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December 22, 2023

FDA Warns of Elevated Lead Levels in WanaBana Applesauce Pouches

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an alert warning parents of elevated lead levels in WanaBana apple cinnamon fruit puree pouches. The FDAā€™s alert also applies to Schnucks and Weis brand cinnamon-flavored applesauce pouches. Due to the risks of lead consumption, the FDA advises against selling, …

December 22, 2023

Stark & Stark Welcomes New Associate Shayna Shorr, Esq.

Stark & Stark is pleased to welcome Shayna Shorr, Esq. to our Hamilton office. Shayna is a member of the Nursing Home Litigation Group, where she concentrates her practice on personal injury claims, medical malpractice, nursing home malpractice and litigation with emphasis on wrongful death, catastrophic injury, negligence, and abuse …

December 21, 2023

Creating the Perfect Winter First Aid Kit: Ensuring Your Safety is a Priority

The winter holidays are a period filled with happiness, celebration, and a multitude of events. As you immerse yourself in the celebrations, itā€™s crucial to have a safety net readily availableā€”a first aid kit prepared for the winter season. Imagine it as your holiday superhero, prepared to handle small accidents …

December 21, 2023

Ensure a Safe and Joyful Holiday Season: A Comprehensive Guide to Childproofing

The holiday season is a time of wonder and delight, with shimmering lights, festive get-togethers, and the thrill of exchanging presents. For families with young children, itā€™s important to be extra cautious during this magical time. While you decorate your home and immerse yourself in the holiday spirit, itā€™s important …

December 20, 2023

Employer Responsibilities: Addressing Inappropriate Text Messages and Protecting Against Sexual Harassment Claims

Employers have a duty to investigate and take appropriate remedial action if an employee complains that another employee texted inappropriate pictures or messages, even if those text messages were sent after regular work hours. Both federal and state anti-discrimination laws define sexual harassment as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual …

December 20, 2023

2023 Year in Review: Do You Have a Class Action or Mass Tort Claim in 2024?

While the products we buy are supposed to be safe for their intended use, this isnā€™t always the case. Companies sell dangerous and defective products, and these products often lead to seriousā€”and sometimes fatalā€”illnesses and injuries. At Searcy Denney, we are committed to holding companies responsible, and we have recovered …

December 19, 2023

Does Health Insurance Cover Car Accidents?

When you need medical care after suffering injuries in a car accident, the process of paying the medical costs can be a little confusing, depending on which party is at fault for the crash. Ultimately, though, the initial payments for your medical care should come from your own health insurance. …

December 19, 2023

$1 MILLION DRAM SHOP CASE PRE-SUIT, POLICY LIMIT SETTLEMENT

The Haggard Law Firmā€™s Michael Haggard and Kimberly Wald obtained a $1 Million pre-suit policy limit settlement in a dram shop case in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The names of the parties involved are confidential per the terms of the settlement. The victim, John Doe, was crossing a …

December 19, 2023

Determining Liability in Multiple-Car Collisions

Determining liability in multiple-car collisions can be a challenging process. Investigators must consider the eyewitness testimony of several people, as well as the projected path of each vehicle involved. Such investigations are important because they help to determine fault, which affects the ability of injured victims to seek compensation. Although …

December 19, 2023

Proving Fault in Slip-and-Fall Accidents

AĀ slip-and-fallĀ accidentĀ can happen just about anywhere and at any time. The victim may suffer serious injuries as a result of theĀ negligenceĀ of another person. According to the World Health Organization, 37.3 million people across the globe are hospitalized yearly due to aĀ fallĀ injury. These people most commonly experience severe bodily harm in the …

December 19, 2023

Understanding Insurance Settlements

Most people donā€™t give much thought to how insurance policies work until they find themselves needing to be compensated by one. It is only when you are in pain and staring at a mountain of medical bills that this information becomes important. That is also when you learn that dealing …

December 19, 2023

Dangers of Truck Driver Fatigue

The dangers of truck driver fatigue can include the driverā€™s losing control, failing to notice stop signs or stop lights, drifting out of a lane, or not reacting to a hazard ahead in time to stop or avoid it. Any of these issues could lead to a devastating crash with …

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