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Approximately 96,000 Jardine cribs were recalled today due to product defects that have endangered the safety of babies using the cribs. The recall covers seven crib models, which are sold at Toys R Us and Babies R Us. It is the third crib recall for the company this year.

The defective cribs have been recalled due to the fact that slats have been breaking, creating a gap large enough to trap or strangle small children. Currently, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has received 31 reports of defects related to broken slats. Only two of the cases involved children getting trapped. Ten cases occurred because the baby broke the slats from inside the crib.

Last June, Jardine recalled 320,000 cribs. They recalled 56,450 more in January. Both of those recalls dealt with similar product defects. Due to instances such as these, the Consumer Product Safety Commission has been drafting new rules that will improve the safety of cribs. It may take another year before these rules take effect.

The recalled cribs were available for sale between September 2005 and April 2009. You can contact Jardine at 800-646-4106 to receive a credit for a replacement crib.

It is important to consult an experienced product liability lawyer if your child has been injured in a defective Jardine crib. You may be entitled to receive compensation for your child's damages.

If you have a product liability claim in the West Palm Beach, Florida area, please contact the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. today to schedule a consultation.

A tour bus carrying French tourists overturned on a California highway yesterday. At least five people were killed and many others were seriously injured in the bus accident. The bus was the only vehicle involved in the crash.

The bus crashed into a guard rail on a two-lane overpass headed southbound on U.S. 101. The accident occurred about 100 miles southeast of San Francisco. Four passengers were ejected from the bus. One flew over the side of the road and landed on railroad tracks 60 to 70 feet below the highway.

There were 36 passengers on the bus, and all but two were French tourists. Four of the injured passengers were children. Injured victims were transported to 8 local hospitals for treatment.

The fatal bus accident closed the highway in both directions for several hours. The bus was headed to Los Angeles, where the tourists were going to fly back to France.

Bus accidents often result in catastrophic, life-altering injuries. It is important to consult an experienced bus accident attorney if you have suffered serious injuries in a bus accident. You may be entitled to receive compensation for your damages.

If you have been involved in a bus accident in the Mobile, Alabama area, please contact the Law Offices of Long & Waite, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

A Denver pain management doctor currently faces two lawsuits -- one for medical malpractice and the other for wrongful death. In both cases, his errors led to cardiac arrest in the patients. One woman died, while the other suffered brain damage.

Dr. Daniel Brookoff administered trigger point injections of a pain medicine called Marcaine to both patients. The injections caused both women to experience a lack of oxygen to the brain. One woman suffered a heart attack and died. The other had a seizure and a heart attack, but ultimately survived. She suffered permanent injuries, including a brain injury that has affected her memory and multitasking abilities.

The lawsuit claims that Dr. Brookoff did not have the personnel, oxygen, cardiopulmonary resuscitative equipment, or defibrillators necessary to handle either situation. Furthermore, the plaintiffs have argued that Brookoff did not possess the proper pain management accreditation and did not make full use of the facilities at the hospital where he works.

In the medical malpractice suit, the victim is seeking compensation for loss of income, past and future medical expenses, and non-economic damages. It is uncertain how much compensation the deceased woman's widower is seeking in his wrongful death suit.

If you have a medical malpractice or wrongful death claim in the Denver, Colorado area, please contact the Law Offices of Burg, Simpson, Eldredge, Hersh, & Jardine, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

The district attorneys of nine California counties have asked the court to bar 74 vitamin manufacturers from selling their supplements until proper warnings are placed on the products. Currently, there is no warning that these products contain lead, a highly carcinogenic substance.

Attorney General Edmund G. Brown Jr. filed the original complaint, which argues that the vitamin manufacturers have not provided the warnings required by the Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986. The Attorney General is also asking the courts to impose a $2,500 a day penalty for each company that continues to violate the policy.

California law mandates that businesses provide a "clear and reasonable warning" when exposing consumers to substances that are known to cause cancer or reproductive harm. Lead, which is found in these vitamin supplements, has been proven to potentially damage the nervous system, especially in young children.

