On Sunday, July 26, 2015, The Tennessean ran a story about an accident on a swing ride in Bowling Green Kentucky. The details were limited, but we know that 12 people were treated for injuries, and the chances are good that some of those 12 were children. The ride, called “the Jitterbug,” tipped over on [...]
For diabetics, modern insulin therapy has been a godsend. New drugs have eliminated the weight gain associated with diabetes, and modern delivery devices have eliminated the need for daily sugar level tests. However, these new methods come at a high cost, and not everyone can afford modern insulin therapy. There is no generic version of [...]
Columbus, Ohio-based ice cream manufacturer Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams has stopped production for the second time since April due to listeria contamination. This shutdown comes on the heels of Texas-based Blue Bell Creameries shutdown in April after 3 deaths were related to listeria-contaminated products. In both cases, the source of listeria contamination is unknown. However, [...]
Around midnight of July 1st into July 2nd, a CSX freight train carrying toxic chemicals derailed and caught fire in Maryville, Tennessee. The train was carrying liquid petroleum (propane) and a chemical called acrylonitrile, which is used to manufacture plastics. The derailment and ensuing fire had emergency responders racing to the scene. Firefighters were on [...]
If you were injured because of someone else’s negligence – say, at work or in a car crash – and you decide to pursue a lawsuit, you’ll have to undergo an independent medical examination, or IME. Many people think that seeing their own doctors after an accident will suffice – but the insurance company won’t [...]
The TriStar Skyline Trauma Center was placed back on provisional status for another year by the Tennessee Board of Licensing Health Care Facilities, after inspectors published a report citing numerous failures by the staff. According to The Tennessean, Skyline fared poorly when it came to people with traumatic brain injuries, claiming that a number of [...]
Big trucks on the road make people sit up and pay attention. The sheer size of these vehicles makes them noticeable – which is a good thing, because that size has an impact that you may not be aware of. Big rigs are, well, big. Fully loaded, these trucks can weigh upwards of 80,000lbs. That’s [...]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has fined Graco Children’s Products $10 million for failing to recall defective children’s car seats in a timely manner. The affected seats had defective buckles that could prevent release in the event of an accident. The company will pay $3 million in fines while the remainder of the money [...]
After receiving eight complaints from consumers, Kraft Foods Group has issued a voluntary recall of around 242,000 cases of Original flavor Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner. The affected cases may contain small pieces of metal that could cause serious soft tissue injury if consumed. Check your pantry The recall affects 7.25oz boxes of the Original [...]
A recent lawsuit filed in New York is making national headlines. An investigation led by New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman discovered that herbal supplements sold by major retailers were misleading and mislabeled, and in some cases were causing harm to purchasers. Supplements sold at Walmart, Target, GNC, and Walgreens were lab tested and it [...]
