The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has announced the recall of 6,254 Yokohama Tire Corporation tires as the result of a design defect. These size P215/60R15 AVID H4S 93H tires, which were manufactured between December 2, 2007 and September 19, 2009, fail to adhere to the tire identification requirement of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
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Near Amputations Prompt CPSC Recall of Child Carrier Bicycle Seats
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Todson Inc. of North Attleboro, Massachusetts is recalling approximately 40,000 Topeak Babyseat™ II bicycle carrier seats. The hazards include potential fingertip laceration and amputation. Todson Inc., has received reports of two near-amputation incidents which resulted in a crushed finger and stitches due to the defective bicycle
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CINJ Pancreatic Tumor Vaccine Awarded High-Rated Distinction
According to the American Cancer Society, Pancreatic Cancer is the fourth-leading cause of cancer death in the nation and is expected to take 37,400 lives this year. However, there has been some progress in the treatment of pancreatic cancer at The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), according to a news article on NJ.com. Researchers at
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Cancer Concern Center Encourages Public Support to Raise Funds in NJ Marathon
According to the Point Pleasant Patch, the Cancer Concern Center in Point Pleasant Beach is requesting help from the public by way of donations, volunteers, runners, and business sponsorships in order to raise $50,000 for the Center. The hub of the fundraising event is the New Jersey Marathon at the Shore on May 6. As of
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Attorney David Fried Obtains $475,000 Settlement in New Jersey Birth Injury Case
David M. Fried, a partner with the New Jersey personal injury law firm Blume Forte, obtained a $475,000 settlement on behalf of a young girl who suffers from Erb’s Palsy as the result of medical negligence on the part of the obstetrician during birth. At the time this lawsuit was brought, the obstetrician was no
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