A nursing home injury is any form of physical, cognitive, psychosocial, or financial harm that a nursing home resident suffers. In many cases a nursing home injury is preventable and is, in whole or part, the result of nursing home malpractice. A nursing home injury which is caused by nursing home malpractice can be the […]
Darvon, Darvocet or propoxyphene recall information
Accidents at construction sites are, unfortunately, common occurrences across the U.S. The Department of Labor estimates that more than 150,000 construction-related injury accidents happen every year. Due to the nature of their trade, construction workers find themselves confronted by dangerous, unsafe work conditions sometimes on a daily basis. Serious injuries from construction site accidents occur […]
Falls in Nursing Homes Each year, an average nursing home with 100 beds reports 100 to 200 falls.1 About 1,800 older adults living in nursing homes die each year from fall-related injuries. Those who experience non-fatal falls can suffer injuries, have difficulty getting around and have a reduced quality of life.2 How big is the […]
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Summary, 2009
$4.85B Vioxx Settlement Announced
Toyota Motor Corp. has announced another large global recall for a variety of problems in the fuel systems of many different models. In the United States, Toyota said it will recall about 245,000 cars from its upscale Lexus line to inspect a fuel pressure sensor. The vehicles include the 2006 through 2007 Lexus GS300/350, the […]
GM is expanding a recall of some 2011 trucks and SUVs, including the 2011 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyon, to fix a problem that could cause the vehicle’s rear axles to lock. The recall now includes 26,751 vehicles. GM is telling owners not to drive the vehicles until the axle pin is replaced. The recall, […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked the company that makes the highly popular narcotic painkiller Darvon to pull the drug from the market because it can cause fatal heart rhythms. The FDA asked Kentucky-based Xanodyne Pharmaceuticals Inc to stop selling Darvon and Darvocet after new data confirmed fears that the active ingredient, propoxyphene, […]
Chrysler Group and Ford Motor Company both issued multiple recalls of trucks and SUVs to address steering, air bag, potential stalling problems, and electrical issues. According to the recall information, Chrysler has recalled more than 121,000 vehicles in two recalls involving the 2009 Dodge Journey crossover and the 2011 Ram 1500 pickup. The recall of […]