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Tens of thousands of vehicles are being recalled because of an issue that can be a detriment to safety in the event of a crash. The problem could make itself known when a side frontal collision takes place.  To make sure that your passengers are protected, please heed the recall directives if you own one… read more

The Food and Drug Administration has announced a proposal that has the potential to drastically alter the tanning bed market.  Specifically, the approval process would become more strict and attempts would be made to outline the risks of UV exposure to young people. First, the FDA wants to change tanning beds’ current designation as a… read more

A recent survey shines a light on a particularly disconcerting issue:  the tendency among parents to engage in distracting activities even while transporting children in a motor vehicle. 600 parents were queried as part of the survey, which hails from doctors at the University of Michigan.  Those parents were asked how often they engaged with… read more

The state of Connecticut may soon be taking an interesting approach to cutting down on texting and driving.  Distracted driving, including texting and talking on a cellphone at the wheel, is already illegal within the state, but some feel that more could be done to dissuade drivers from engaging in such behavior.  Lawmakers in the… read more

Presource Kits with a Filter and Anesthesia Circuit that has already been put together prior to distribution are being recalled by Cardinal Health.  Because this component has been assembled already, persons who remove the outer plastic without first taking apart the component could find pieces of plastic wound up stuck in the filter.  As the… read more

Regal and Buick LaCrosse vehicles of the 2012 and 2013 model years and eAssist-equipped Chevy Malibu Eco vehicles of the 2013 model year have been recalled by General Motors because of the potentially improper functioning of the Generator Control Module.  This could cause the battery to lose power over time, prompting the malfunction light on… read more

In The Recorder’s annual report of California’s top verdicts, four of the highlighted verdicts were obtained by Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP – the most by any law firm. The four jury verdicts total over $75 million and all are among the top 33 highest in the state in 2012. Last year, Panish |… read more

The dawn of summer heralds a time of backyard barbeques and increased usage of swing sets and kiddie pools.  But this time spent outdoors also means that certain hazards are going to make themselves known.  As Consumer Reports illustrates in a new report, these threats are nothing to take lightly, and there are certain steps… read more

Much research has been focused on the consequences of texting while driving and indeed any cellphone usage at the wheel.  But that’s far from the only distraction confronting modern drivers.  In fact, a new study takes a look at how dangerous it can be to drive with an unrestrained pet in the vehicle. The University… read more

This past Saturday, the annual meeting of the Pediatric Academic Societies took place in New York, and some of the research that was presented looked at the prevalence of texting and driving among teenagers. Members of the Cohen Children’s Medical Center presented the findings, which analyzed data made available through the Centers for Disease Control… read more

In California, police take cellphone driving violations seriously.  Just last month, agencies across the state partnered to crack down on distracting behavior at the wheel, with numerous tickets handed out to drivers caught texting or talking on their phones.  In California, enforcement is easier because current law bans all handheld cellphone usage, not just texting…. read more

More results are filtering in from the California-wide distracted driving crackdown that took place throughout the month of April.  Police with the city of South San Francisco reportedly issued 343 tickets for distracted driving violations, with many of those citations directed toward persons using their cellphones to either text or talk.  Even though hands-free phone… read more