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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging parents to immediately stop using homeopathic teething tablets containing belladonna because they pose an unnecessary risk to infants and children. The agency has confirmed that certain homeopathic teething tablets have inconsistent amounts of the toxic ingredient belladonna, which is a poisonous plant in the nightshade family […]

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This Sunday, fans across the country will gather to cheer on their favorite team in the 51st Super Bowl. In preparation for these celebrations, which often involve alcohol, local safety officials have teamed up with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to remind the public that Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk. This latest […]

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Traffic deaths have decreased seven percent in states that require ignition interlock devices for first-time drunk driving offenders, according to a recent study conducted by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Interlock devices require a driver to blow into a small tube to start the vehicle. The device checks for any traces of alcohol […]

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After years of waiting, veterans who were exposed to contaminated water while at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina may now be eligible to receive veterans’ disability benefits.The Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) has updated is regulations for presumptive service connection to include eight diseases associated with exposure to contaminates in the base’s water.The VA considers […]

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A new report released in January showed that Florida is one of the most dangerous states for pedestrians, according to Smart Growth America, a national advocate for smart development. The report, titled “Dangerous by Design” reveals that between 2005 and 2014, there were 46,149 pedestrians killed by cars while walking, which equals 13 people per […]

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On Jan. 11, Volkswagen agreed to plead guilty to three criminal felony counts and pay $4.3 billion in criminal and civil penalties to settle its diesel emissions scandal in which 590,000 U.S. vehicles were equipped with defeat devices to cheat emissions testing.The $4.3 billion includes $1.5 billion to settle civil claims and $2.8 billion in […]

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Attorney Gary Paige has been recognized by Courtroom View Network (CVN) as Engle Plaintiff’s Attorney of 2016 after establishing an undefeated record and recovering more than $80 million in damages last year. CVN is a provider of web-casting video of courtroom civil trials. Last year, it recorded 40 Engle progeny trials involving litigation against large […]

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Although many motorcycle accident s are caused by a negligent motorist, some are the result of a dangerous road hazard. Because motorcyclists lack many of the traditional protections of a passenger vehicle, they are especially susceptible to imperfections in the road or other vehicles swerving to avoid a road hazard. If an accident was caused […]

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A “whistleblower” is someone who reports their employer’s violation of the law. It could be a breach of the employee’s right individually or a violation of a general law, such as breaking environmental laws or committing fraud against the government.Whistleblower Rights Against RetaliationBecause the government wants to encourage employees to report legal violations, those who […]

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In December 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a safety communication confirming that the use of the type 2 diabetes medicine pioglitazone may be linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer.Pioglitazone is marketed as Actos, Actoplus Met, Actoplus Met XR, Duetact and Oseni. These medications are used to control blood glucose […]

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