According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, hospital emergency rooms in the United States saw 198,000 toy-related injuries in 2020.  Some accidents are just accidents. Others happen when a manufacturer releases an unsafe product.  When a toy manufacturer's...

NY Senate Bill S9612 creates climate negligence for dangers to safety and health caused by fossil fuel activity.   The bill's sponsors say they wish to hold fossil fuel companies accountable for the harm they have caused and the harm they continue to cause.  63% of...

This year, New York banned the sale of clothing containing PFAS chemicals (per-and-poly fluoroalkyl substances). The bill goes into effect on December 31, 2023.  Multiple class action PFAS lawsuits are underway right now. Bloomberg Law reports that more than 6,400...

Dozens of bizarre and often dangerous challenges are posted on social media every year. If one of those challenges hurts a loved one, can you bring a wrongful death suit? What  In most cases, such a suit would be unsuccessful if you go after the social media...

Earlier this year, a woman sued cosmetics company L'Oréal with claims that its chemical hair straightening products put women at an increased risk of uterine cancer. Her lawyers drew a straight line from chemicals included in the straightening product formula to...

Recently a worker at a Queens grocery store was injured when his arm got caught in a meat grinder. According to news reports, the FDNY had to disassemble the machine to free him. Unfortunately, this isn't the first time this kind of thing has happened. In fact, this...

Traumatic brain injuries can have effects that last a lifetime. Teenagers who suffer sudden jolts, bumps, or blows that result in TBI may face a much longer road in overcoming the challenges set before them. While most TBIs result from athletics and related equipment,...

Christmas presents shouldn't come with a safety warning. Especially when the toys are meant for young children who can't read or foresee the dangers.A consumer safety organization has released its annual list of the most dangerous toys. In the past, their advocacy has...

Netflix is now showing a new documentary which might qualify for some as a horror film. The movie, entitled The Bleeding Edge, takes a closer look at the medical device industry. Medical devices can include anything from birth control implants, to knee and hip...

Whether you are training to be the next American Ninja Warrior or just staying in shape, beware of so-called "no-attachment" pull-up bars.These home exercise "as seen on TV" devices are potentially dangerous. Their key selling point - that they can instantly turn any...