When you think of a dangerous job, you might picture a construction worker or a tractor trailer driver. Although it is true that these and other occupations can be hazardous to one’s health, it might be surprising to find out that haunted house workers also get injured on the job. It may also be surprising[…] Read More
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Johnson & Johnson Files Bankruptcy for Subsidiary Handling Talc Liabilities
In a strategy being referred to as the “Texas Two-Step,” Johnson & Johnson is asking a federal judge to temporarily halt all lawsuits related to its talc baby powder so it can negotiate a settlement under bankruptcy rules. The personal product’s manufacturer is financially healthy, but it formed a subsidiary in Texas, LTL Management LLC,[…] Read More
McCann & Wall, LLC is Now McCann Dillon Jaffe & Lamb, LLC
McCann Dillon Jaffe & Lamb, LLC, formerly McCann & Wall, LLC, announces a brand-new website at mccanninjurylaw.com. Clients can continue to expect the same levels of dedication and competence. Our firm is proud of its team of attorneys, who have been bestowed various prestigious honors and awards. Founding partner Robert E. McCann focuses on personal[…] Read More
What Should I Do after My First Car Accident?
No one expects to be involved in a car accident or an accident involving a truck. However, if you ride the roads and highways of the Philadelphia area long enough, eventually you may be involved in a car accident. No matter how defensive a driver you are and how careful you may be, there are[…] Read More
Amazon to Pay Consumers Injured by Defective Products
Amazon will now directly pay customers for specific defective product claims. This is a significant change for the world’s largest online retailer. Previously, Amazon directed consumers back to the third-party seller when a defective product caused personal injury or property damage. As of September 1, Amazon will pay customers directly for claims under $1,000, which[…] Read More
Baby Food Recall for Arsenic
Parents’ Choice Baby Food Recalled for High Arsenic Levels Federal health officials are asking parents and caregivers to throw away Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal, a popular product sold at WalMart, due to high levels of inorganic arsenic found in routine testing. Specifically, the product being recalled is 8 oz. Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal[…] Read More
What Information Should be Included in Workplace Safety Training Programs?
Every year, close to 1.4 million workers suffer a serious job-related injury or illness. Employers would do well to offer more workplace training and prevention programs to keep employees safe. Workplace accidents can be devastating for employees and their families, often resulting in medical bills and lost wages. Occupational health and safety programs can help[…] Read More
How can I Tell Who is at Fault for a Car Accident?
It seems like every time you hit the road, you see a car accident. Whether a minor fender-bender or a severe pileup, it is not uncommon to see accidents on the road. If you are involved in one of those accidents, you may have questions first about your health and, second, about how you will[…] Read More
Reasons Why Road Rage Is On The Rise
It is nearly impossible to realize the full scope of all the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, and now another one may be coming to light: road rage. As more people have returned to the nation’s roads, there have been more road rage incidents being reported in different parts of the United States. Police have[…] Read More
What Should I Do if I am in an Accident with a Rental Car?
If you are going to rent a car when you are on vacation or away on business, you will be focused on the trip itself. It is a temporary situation, and the potential for a car accident is probably the furthest thing from your mind when you are making plans. This can lull you into[…] Read More