State officials discovered these violations last July when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released reports indicating that many multivitamin and mineral products contained excessive quantities of lead.

Manufacturers have an obligation to properly warn consumers about any hazardous or toxic substances in their product that may potentially cause harm. When they fail to do so, they are guilty of product liability and may be held accountable for their actions.

If you have a product liability claim in the Phoenix, Arizona area, please contact the Law Offices of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

Unfortunately, for many people attending the Coachella Music Festival in California this year, the most memorable event of the weekend did not come from a performance on stage. It came from a disturbing act of police brutality that most likely left the victim nursing serious injuries.

To be fair, the victim was guilty of inappropriate behavior at the festival. He was clearly inebriated and in his intoxicated state, decided to remove his wizard costume and prance around naked. However, the action taken by police was undeniably excessive and inappropriate. The victim's nakedness did not warrant the events that would ultimately transpire at the event.

At first, the three police officers on the scene were actually quite polite. Several times, they begged the man to put his clothes back on. They even handed him his wizard robe to make things easier for him. However, the naked wizard repeatedly made it clear that he did not intend to get dressed anytime soon. He kept throwing his wizard garb to the grass, shouting exuberantly that he would not get dressed to a rather large crowd cheering him on.

At some point, the police officers began to lose their cool. Once they put on their rubber gloves, the entire interaction took a turn for the worse. The police officers threw the naked wizard to the ground and proceeded to rough him up a bit. The naked man was not resisting, and he was naked. He was clearly not a threat to these officers. However, roughing him up, placing him in hand cuffs, and removing him from the festival wasn't enough for these officers, whose egos seemed to suffer serious damage from the incident.

One officer took out his night stick, but to his credit, he refrained from using it. Unfortunately, his partner failed to exercise the same restraint with his taser and proceeded to use it on the naked man upwards of about 10 times. Throughout the tasering incident, the naked man lay motionless on the ground. The entire incident was witnessed by hundreds of festival onlookers and was caught on video.

The three police officers involved in the incident will most likely face a massive personal injury lawsuit to compensate the naked man for any injuries he sustained due to the police brutality. Hopefully, these officers will be fired and face criminal discipline for their behavior as well.

There has been growing evidence that tasers should not be used by police officers at all. Taser International, Inc. has already faced several product liability and wrongful death lawsuits over their stun gun technology. On several occasions, individuals have suffered severe injuries and even death from excessive taser use.

If you have a personal injury claim in the Denver, Colorado area, please contact the Law Offices of Burg, Simpson, Eldredge, Hersh, & Jardine, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

This week, a Chicago jury awarded the family of Roger Czapski $13.7 million in a wrongful death lawsuit over his death in a 2004 auto accident.

Czapski was a 22-year-old car salesman at a local Chicago dealership. On August 4, 2004, he was sitting in the passenger seat of a BMW 530i that was being taken for a test drive by a customer. The customer was driving 95 mph, more than double the posted speed limit, on a busy suburban street when the vehicle hit another car.

As a result of the collision, the BMW was catapulted into a light pole, causing the car to explode. The driver and two backseat passengers survived the crash. Czapski did not. The driver was given a ticket for driving 40 mph over the speed limit at the time of the auto accident.

Defense lawyers for the driver of the BMW claimed that Czapski contributed to the negligent actions that led to his death by encouraging the driver to speed and allowing him to drive the car outside of the accepted test drive route. The jury did not feel the same way, and they ruled that the driver's negligent and reckless actions warranted a rather large damage award.

The calculation of damages in a wrongful death lawsuit is very complex. Therefore, it is important to hire an experienced wrongful death attorney to ensure that you receive fair compensation for the loss of your loved one.

If you have a wrongful death claim in the Chicago, Illinois area, please contact the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

A woman is still in the hospital after suffering a spinal cord injury on a flight over Texas last Friday night. The injury has left the woman paralyzed.

The woman was aboard Continental Flight 511 from Houston to McAllen, Texas. She went to go to the bathroom while the flight was experiencing considerable amounts of turbulence. She hit her head on the bathroom ceiling when the plane unexpectedly dropped due to the turbulence.

