Health problems contribute to bankruptcy
June 16, 2009 A study from The American Journal of Medicine indicates that medical bills contributed to nearly two out of three bankruptcies in America, according to The New York Times. Read More
Month: June 2009
Boating Safety
June 16, 2009 More than 5,000 boating accidents occurred in 2007, according to the U.S. Coast Guard, with 215 accidents occurring in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Unfortunately, many of these accidents could have been prevented with proper training. To avoid a boat accident next time you go out on the water, follow these safety … Read more
Asthma Medications Associated With Drug Injury
The AP (6/13) reported, “Federal health officials are requiring new labels on popular asthma drugs like Merck’s Singulair [montelukast] that highlight language about suicidal behavior, depression and anxiousness seen in a small number of patients.” Specifically, the “alert will be in a section known as ‘precautions’ and advise doctors to use ‘special care’ when prescribing … Read more
Two women hurt in Pennsylvania motorcycle accident
June 4, 2009 A 46-year-old woman was crossing the street at Lititz Pike with her two children, when she was involved in a Pennsylvania motorcycle accident on Monday night, according to WCAL News. The 33-year-old female motorcyclist was driving her motorcycle when she failed to see the woman crossing the road and hit her in … Read more
Baby stroller recall the result of faulty brakes
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (6/3, Penzenstadler) reported Bugaboo announced a baby stroller recall Tuesday because they have faulty brakes.
FDA warns of risk of serious drug induced liver injury with propylthiouracil
Dow Jones Newswires (6/4, Dooren) reports, “The Food and Drug Administration warned doctors Wednesday about the risks of serious liver injury seen with propylthiouracil, a drug used to treat overactive thyroid glands or Graves’ disease.” The agency “said it saw an increased risk of liver injury with propylthiouracil when compared with methimazole.” Amy Egan, the … Read more
Congress passes credit card law
To help reduce the growing rate of America’s credit card debt, which reached $973 billion in 2008 according to the Baltimore Sun, Congress passed a new credit card law to help control penalty fees and misleading “teaser” rates credit card companies use to lure cardholders. Read More.
Arizona officials encourage parents to search for strangulation hazards after child dies.
The Arizona Republic (6/1, Ferraresi) reports, “In the wake of last week’s accidental death of 4-year-old Exodus Tyson, officials from the Phoenix police and fire departments encouraged parents to patrol their homes to remove the rarely-noticed hazards that easily lead to tragedy.” Phoenix Deputy Fire Chief Frank Salomon “said incidents include children found suffocating on … Read more
NHTSA says car accident infant safety has improved, while safety declined for older children.
The South Florida Sun-Sentinel (5/29, Lade) reported, “A new report issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found the number of motorists securing youngsters under 1 year of age and under 20 pounds in rear-facing car seats had ‘increased significantly’ over the last year, researchers said, rising from 72 to 79 percent between 2007 … Read more
Prom and Graduation Season
The memories that you create during this exciting time should be good ones, filled with fun and friends, so please don’t include drinking in your celebrations. Our law firm has seen firsthand the devastating consequences of underage drinking and drinking and driving, so I encourage everyone to enjoy the end of the year without alcohol.
