The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) just issued a press release about a recall of Regency Fireplace Products Gas Stove Fireplaces due to explosion and injury hazards. According to the CPSC, the models involved in this recall are the Regency Ultimate direct vent gas stove fireplaces (models U37 and U39). Apparently, the pressure release system […]
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Who is Responsible When a Patient Files a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death suit can be brought by the estate of a patient who was the victim of medical malpractice. The estate can be awarded damages for the negligence of the hospital or medical professionals involved in the patient’s death. In these types of cases, there can be multiple parties who engaged in negligent conduct […]
Distinguishing Between Wrongful Death and Survival Actions
If you have lost a loved one as a result of the negligent conduct of another party, you can be compensated under the law. There are two paths to recovery in California after a family member dies as a result of negligence: a wrongful death lawsuit and a survival action. Each cause of action has […]
Harbor Freight Recalls One Million Chainsaws
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently issued a press release about the recall of over one million chainsaws by Harbor Freight Tools. According to the CPSC, these chainsaws are under recall due to a serious injury hazard. The chainsaws involved in the recall are Portland, One Stop Garden and Chicago Electric 14 inch electric […]
Motorcycle Helmet Use Proven to Lower Risk of Cervical Spine Injury
New findings published in the Journal of Neurosurgery could result in a greater push toward mandatory motorcycle helmet use while riding. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics in Madison found that contrary to prior claims that helmet use is ineffective in preventing cervical spine injuries (CSI) in a crash, using a helmet […]
