CPSC Warns Parents About Suffocation Risk from Nursing Pillows
A recent announcement from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warns parents and caregivers that nursing pillow and lounging pad products pose a suffocation risk to infants. The CPSC wants parents to know that these products are neither designed for, or are safe for, sleeping. The CPSC’s October press release noted that the organization has…
Read MoreGov. Murphy Signs Legislation to Improve Nursing Home Care
The long-term care and nursing home industry suffered tremendous losses during the coronavirus pandemic; however, two bills recently signed by Governor Phil Murphy aims to prevent these issues from happening again. Both laws involve the amount of contact residents have with staff, as well as with friends and family. On October 23, Murphy announced he…
Read MoreRing Recalls 350,000 Video Doorbells Due to Fire Hazard
If you own a Ring video doorbell, you may be affected by a recent product recall. On November 10, Ring and the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a voluntary product recall on Ring’s second-generation video doorbells, stating they can pose a fire hazard when installed incorrectly. In an announcement on its website,…
Read MoreBarry R. Eichen’s Recent Top Verdicts & Settlements
Barry Eichen, Shareholder with Eichen Crutchlow Zaslow, LLP, has been fighting for justice for clients in New Jersey for 34 years. An experienced litigator with more than 100 complex jury trials under his belt, Mr. Eichen has developed a national reputation for his work on behalf of plaintiffs and consumers who have suffered injuries and…
Read MoreHow Much Car Insurance Do NJ Drivers Really Need?
Determining the right amount of car insurance for you and your family requires some knowledge about the minimum insurance requirements in New Jersey, your options, and how that compares to your personal situation. In truth, the answer is usually “More than think you do.” The privilege of operating a motor vehicle in the state of…
Read MoreWhy Is the NJ Turnpike So Dangerous?
Drivers traveling through the state of New Jersey encounter many challenges and hazards. There are a lot of cars on our roads at any given time, and our massive highways and interstates are legendary. The New Jersey Turnpike is the second deadliest highway in NJ, surpassed only by the Garden State Parkway. Over the years,…
Read MoreNumerous AmazonBasics Products Plagued by Serious Safety Concerns
Amazon has been under the gun in the courts recently for a slew of defective and dangerous products sold by third-party sellers on its retail website platform. Courts have found the company responsible for hosting these products, which have malfunctioned and injured consumers, in its online marketplace. On the heels of this, a recent CNN…
Read MoreSeven Common Birth Injury Myths
Finding out your child has suffered harm before, during, or after delivery is devastating. For many parents, however, the news does not come until much later, when they discover the full extent of their child’s injuries. In cases like these, they may not immediately make the connection between their child’s disability or health condition and…
Read MoreDoes Race Affect Maternal Healthcare Outcomes?
The last few years have produced a number of studies and research papers on how race affects access to healthcare. Of particular concern is maternal health care, and the risks that inadequate care cause to Black women and their children. According to the National Partnership for Women & Families (NPWF), societal and health system factors…
Read MoreNJ Supreme Court Ruling Expands Responsibility For Social Hosts Who Serve Alcohol
“Does a young adult, over the age of eighteen but under the age of twenty-one — an adult under the lawful drinking age — have a duty not to facilitate the service of alcohol to a visibly intoxicated underage guest in his home if the guest is expected to operate a motor vehicle?” That is…
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