The woman spent the rest of the flight stretched out on the floor of the plane, waiting for paramedics to be able to treat her when the plane landed. She suffered a fractured spinal column and a fractured neck that has left her paralyzed from the chest down. She is scheduled to undergo a second operation to try and repair her condition. It is uncertain whether or not she will ever be able to walk again.

Continental Airlines asserts that the seat belt lights were turned on at the time of the injury. However, it is still unclear whether the light was turned on while the woman was in the bathroom or if she simply ignored the warning light and chose to use the bathroom at an unsafe time. Federal Aviation Administration officials are currently investigating the details of the incident.

If you have a spinal cord injury in the Beaumont, Texas area, please contact the Law Offices of Bush Lewis P.L.L.C. today to schedule a consultation.

The Department of Public Health extended Hartford Hospital's probationary period while they continue to investigate a series of claims filed against the hospital for health violations. Inspectors have documented approximately 30 health code violations at the hospital during 2008, many of which are likely to lead to hospital medical malpractice claims.

During its time on probation, Hartford Hospital may receive unannounced visits from state health inspectors. Outside agencies have also been brought in to review conditions at the hospital. Investigators have noticed several improvements over the past few months, including a reduction in patient falls and bedsores.

However, there have also been events that demonstrate that the hospital is a long way from providing the high standards of health care that is required of a major hospital in our country. At least 5 out of the 30 health code violations last year were considered very serious. The most egregious violation came when doctors sent a patient home with a 13 inch surgical instrument inside his abdomen.

Currently, Hartford Hospital is required to provide the Department of Health with a corrective plan every time a new violation is registered.

Hospitals have an obligation to provide their patients with levels of care that meet the reasonable standards set forth by the medical profession. When a hospital fails to live up to this standard, it is guilty of medical malpractice and the negligent health care professionals may be responsible to compensate injured victims for their damages.

If you have a medical malpractice claim in the New York City area, please contact the Law Offices of Silberstein, Awad, & Miklos, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

Faye Hall, a 40-year-old Memphis resident, was critically injured leaving Denny's after breakfast this past Sunday. As she was exiting the building, a large sign detached from the side of the building, causing the 2 story wall to which it was attached to collapse. Hall was buried underneath the debris.

When Hall was rescued from under the rubble, she was conscious but in critical condition. She was taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention. Surgery was performed on her that afternoon. She currently remains in critical condition.

Police officers have blocked off the adjacent streets while they try to figure out if the rest of the building is safe. Investigators currently do not know what caused the building's tragic collapse.

Property owners, including business proprietors, have an obligation to maintain safe conditions for guests on their property. When a property owner fails to take the steps to ensure a safe environment, he is guilty of premises liability and may be responsible for compensating you for any injuries you sustain.

It is important to consult an experienced premises liability lawyer immediately following your accident. These cases are often time sensitive, and your attorney will need to gather evidence from the accident scene before the unsafe conditions are altered by the property owner.

If you have a premises liability claim in the Jacksonville, Florida area, please contact the Law Offices of Hardesty, Tyde, Green, & Ashton, P.A. today to schedule a consultation.

Brittany Donovan, a 13-year-old girl from Pennsylvania, is suing Idant Laboratories, the sperm bank that provided her mother with the donation that led to her being born. Donovan was born with a genetic condition called X syndrome, which has left her with mental disabilities. Donovan claims that Idant Laboratories provided her mother with defective sperm, leading to her health issues.

Pennsylvania law will not allow Donovan to bring her lawsuit. They have a blood shield law, which prevents sellers of human bodily material from being held responsible for negligence in product liability lawsuits. Since New York does not have a similar law, Donovan is pursuing her case there.

Genetics tests have verified that Donovan received genetic defects from the sperm provided by her biological father. In order for her to win her case, she needs to prove that the sperm her mother received was unsafe and caused injury to her.

This is the first time a sperm bank has ever been sued for product liability. Many other sperm banks are concerned that if she wins her case, it will lead to many other similar lawsuits in the future.

