Posts by Bruce Plaxen
Mercedes Soft-Close Doors Can Cause Traumatic Amputations
Each year, car manufacturers are trying to innovate more and more with new technology. Mercedes-Benz is no different, especially with their soft-closing doors. However, these self-closing doors have turned out to be dangerous. As it turns out, the soft-close feature also causes harm to those who are trying to close the door. In October of…
Read MorePhantom Braking in Teslas Is Causing Car Accidents
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has received a plethora of complaints related to Tesla vehicles suddenly braking to avoid hazards that do not exist. The biggest concern is that this reaction can actually cause rear-end collisions and other crashes. The NHTSA is actively discussing consumer complaints with Tesla but there has not been…
Read MoreFDA Warns of Problems with Heart Pump; Patients Receive it Anyway
Eight years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found problems and concerns with the HeartWare heart pump. Even with this information, the pump was implanted into patients for years following. The problem was found back in 2014 and a warning letter was sent to the manufacturer by the FDA. However, this did not stop…
Read MoreDo Placebos Really Work?
When it comes to modern medicine, it is common for the use of placebos to be used in pharmaceutical trials. However, should a physician ever prescribe placebos for particular conditions like chronic back pain or depression? This is the current debate among many healthcare professionals. Researchers, in particular, believe that placebos are effective not just…
Read MoreSilver Spring Gas Explosion Leaves 100 People Homeless and 14 Injured
An explosion at the Friendly Garden Apartments complex on Thursday, March 3 is still under investigation by the Montgomery County Fire Department and county police, with assistance from federal authorities. Investigators did find a cut gas line, but there was a plumber working on the building at the time of the explosion, so authorities are…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do if My Child Is Hurt on a School Bus?
Due to the changes forced by the coronavirus pandemic, you probably have missed some of the common routines when getting your child ready for school. Maybe you enjoyed the quality time between you and your child as you walked him or her to the bus stop. The good news is that as schools begin to…
Read MoreDangerous Pacifiers Recalled for Choking Hazard
When you purchase a baby product you assume it is safe for your child. The last thing you would expect is for your baby to choke from using their pacifier. Mushie & Co announced in January, however, that it would be recalling its FRIGG pacifiers for this very reason. This announcement comes after over 200…
Read MoreFiling an Injury Lawsuit Under the Federal Tort Claims Act
When you are injured in a car accident with another driver, you can file a claim with that driver’s insurance company for the damages you sustained. If the insurance company refuses to pay, or if you suffered severe injuries, you may need to file a lawsuit in order to recover losses for your medical bills,…
Read MoreA Few of the Biggest Medical Malpractice Cases of 2021
When we hear the term “medical malpractice,” the assumption we make is that the physician has made a mistake for the first time in his or her career. The reality is that medical malpractice litigation is more common than we believe. The American Medical Association (AMA) reports that there are more than 34 percent of…
Read MoreWhat to Know Before Agreeing to a Settlement for a Car Accident in Maryland
Being in a car accident can be overwhelming. You may have to worry about covering medical expenses for your injuries, or filing a claim with your insurance company to deal with any damage done to your vehicle. With the additional stress, it can seem like a sigh of relief when the insurance company of the…
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