The FDA states they are responsible for US drug safety According to its official website, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for “assuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs”, among other things. Having an agency responsible for ensuring drug safety should mean that medications approved for public use are safe; however, that may not necessarily be the case. In fact, there is increasing evidence that the FDA might actually… read more →
Personal injury lawsuits can take months or even years. In the meantime, you may be unable to work, and could even find yourself faced with unusually high medical bills. To ease their financial burden, many people take out lawsuit loans. These loans allow people to have cash right away, and are not payable until there is a settlement. This practice has its advantages and disadvantages, which is why you should carefully weigh the pros and… read more →
A personal injury lawsuit involves many steps, one of which includes having your deposition taken. Being deposed can be stressful for good reason, as the goal is to obtain information that could actually weaken your case. That doesn’t have to happen if you are prepared for your deposition-here are some things you can do to help turn the tables and make it beneficial rather than harmful. Prepare For Your Deposition in Advance If you are… read more →
In some cases, it takes hundreds of incidents before a product defect is investigated. Other times, it only takes one, as is the case with an investigation currently underway on the 2015 Jeep Cherokee. A single vehicle fire caught the attention of officials from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), who are now looking into the matter further. Margareta Knoos of La Jolla, California purchased a brand new Jeep Cherokee from the Perry Dealership… read more →
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) requires automakers to report information about warranty claims that affect consumer safety. Honda Motor Company was recently fined $70 million for failing to report information on over 1,700 death and injury claims related to defects in vehicle airbags. The fines are actually two separate ones of $35 million each, the maximum amount currently allowed under U.S. law. The first fine was ordered for Honda’s failure to report 1,729… read more →
