivers are becoming a bigger threat in the case of automobile accidents every year. If an underinsured or uninsured driver gets into a car wreck and is at fault, then they are liable for the costs of the accident, despite the fact that they don't have insurance.
  • United States FDA Bans Ephedra Use
    When individuals seek out dietary supplements, it is often assumed that the products commercially available on the shelves have been tested by the U.S. government's FDA and are safe to consume. However, the because of a dietary supplement act, the burden of ensuring safety falls directly on dietary supplement manufacturers and the FDA cannot interfere whether they would like to or not.
  • What a Social Host Needs to Know Before Serving Their Guests
    Many people enjoy a party or wedding where alcohol is served and the ability to let go after a long week is provided. However, when an individual consumes too much alcohol and goes on to cause a car crash in which they or others are harmed, the fault of the accident falls on the shoulders of the party's host under social host liquor liability laws, which many individuals are unaware of.
  • What is ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) Doing About Shoulder Dystocia?
    A shoulder dystocia emergency during birth can have disastrous consequences for the baby if not handled properly. Since the baby’s head is already delivered but its shoulders are stuck behind the mother’s pelvis, there is a strong possibility of the baby dying from suffocation if too much time elapses and the shoulder dystocia is not resolved.
  • What is Salmonella?
    Salmonella is a common food-borne illness and that causes a condition known as salmonellosis. It can occur when a consuming a contaminated food item -- anything that is derived from an animal including meat and dairy. It is uncommon for salmonella to thrive in a high-fat, low-moisture environment such as peanut butter, which may have made the salmonella threat much worse as it came as a surprise.
  • Zetia Does Not Decrease Risk of Heart Attack
    Zetia is a cholesterol lowering prescription drug that uses another generic ingredient known as Vytorin. However, a study of the two drugs uncovered that while being more expensive than other more generic versions, Zetia and Vytorin did not lower cholesterol and were less likely to decrease the risk of heart disease and heart attack.
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