Lawsuit Claims Breast Implants Caused Lymphoma

The FDA announced recently that it has over 410 reports of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), a form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Among those reports there were nine deaths. It was revealed that both textured and smooth implants could lead to this type of cancer, although textured implants were the cause more often. The…

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Fireworks Safety

Last year, former Governor Chris Christie legalized certain types of fireworks just days before the Fourth of July celebrations. Prior to the legislation, New Jersey, Delaware, and Massachusetts were the only three states with a blanket ban on all forms of fireworks. New Jersey law prohibited the sale or use of fireworks, except for town-approved…

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Over 30 Victims Injured in Englewood School Bus Crash

A school bus crash in Englewood, New Jersey caused over 30 victims personal injuries. The bus accident occurred around 4 pm, on Thursday afternoon, near Knickerbocker Road and West Hudson Avenue, when an SUV rear-ended a bus that was returning from a church-sponsored field trip. Twenty-five children and eight adults who occupied the bus sustained…

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Horizontal Directional Drilling Hazards

When workers install underground utility lines, they often use a technique known as “horizontal directional drilling,” or HDD.  A number of dangers are associated with HDD, including the risk of electrocution from hitting an underground electrical wire, and the risk of an explosion if a natural gas line is pierced. Tragically, in Kansas City, Missouri,…

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Warm Weather Slip and Fall Risks

With the return of the warm weather, people are gravitating outdoors to walk, run, visit the playground or park, garden, and generally relax.  Warm weather also entices people to become more active, whether it is spring cleaning the house or shopping for summer supplies.  Unfortunately, all the increased activity also increases the risk of injury…

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Escalator and Elevator Injuries

Escalators and elevators are common in offices, apartment buildings, malls and other public venues. These transportation devices usually run smoothly. But when they do not, serious injuries can occur. According to a 2013 report by the Center for Construction Research and Training (CCRT), in cooperation with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH),…

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