It is important to consult an experienced product liability lawyer if you or a loved one has been injured from a defective product. You may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries.

If you have a product liability claim in the New York City area, please contact the Law Offices of Trief & Olk today to schedule a consultation.

A recent study published in the Journal of Emergency Nursing indicates that a blood screening, called an S-100B blood test, may be a safe and viable alternative to a CT scan for individuals who have suffered a brain injury. This blood test can be used to evaluate the severity of a brain injury and determine whether or not the blood-brain barrier (BBB) is functioning properly.

The blood-brain barrier acts as an entryway between brain tissue and peripheral circulation. After a brain injury, the BBB frequently will not function properly, which could limit the effectiveness of medication treating the brain.

After a brain injury, S-100B serum protein biomarker levels rise drastically. If the S-100B blood test is administered within four hours of a brain injury, it can accurately identify any abnormalities in the brain, including hemorrhages and skull fractures. This can lead to a significant improvement in brain injury detection, since CT scans appear normal in 95% of mild brain injury patients.

Brain injuries often result in serious health consequences that may severely impact the quality of your life. It is important to consult an experienced brain injury lawyer to find out if you are eligible to receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and reduced quality of life.

If you have suffered a brain injury in the Orlando, Florida area, please contact the Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. today to schedule a consultation.

Two teenagers were hit by an Amtrak train Tuesday night in southwest Washington. Both teenagers died in the tragic train accident.

The teenagers were standing on the northbound train tracks, waiting for a freight train to pass on the southbound tracks. They apparently did not notice the Amtrak train heading towards them on the northbound tracks.

The engineer of the Amtrak train sounded his whistle and hit his breaks in an attempt to warn the teenagers and avert the accident. However, they did not respond. Investigators suspect that they did not hear the Amtrak train's whistle due to the sound of the freight train roaring by them.

The Amtrak train was traveling at approximately 75 mph at the time it hit the two teenagers. The train accident occurred on private property owned by the railroad. Pedestrians are not allowed to cross the tracks. It is uncertain why the two teenagers were trespassing on these tracks or why they chose to stand on the train tracks at all. Most likely, Amtrak will face a wrongful death lawsuit in relation to the accident.

If you have been involved in a train accident in the Phoenix, Arizona area, please contact the Law Offices of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

In recent years, nursing home abuse lawsuits have increased dramatically due to a rise in the incidence of violent attacks among nursing home residents. Many of these acts of violence are perpetrated by criminal offenders and mentally ill residents housed in our nation's nursing homes.

A nonprofit nursing home residents' advocacy group based in Oklahoma has indicated that there are more than 1,600 registered sex offenders in nursing homes. The advocacy group has also documented over 60 rapes, murders, and assaults in nursing homes, all perpetrated by criminal offenders residing in these institutions.

Furthermore, a report put out by the Associated Press indicates that almost 125,000 non-elderly mentally ill adults lived in nursing homes in 2008. It appears that many nursing homes across the country are going to great lengths to fill empty beds. As a result, they are accepting residents that pose a threat to other residents, particularly those that are elderly and in poor health.

There are also quite a few elderly people in nursing homes with violent tendencies. Many of them suffer from Alzheimer's disease, magnifying the danger posed by these individuals to other residents. Several months ago, a resident of a Minnesota nursing home in his 90's body-slammed another resident, leading to his wrongful death. The man was a former professional wrestler who suffered from Alzheimer's, a combination that clearly puts the safety of other residents in jeopardy.

Nursing homes have an obligation to maintain a safe environment for their residents. When staff members fail to protect the safety of residents, they are guilty of nursing home neglect and must be held accountable for their actions. It is unacceptable for our elderly loved ones who need additional daily care to become victims of violent rapes, murders and assaults because the nursing home failed to properly screen their residents or staff members failed to prevent a violent outburst from a resident.

If you have a nursing home abuse claim in Tulsa or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, please contact Carr & Carr, Attorneys at Law today to schedule an initial consultation.

