Nail guns are powerful and widely used because of the increased productivity they provide for nailing tasks, especially on residential construction jobs. Unfortunately, nail guns, especially ones with a multi-shot contact trigger, are also very dangerous. According to Nail Gun Safety: A Guide for Construction Contractors, a report by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and
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The Reality of Leukemia and Lymphoma Brought into Focus
Since September was Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month, it is still an appropriate opportunity to learn more about these cancers. Both leukemia and lymphoma are blood cancers. Leukemia affects the blood and bone marrow, while lymphoma affects the lymphatic system (which aids the immune system, removes excess fluid, waste, debris, dead blood cells and toxins
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$1 Million Settlement Obtained in Shoulder Dystocia and Birth Asphyxia Medical Malpractice Case
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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September Was Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Children’s cancer does not discriminate against gender, ethnicity, or socio-economic levels. According to Cure Search for Children’s Cancer, 36 children are diagnosed with cancer every day and over 40,000 are treated for cancer every year. Although overall (considering all types of cancer) the children’s cancer survival rate has dramatically increased from 10% to 78% in the
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