Amidst growing concern about toxic chemicals in firefighting foams, researchers have been studying blood samples in firefighters to identify the potential health risks associated with the profession and its use of potentially toxic products. So far, results show that firefighters have higher levels of these…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently acknowledged Kia Motors America’s notification of a safety recall that affects nearly 229,000 vehicles. At issue is the Anti-Lock Brake (ABS) module, which may cause an engine fire. Kia will notify owners of the recall beginning on…
Previous research has indicated that JUUL e-cigarettes, which are popular among teenagers, deliver substantially more nicotine than other types of e-cigarettes. According to a study published in Tobacco Regulatory Science in January 2020, subjects exposed to aerosol from JUUL had 5-8 times more nicotine in…
Honda recently issued a recall for nearly 250,000 Odyssey minivans due to a potential risk of fire. The company is aware of three incidents of fire resulting from an exposed wire causing an electric short, but no injuries have been reported so far. According to…
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that as of January 14, 2020, a total of 2,668 cases had been reported from across the country of individuals who have been hospitalized for e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury (EVALI), including 60…
A Florida man and his wife recently filed a new Zantac lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He claims that after taking Zantac (ranitidine) for several years, he suffered serious injuries and blames current and former Zantac manufacturers, including…
A recent report from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) indicates that people arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol are often arrested more than once, suggesting that sanctions, treatment, and education are not enough to change this dangerous behavior. The National Highway…
Congress just passed a Stimulus Package to inject around $2 trillion into the U.S. economy. As expected, the Stimulus contains a lot of complicated politics. In order to help you understand what it means for you, your family, and your business, my colleague Tim Seeger…
Congress just passed a Stimulus Package to inject around $2 trillion into the U.S. economy. President Trump is expected to sign it into effect later today. In order to help you understand what it means for you, your family, and your business, my colleague Daniel…
On March 23, 2020 Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into effect Executive Order No. 2020-21. This Order temporarily requires Michigan residents to suspend all activities that are NOT necessary to sustain or protect life. In essence, it is a stay-at-home order that only allows you to leave…