On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 30, 2015 | Asbestos
Despite the Occupational Health and Safety Administration stating that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure for any type of asbestos fiber, the use of the substance is still legal in the United States. There are many different individuals who have been exposed...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 29, 2015 | Product Liability
New technology is always exciting, but what happens when it becomes deadly? Recently ABC investigated the safety risks associated with automobiles with keyless ignitions. In June of 2015, two individuals died from carbon monoxide poisoning after the key fob was...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 28, 2015 | Asbestos
Although contained, the Butte Fire in California still threatens the lives of individuals returning to their homes–or what is left of their homes. While the threat might not pose as immediate of a threat to individuals as the flames of a fire, the debris left...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 27, 2015 | Product Liability
General Mills has recently recalled about 1.8 million boxes of gluten-free Cheerios boxes due to the possible presence of wheat. Both Original and Honey Nut flavors are at risk. The “undeclared allergen” could seriously affect those with wheat allergies,...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 26, 2015 | Veterans' News
Did you know that veterans make up three out of ten mesothelioma deaths in the United States? Mesothelioma, a fatal cancer known to be caused by asbestos exposure, has affected individuals within all branches of the U.S. Military. After a veteran has been diagnosed...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 23, 2015 | Asbestos
Home renovation hazards have been a frequent topic of discussion lately, both in the news and on this blog. One of the most dangerous hazards is often underappreciated: Exposure to asbestos. In homes that contain asbestos, demolition and renovation projects can...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 22, 2015 | Defective Medical Devices
If you have received an aortic heart valve implant, you may be at high risk of having a stroke. Bioprosthetic aortic valves, which are made from cow, pig, or human tissue, have been discovered to increase the risk of stroke when they malfunction. They do not always...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 20, 2015 | Dangerous Medical Drugs
Sleeping aids can cause a number of problems for users: drowsiness, agitation, and sleep walking are just a few. But did you know that it is also likely to send you to the emergency room? It has been revealed that the number of emergency room visits due to sleeping...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 16, 2015 | Asbestos
We see it all of the time: homeowners updating their houses with beautiful remodeling projects. But what happens when those projects become fatal situations? Many people do not stop to think that asbestos might be present in those old materials they are disturbing...
On behalf of Brayton Purcell LLP | Oct 15, 2015 | Arbitration
Without knowing it, you have probably agreed to a company’s arbitration clause when accepting their terms and conditions. When agreeing to arbitration you waive the right to sue if a dispute arises. Instead, your dispute is heard by a third party arbitrator who...