A 26-year-old female resident in Northwestern's medical training program has exposed hundreds of hospital patients and employees to tuberculosis, placing them all at risk of contracting the disease. The doctor-in-training has been on rotations at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Prentice Women's Hospital, Children's Memorial Hospital, and Evanston Hospital. Hundreds of patients have been placed at risk between November 2008 and April 2009.

It is still uncertain precisely how many people have been exposed to TB throughout the Chicago area hospitals, but at Children's Memorial Hospital alone, approximately 150 children and 300 employees may be at risk. At the moment, no one exposed to the resident, including her family, has tested positive for TB.

Northwestern is currently contacting and evaluating many other patients who may have been affected due to receiving medical care from the resident.

Hospitals have an obligation to maintain a sterile environment in order to prevent the needless spread of dangerous diseases and infections to the many patients in their care. When hospitals fail to provide a safe environment for their patients, they are guilty of premises liability and must be held accountable for their actions.

It is important to consult an experienced premises liability attorney if you have developed a serious illness or condition from a hospital's negligent upkeep of their facilities. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages.

If you have a premises liability claim in the Columbus, Ohio area, please contact the Law Offices of Robert W. Kerpsack Co., L.P.A. today to schedule a consultation.

Mrs. Grissom's Salads has issued a voluntary recall of some of their dips and spreads. The products that are part of the recall include cheese spreads, dips, and pimento cheese spread.

Mrs. Grissom's Salads recalled the products because the Worcestershire sauce used in making them contained anchovies. Anyone with a fish allergy who consumed these products would run the risk of a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.

The cheese dip products were sold at retail grocery and Dollar Stores throughout Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, and West Virginia. Kenneth Funger, CEO of Mrs. Grissom's Salads, announced that the company discovered the issue two days ago as part of a routine inspection of their Nashville processing plant.

After the many incidents of salmonella caused by the Peanut Corp. of America's gross disregard for public safety earlier this winter, it is refreshing to see the CEO of a food manufacturing company acting responsible when faced with a decision of whether to place human safety over profits.

If you have any of the defective products that are part of this recall, you can return them to the store where you purchased them for a full refund. If you or a loved one has suffered a serious allergic reaction to any of the defective Mrs. Grissom's Salads cheese spreads, you should contact an experienced product liability lawyer immediately. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages.

If you have a product liability claim in the Jacksonville, Florida area, please contact the Law Offices of Hardesty, Tyde, Green, & Ashton, P.A. today to schedule a consultation.

Genetech, the pharmaceutical company that manufactures Raptiva, has just announced a voluntary recall for their psoriasis drug due to the risk of developing a rare but serious condition from taking the dangerous drug. The Raptiva recall will take effect on June 8, 2009.

Raptiva has been linked to the development of a condition called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML), a progressive neurologic disease affecting the central nervous system. PML causes permanent impairment of neurologic functioning and in some cases leads to death. The disease usually develops in people who already have weakened immune systems before taking Raptiva.

Raptiva is a drug administered once a week by injection to adults suffering from moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. If you are currently taking Raptiva, you should contact your doctor immediately to discuss alternative treatment options.

There have already been at least three reported incidents of Raptiva patients dying after developing PML from taking the drug. It is uncertain how many other patients have been harmed.

If you have developed PML from taking Raptiva, you should consult an experienced pharmaceutical liability lawyer at once. You may be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries.

If you have a Raptiva claim in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area, please contact Stipe Injury Law today to schedule a consultation.

Ottawa County, Michigan has just passed a new law requiring dog owners to provide dog bite victims with information following the incident. The information exchanged must give the victim the dog's and owner's names, the dog's age, and its vaccine history. This information must be provided at the time of the dog bite incident.

Dog owners who fail to provide victims with this information will face a 93 day jail sentence and/or a $500 fine. If you leave the scene of your dog bite accident, you may also face an additional misdemeanor resulting in 93 days in jail.

The purpose of the law is to facilitate proper medical treatment after a dog bite injury so that the likelihood of contracting a serious disease from the dog is reduced.

If you have been injured in an attack by a dog, it is important to consult an experienced dog bite attorney at once. Often, injuries sustained in dog bite accidents are very severe and may lead to permanent scarring or disfigurement if not treated properly. You may be entitled to receive compensation for medical expenses and psychological trauma caused by your disfigurement.

