According to a new study published in December 2022, the incidence of Parkinson’s disease (PD), or the number of new cases diagnosed per year, is 50 percent higher than previously indicated. Why the increase? The study authors suggest some possible explanations, including the aging population,…
An Indiana man recently filed a new Instant Pot lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana. He claims that while using the Instant Pot Duo Nova Pressure Cooker, he was seriously injured. He seeks compensatory and punitive damages. Plaintiff Claims…
On August 11, 2022, the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022 was signed into law. This act allows military veterans, their families, and citizens to file civil lawsuits against the U.S. Government for harm caused by at least 30 days of exposure to water (including…
An estimated one million adults in the U.S. are injured due to slips and falls every year, with the injury rate rising significantly during the winter months. Though an accident can happen anytime, sometimes they occur because of someone else’s negligence. If that’s the case,…
The Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CJLA), which was signed into law in August 2022, has given military veterans, their family members, and citizens who worked on the Camp Lejeune base in North Carolina a two-year window to file personal injury claims. Those who were present…
Three plaintiffs filed new pressure cooker lawsuits in recent weeks, all of them claiming that the cookers unexpectedly exploded, causing serious injuries. Arkansas Man Claims Instant Pot Caused Serious Injuries The first case involves a man from Arkansas. He filed his complaint in the U.S.…
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recently announced the recall of about 53,000 Jetson Rogue self-balancing scooters/hoverboards. The lithium-ion battery packs in these products may overheat, posing a fire hazard. The company is aware of at least two deaths related to this type of…
Distracted driving is responsible for an estimated 34% of all motor vehicle accidents every year. A problem that is attributed in no small part to rapid progress in modern technologies, such as the smartphone. The dangers created by texting while driving and other types of…
A devastating motorcycle accident claimed a rider’s life on Sunday morning in Bakersfield. Bakersfield police officers responded to the scene at the intersection of State Road and Airport Drive. That’s near the Highway 99 overpass. KGET-TV reported the accident occurred around 11:15 a.m. on May…
With spring in full swing and the warmer weather upon us, Ohio residents are heading outdoors to enjoy some of their favorite hobbies and activities, boating being one of the most popular. The Ohio boating industry is booming, and the state has countless rivers, lakes,…
