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Injured by A Home Appliance? 5 Things You Need to Know

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 12:56:38 +0000

Almost 200,000 people are injured by a home appliance every year, and over 14,000 of those require hospitalization or die from their injuries. In most cases, everyone believes they are safe in their own home, and that the appliances will never cause them any harm. However, home appliances can cause serious injuries due to design flaws, manufacturing errors, the use of substandard materials, consumer abuse, the failure to follow operations instructions provided by the manufacturer, and using the home appliances for purposes not intended by the designer or manufacturer.

California Law When a Baby is Injured in a Defective Crib

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 11:46:22 +0000

Parents must make decisions every day regarding the well-being and safety of their children. Most parents believe that if a crib is on the market for sale, it has been tested for safety. When accidents happen, and children suffer injuries related to a defective crib, many parents are unsure where to turn after this tragic accident. Understanding who may be responsible for these manufacturing defects of a crib can help parents make better decisions regarding their next steps.

Pharmaceutical Errors and Your Legal Rights

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 04:32:03 +0000

Almost 7,000 different types of prescription medications are available in the United States. A medication or pharmaceutical error is defined as “any preventable event that may cause or lead to inappropriate medication use or patient harm while the medication is in the control of the healthcare professional, patient, or consumer,” according to the National Coordinating Council for Medication Error Reporting and Prevention.

Pharmaceutical errors related to medication are responsible for hundreds of thousands of injuries and fatalities each year. When there is a pharmaceutical error, patients can suffer ill effects, their condition can worsen by not receiving the correct medication, or they may even die.

Birth Defects Caused by Drug Side Effects: What Parents Need to Know

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 01:55:40 +0000

Discovering you are expecting is one of the most exciting and joyful times of a person’s entire life. However, just a few days or weeks after the big announcement, the excitement starts to wear off and the fear sets in. Do you have enough saved for paternal leave? Will you go to the hospital or have a home birth? What should you be doing now to set your child up for a safe and healthy life?

What You Need to Know About Child Car Seat Injuries

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:35:57 +0000

While we have an ever-increasing amount of technology to keep our children safe, at least 20 car seats were recalled in 2018 due to safety hazards.

Vaping Devices: When a Manufacturer Fails to Warn of Dangers

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 15:13:08 +0000

As more people have engaged in vaping with Ecigs, it has become the focal point of increasingly more research, revealing some surprising dangers.

Injured by Roundup? 5 Things You Must Know

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:35:50 +0000

The main ingredient in Roundup is called glyphosate, which humans can absorb into their bodies. This may cause several different types of cancers.

What Are the Dangers of Airbags?

Thu, 17 Nov 2016 03:53:00 +0000

Find out more about the dangers of airbags. Contact a car accident attorney at Silverthorne Attorneys to discuss your case. Consultations are free!

Dealing With Defective Smoke Alarms

Tue, 08 Nov 2016 09:23:55 +0000

Are you suffering from injuries due to defective smoke alarms? Contact a personal injury attorney at Silverthorne Attorneys. Consultations are free!

What to Do When Brakes Fail

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 05:18:47 +0000

Are you suffering from injuries due to faulty equipment? Contact a car crash lawyer at Silverthorne Attorneys to discuss you case. Consultations are free!

Car Seat Safety

Fri, 21 Oct 2016 05:18:48 +0000

Are you suffering from injuries due to an accident? Contact an injury lawyer at Silverthorne Attorneys to discuss your case today. Consultations are free!

Dangers of Defective Car Batteries

Thu, 06 Oct 2016 05:18:50 +0000

Are you suffering from injuries due to a defective car battery, brakes or tires? Read more about how these products can cause injuries & potential remedies.

Accident Lawyer & Car Door Latch Failure

Tue, 17 Mar 2015 06:48:28 +0000

Have you been in an accident due to car manufacturer error? Contact an accident lawyer at Silverthorne Attorneys today. Consultations are free!

The Affects of Prescription Drugs

Thu, 19 Feb 2015 08:03:29 +0000

Learn more about the affects of prescriptions drugs. Contact a personal injury lawyer at Silverthorne Attorneys today. Consultations are free!

Consumer Products That Fail Us

Wed, 11 Feb 2015 08:04:06 +0000

Are you suffering from injuries due to a product recall? Contact an injury lawyer at Silverthorne Attorneys to discuss your case. Consultations are free!