If you have a dog bite claim in the Flint, Saginaw, or Lansing, Michigan area, please contact the Law Offices of Jay Trucks & Associates, P.C. today to schedule a consultation.

There is mounting evidence that Raptiva, a psoriasis drug manufactured by Genetech, may cause a rare brain infection in patients who take the drug. In October 2008, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) placed a "black box" warning on Raptiva. This is the FDA's strongest warning and is reserved for drugs that may cause life-threatening conditions.

This past February, the FDA went a step further and issued a public health advisory for Raptiva after receiving reports of several people developing progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) after taking Raptiva for three or more years. Three people have died from contracting PML after taking the defective drug.

PML develops as a result of a virus that affects the central nervous system, and it usually arises in people with weakened immune systems. PML can cause permanent damage to neurologic function and in severe cases, death. Symptoms of PML include unusual weakness, loss of coordination, changes in vision, difficulty speaking, and personality changes.

Raptiva is taken once a week by adults suffering from moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. The drug is injected into your body, and it suppresses T-cells, a part of your immune system, in an attempt to control psoriasis. By suppressing T-cells, Raptiva increases your vulnerability to infections.

The FDA is trying to take the appropriate steps to ensure that psoriasis patients understand the risks associated with taking this dangerous drug, and it is urging doctors to more carefully monitor patients taking Raptiva for symptoms of PML.

If you have developed PML or any other dangerous condition from taking Raptiva, you should consult an experienced pharmaceutical liability lawyer immediately. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages.

If you have a Raptiva claim in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area, please contact Carr & Carr, Attorneys at Law today to schedule a consultation.

The housing boom occurring between 2004 and 2006 led many builders and contractors to scramble for construction supplies. As a result, many builders began importing drywall from China in order to accommodate the increase in building needs.

It has recently become apparent that the Chinese drywall used in building and remodeling homes across the country is defective. It contains sulfur compounds that emit foul odors when exposed to heat and humidity. Furthermore, the sulfur gases released from the drywall have caused corrosion of many metal products found in these homes.

Many homeowners have found that their jewelry, metal picture frames, and silverware are tarnishing quickly after being cleaned. Others have experienced electrical problems with televisions, computers, and electrical wiring. Evaporator coils in air conditioners have also been affected, requiring many units to have these coils replaced.

The Florida Department of Health has tested the defective drywall and determined that it does not pose an immediate health threat. However, many homeowners are concerned that this problem will reduce their property values in an already depreciated housing market, making it virtually impossible to sell their homes.

The defective Chinese drywall has been used in 41 states, although the vast majority of complications associated with this defective product have occurred in the southeast, where many homes were either rebuilt or remodeled in recent years after several devastating hurricane seasons. Furthermore, the hot and humid climate in this region makes homes containing Chinese drywall more prone to emit sulfuric gases.

If you have experienced problems in your home as a result of defective Chinese drywall, you should consult an experienced defective construction attorney immediately to ensure that your rights are defended. Your contractor will most likely be responsible for replacing the defective material in your home.

If you have a defective Chinese drywall claim in the West Palm Beach, Florida area, please contact the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. today to schedule a consultation.

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte Stallworth has been charged with DUI manslaughter in an auto accident occurring on March 14. Stallworth hit a pedestrian, 59-year-old Mario Reyes, while driving his Bentley in Miami. His blood alcohol level was .126, well above the Florida legal limit of .08.

Stallworth surrendered to the court yesterday and is prepared to face the consequences for his involvement in this tragic pedestrian accident. If convicted, he may face up to 15 years in prison.

Reyes was trying to catch a bus after completing his construction crane operator shift at the time of the accident. He was not walking in the crosswalk. Stallworth flashed his lights at Reyes in an effort to warn him to move out of the way. He was driving about 50 mph when he hit Reyes. The speed limit was 40 mph.

