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First posted on November 14, 2011 by
Casey Gerry Files Lawsuit on Behalf of Man Seriously Injured at Reno Air Show
Marking the second lawsuit filed in the aftermath of the
deadly crash at the Reno Air Show
last September, Casey Gerry and the
Law Office of Mathew Sharp
in Reno recently filed suit in the
Second Judicial District Court of the State of Nevada
on behalf of an injured Ukiah, California man who
lost an eye in the accident
.
The lawsuit stems from the catastrophic Sept. 16 crash of a World War II-era P-51D Mustang fighter plane – known as "The Galloping Ghost" -- during air races at Reno/Stea ...
The lawsuit stems from the catastrophic Sept. 16 crash of a World War II-era P-51D Mustang fighter plane – known as "The Galloping Ghost" -- during air races at Reno/Stea ...
First posted on August 8, 2011 by
36 Million Pounds of Ground Turkey Recalled
In the third largest meat recall in history , meat industry giant Cargill Inc. has recalled 36 million pounds of ground turkey , following a California death and at least 78 salmonella illnesses nationwide .
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the Class I recall -- the highest health risk -- late Wednesday, and says it is for all fresh and frozen ground turkey products produced at Cargill’s Springdale, Ark. plant.
Specific products on the recall list include"chubs" of fresh an ...
First posted on August 5, 2011 by
Ground Turkey Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
An outbreak of
Salmonella poisoning
linked to
eating tainted ground turkey
has resulted in a death, according to a spokesman for the
California Department of Public Health
(CDPH).
The fatality occurred in the Sacramento area, said Mike Sicilia, CDPH spokesperson. Another five Californians are ill due to Salmonella, a bacteria that may enter the digestive tract via contaminated food.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a total of 77 people i ...
The fatality occurred in the Sacramento area, said Mike Sicilia, CDPH spokesperson. Another five Californians are ill due to Salmonella, a bacteria that may enter the digestive tract via contaminated food.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a total of 77 people i ...
First posted on July 18, 2011 by
Who Gets Mesothelioma: Your Genes Play a Part
Some mesothelioma researchers are proposing a
genetic component
to this aggressive cancer long associated with asbestos. At the
Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation
’s 2010 International Symposium, Jill Ohar MD of
Wake Forest School of Medicine
reported on research that supported the possibility that
people who develop mesothelioma may have a genetic susceptibility
.
Between 1940 and 1980, asbestos was an extremely common material in American industry, used in shipbuilding, aircraft fabricat ...
Between 1940 and 1980, asbestos was an extremely common material in American industry, used in shipbuilding, aircraft fabricat ...
First posted on July 15, 2011 by
The Costs Of Car And Motorcycle Accidents
Vehicle crash-related injuries and fatalities in the US cost the economy
$99 billion
in medical care and lost productivity every year. A recent study by the US Centers for Disease Control
(CDC)
found that medical costs account for about $17 billion, and the balance,
$82 billion, reflects lost work hours and productivity
. That figure breaks out to nearly
$500
per year for every licensed driver in the US.
Deaths and non-fatal crash injuries for drivers and passengers in cars and light trucks cos ...
Deaths and non-fatal crash injuries for drivers and passengers in cars and light trucks cos ...
First posted on July 13, 2011 by
Asbestos Tsunami in Asia
A recent study warns that deaths from
mesothelioma
, asbestosis, and asbestos-related lung cancer will
increase dramatically in many Asian countries
over the next 20 to 30 years. Researchers writing in the
Asian Pacific Journal of Respirology
note that Asian countries account for
64 per cent of the world’s current use of asbestos
. These same countries now account for only 13 percent of asbestos-related deaths in the
World Health Association’s
mortality data. The study predicts that governments ...
First posted on July 7, 2011 by
Major Flaws in Toyota’s Response to Safety Issues
An expert panel commissioned by Toyota to examine its
response to complaints of sudden acceleration
in its vehicles found that the
company lacked clear procedures
for dealing with safety problems, and that it tended to
dismiss customer complaints
. The report noted that Toyota’s skepticism about customers’ reports and its defensive responses to government inquiries undermined its ability to identify the mechanical causes. Recent safety problems required
Toyota
to
recall 14 million vehicles
. Be ...
First posted on July 5, 2011 by
The Summer Months Are Dangerous For Teen Drivers
The prospect of an inexperienced teen driver getting behind the wheel is unnerving at any time of the year. But during the summer it gets even more so, with recent data revealing that
deadly traffic crashes
peak for teens
during the hectic summer months
.
More than 7,300 teen drivers and their passengers died in traffic crashes between Memorial Day and Labor Day . Between 2005-2009, according to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ).
An average of ...
More than 7,300 teen drivers and their passengers died in traffic crashes between Memorial Day and Labor Day . Between 2005-2009, according to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ( NHTSA ).
An average of ...
First posted on June 17, 2011 by
Government Report Says Common Materials Pose Cancer Risk
After years of delays because of intense pressure from the chemical industry, the government added a total of
eight substances
to its
Report on Carcinogens
, a science-based document that
identifies chemicals and biological agents
that may
increase people's risk for cancer
.
Alarmingly, commonly used products such as nail polish, plywood and disposable cups and plates may pose a cancer risk, the report revealed.
Two potentially carcinogenic materials – formaldehyde and styrene – are commonl ...
Alarmingly, commonly used products such as nail polish, plywood and disposable cups and plates may pose a cancer risk, the report revealed.
Two potentially carcinogenic materials – formaldehyde and styrene – are commonl ...
First posted on June 9, 2011 by
6 Important Safety Tips for All Bicyclists
The
recent tragedy in
which one bicyclist was killed and another seriously injured when an out-of-control SUV veered off the road illustrates the
dangers inherent in bike riding
.
A forty-year-old biotech executive was killed and a 51-year-old YMCA CEO critically inured while cycling on a bike path alongside SR-56.
According to reports, an eastbound Ford Escape SUV careened over an embankment, crashed through a chain-fence and struck the pair of seasoned cyclists.
The accident happe ...
A forty-year-old biotech executive was killed and a 51-year-old YMCA CEO critically inured while cycling on a bike path alongside SR-56.
According to reports, an eastbound Ford Escape SUV careened over an embankment, crashed through a chain-fence and struck the pair of seasoned cyclists.
The accident happe ...
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