According to a study recently published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, at least 45.8 percent of physicians in the United States suffer from at least one symptom of burnout. The findings – which are not specific to any particular specialty or discipline – raise serious concerns about patient safety. Previous studies have indicated that … Read More »
Study Indicates TBI Symptoms Can Persist for Years
Posted On: August 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Serious InjuriesDoctors have long known that traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can have serious, even debilitating effects. Until recently, the belief was that these effects were relatively short-lived and would fade with rest. A recent study indicates, however, that the effects of a traumatic brain injury can last for years. The study examined 500 veterans of the … Read More »
Companies Not Reporting Defective Products
Posted On: July 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Product LiabilityAn alarming report by the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) indicates that many companies may not be reporting when their products have defects that can cause serious injuries. According to a recent CPSC study, the number of companies fined for failure to report product defects appears to be growing. In 2010, the CPSC … Read More »
CPSC Moves for Magnet Recall
Posted On: July 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Product LiabilityOfficials at the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have filed an administrative complaint requesting that a company making powerful magnet desk toys for adults issue a recall of its products. According to the CPSC, Buckyballs, manufactured by Maxfield and Oberton, children have ingested the toys and suffered serious injuries, including intestinal blockages. The problem … Read More »
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents on the Rise
Posted On: July 1, 2012 | Categorized as: Motor Vehicle AccidentsIn recent years, the number of fatal automobile accidents across the United States has declined. Unfortunately, the number of fatal motorcycle accidents has increased. According to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), from 2002 to 2010, the number of fatal motorcycle crashes in the United States rose from approximately 3,200 to … Read More »
