Benzene is one of the 20 most widely used chemicals in the United States, and is classified as a Class A carcinogen by the EPA. It’s a colorless and sweet...
An endoscope is a small video camera that can enter a patient’s body to screen for diseases or treat existing conditions, and over 19 million people undergo an endoscopic procedure...
Asbestos exposure is very dangerous, claiming the lives of 10,000 Americans every year. If you were exposed to asbestos in the past or recently, take proper precautions to watch for...
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters are used in people recovering from accidents or surgery to catch blood clots before they reach the lungs. The small, cage-like device is inserted into...
While e-cigarettes have been marketed as a safe alternative to traditional cigarettes, injuries from vaporizing, or ‘vaping,’ devices are increasingly common due to overheating lithium-ion batteries. As e-cigarettes grew from...
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is a government agency that works to keep Americans safe on our roads. More than a year ago, the NHTSA first warned consumers...
Metal-on-metal hip replacements were intended to be more durable than ceramic or plastic replacements, but many people have found the opposite. Metal hip replacements have caused serious injuries in patients,...
Over the years, we’ve learned to be a little skeptical when new products hit the market, especially those that claim to be a safe alternative to another product known to be...
General Motors Co. (GM) is facing a large number of lawsuits in connection to millions of vehicles the company recalled after a problem with the ignition switch was discovered. Records...
Defective Car Parts When people buy a new car or truck, they expect the vehicle to function as intended. However, problems are often discovered down the road that can put...