The accident occurred at 7:15 a.m. Stallworth had been drinking at a club in the Fontainbleau throughout the night. Even if he is not convicted on DUI manslaughter charges, he will most likely still face a hefty wrongful death lawsuit for his drunk driving auto accident.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a pedestrian accident, it is important to consult an experienced auto accident attorney at once. You may be eligible to receive compensation for your damages.

If you have an auto accident or pedestrian accident claim in the West Palm Beach, Florida area, please contact the Law Offices of Ellis, Ged, & Bodden, P.A. today to schedule a consultation.

Evenflo, Co. announced a voluntary recall of two models of their high chairs today. They are recalling approximately 643,000 Envision high chairs and they have expanded a previous recall of 90,000 Majestic high chairs due to product defects that have led to injuries in young children.

The Envision high chairs were recalled because recline fasteners and metal screws on the sides of the high chair have been falling out, causing the seatback to fall off or recline at inappropriate times. Children have been falling out of the high chair, leading to bumps, bruises, and cuts on their head. Some children have also choked as a result of the detached hardware.

There have been 320 reports of defective Envision high chairs resulting in 19 head injuries and 35 other injuries. The recalled high chairs were sold in stores between December 2002 and April 2006 and include model numbers:

• 2891321
  
• 2891321A
  
• 2891333
  
• 2891351
  
• 2891351A
  
• 2891365
  
• 2891375
  
• 2891403
  
• 2891403A
  
• 2891466
  
• 2891466A
  
• 2891478
  
• 2891536
  
• 2891536A
  
• 2891573
  
• 2891586
  
• 2892351
  
• 2892351A
  

The Majestic recall expansion has occurred because plastic caps and metal screws on the sides of the high chairs have been falling out, causing the seatback to detach from the high chair. Children have been falling out of the high chair as a result. There have been 16 reports of defective Majestic high chairs resulting in five head injuries and five other injuries. The recalled models were manufactured between January 23, 2007 and December 31, 2008 and include model numbers:

• 3001395
  
• 3001395A
  
• 3001604
  
• 3001700
  
• 3001713
  
• 3001713A
  
• 3001732
  
• 3001733
  
• 3001742
  
• 3001742A
  
• 2001756
  
• 3001821A
  
• 3001840A
  
• 3001845
  
• 3001848
  
• 3001852
  

If your child is using any of these Evenflo high chair models, you should stop using them immediately and contact Evenflo to find out proper recall protocol. If your child has suffered an injury from using a defective Evenflo high chair, you should consult an experienced product liability lawyer immediately. You may be entitled to receive compensation for your damages.

If you have a product liability claim in the Columbus, Ohio area, please contact the Law Offices of Robert W. Kerpsack Co., L.P.A. today to schedule a consultation.

Nearly 35 million Americans use denture cream in association with wearing dentures. A recent report by researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center has linked denture cream to neurological problems caused by zinc poisoning. Unfortunately, since the major denture cream manufacturers such as Poligrip and Fixodent do not warn consumers of this risk, many Americans have unknowingly suffered serious side effects from zinc poisoning.

Symptoms of zinc poisoning include:

• Unexplained weakness
  
• Numbness
  
• Tingling in hands and feet
  
• Poor balance
  
• Lack of coordination
  
• Unexplained pain
  
• Weakness in the hands, arms, or legs
  
• Burning sensation
  
• Feeling of wearing gloves or socks when the skin is bear
  

If you use denture cream and have been experiencing any of these symptoms, it is crucial that you get a blood test immediately to determine if you are suffering from zinc poisoning. Severe levels of zinc poisoning can cause neuropathy, a serious nerve condition. If not diagnosed early and treated properly, zinc poisoning can lead to permanent injuries.

Denture cream manufacturers have an obligation to warn consumers about the potential dangers of their products. When they fail to do so, they may be responsible for compensating you for any damages suffered by their dangerous product. If you have suffered zinc poisoning from taking denture cream, it is important to consult an experienced product liability lawyer immediately.

If you have a zinc poisoning claim in the West Palm Beach, Florida area, please contact the Law Offices of Craig Goldenfarb, P.A. today to schedule a consultation.