Nov 13, 2024 | Burn Injury, Defective Product, House Fire, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Product Recall
In recent months, GoveeLife issued a recall on more than 500,000 electric heaters due to a series of malfunctions that could pose significant safety risks. With the colder months approaching, many consumers rely on electric heaters for comfort and warmth. However,...
Nov 11, 2024 | Defective Medical Device, Defective Product, Personal Injury, Product Liability
The PowerPort, manufactured by Bard, a subsidiary of Becton Dickinson (BD), is a medical device designed to provide patients with reliable access to their veins for regular treatments. Such treatments include chemotherapy, IV medication, blood transfusions, and more....
Nov 8, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Oil and Gas Accident, Oil and Gas Incidents, Personal Injury
Gasoline vapor leaks are not only a major safety concern but also a source of hazardous benzene emissions, which can pose serious health risks to workers, nearby residents, and the environment. A recent incident at the Cenovus Lima Refinery, where a unit malfunction...
Nov 5, 2024 | Defective Drugs, Defective Product, Depo-Provera, Personal Injury, Product Liability
Depo-Provera, a widely-used injectable contraceptive, has offered a convenient birth control option for millions of women worldwide. Yet, while the drug’s appeal has long rested on its effectiveness and quarterly dosing schedule, serious side effects and long-term...
Nov 1, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Chemical Plant Accident, Explosion, Personal Injury, Workplace Injuries
In a recent legal development, the U.S. government reached a settlement with Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) regarding a high-profile chemical fire that captured national attention in 2019. The fire, which originated in one of the PES refinery’s alkylation units,...
Oct 29, 2024 | Chemical Injuries, Chemical Injury, Manufacturing Injuries, Personal Injury, Uncategorized, Workplace Injuries, Workplace Safety
Numerous media sources are reporting on an investigation into DuPont’s chemical plant near New Orleans. An Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) investigation reveals hazardous benzene emissions at the facility. The reports are highlighting the potential dangers...
