Attorney Michael B. Zerres of the New Jersey law firm Blume Forte obtained a $1,000,000 settlement on behalf of a five-year old girl who lives with developmental delays as the result of the obstetrician’s failure to perform a timely delivery after the girl’s shoulder became stuck during delivery (“shoulder dystocia”). Shoulder dystocia occurs when a
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CPSC Re-announces LG Electronics Dehumidifier Recall Due to Home Fires
After Hurricane Irene and consistent rainy weather on the East Coast, many consumers may be using dehumidifiers as they address any damage to their homes or belongings. East Coast residents should take special notice of this recall announcement regarding various makes of dehumidifiers. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and LG Electronics re-announced the recall
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NHTSA Recalls Over 300,000 Honda Pilot Vehicles for Seat Belt Defects
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in cooperation with the American Honda Motor Company, has announced the impending recall of approximately 310,773 Honda Pilot vehicles due to a defect in the lap portion of the seat belt on both the driver and front passenger side of the vehicle. The stitching that secures the end
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Yu Wei Company Recalls 8,000 Drop-Side Cribs Due to Entrapment, Suffocation Hazards
Yu Wei, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling approximately 8,000 drop-side cribs that were sold exclusively through JC Penney due to a defect that creates potential entrapment and suffocation hazards. There have been nine reported incidents where the drop side rails have detached or malfunctioned, one of which resulted
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Proper Newborn Screening Can Save Your Baby’s Life
All new parents hope for a strong and healthy baby. In order for parents to protect their child’s health, appropriate prenatal screening is essential for the diagnosis of any conditions or potential health problems. The same may be said of newborn screenings. As September was Newborn Screening Awareness Month; now is still a good time
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