Last summer, the Kansas Supreme Court issued an opinion in the case of Hilburn v. Enerpipe, Ltd., 442 P. 3d 509 (2019) which invalidated the Kansas statutory cap on non-economic damages in personal injury cases. Non-economic damages include damages for pain, suffering, disfigurement, mental and emotional distress that are not easily calculated in monetary terms. […]
Injured in a Boating or Jet Ski Accident?
Boats and personal watercraft like Jet Skis, Waverunners and Sea-Doos can be fun, but they can be dangerous. A collision or a malfunctioning watercraft that crashes can leave a boater and passengers injured, unconscious and in danger of drowning. Accidents we have seen involved: Operator error Improper training Operating under the influence of drugs/alcohol or […]
Recirculated Air in Buildings During COVID-19: Lessons Learned in Silicon Valley
The COVID-19 pandemic has taught us the importance of hand washing, wearing masks and watching the exponential growth curves of this disease. But there is much we do not know. One concern that has not been addressed is the hazard danger associated with recirculated air in office and manufacturing buildings. We first encountered the […]
Recycle Your Pacemaker
Encouraging news from a New England Journal of Medicine article finding that the infection risk associated with resterilized pacemakers does not differ significantly from the infection risk seen in new pacemakers. Used pacemakers are safe to use but you won’t see them recycled in the U.S. because the FDA, at the insistence of the pharmaceutical […]
Lenox Tea Kettles Causing Severe Burn Injuries
Popular Lenox tea kettles are currently being recalled due to a risk of severe burn injuries to consumers. These 2.5-quart tea kettles by Lenox are being recalled by Continuum. Apparently, they can expel hot water during use, which poses a significant risk of burn hazard to users. Currently, about 56,000 of these tea kettles are […]
